Fujitsu Client Computing WB0022 Users Manual
FCC ID: EJE-WB0022 (IC: 337J-WB0022) Report No. M050754_Cert_ WM3B2915ABG _DTS_BT
APPENDIX H
USER MANUAL (PART 2)
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You cannot access your
hard drive.
(continued)
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the notebook.
Troubleshooting
Verify drive designator used by application is in
use by the operating system. When the operating
system is booted from a CD, drive designations
are automatically adjusted.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
You have installed an
external keyboard or
mouse, and it does not
seem to work.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Memory Problems
Your Power On screen, or
Main menu of the BIOS
setup utility information,
does not show the correct
amount of installed
memory.
Modem Problems
Security is set so your oper-
Verify your password and security settings.
ating system cannot be started
without a password.
The notebook has gone into
Push the Suspend/Resume button.
Standby mode.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart
your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off,
wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.
Your external device is not
Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 48.
properly installed.
Your operating system software is not setup with the
Check your device and operating system docu-
mentation and activate the proper driver.
correct software driver for that
device.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
correct software driver for that
device.
Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. If that fails, turn off
power, wait at least 10 seconds, then re-apply power.
Your memory upgrade module
is not properly installed.
Turn off your notebook. Remove and re-install your
memory upgrade module. See “Memory Upgrade
Module” on page 44.
You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. If
you are unclear on the message, contact your
support representative. See “Power On Self Test
Messages” on page 61.
Messages about modem
operation.
Messages about modem
operation are generated by
whichever modem application
is in use.
The modem driver has not
been properly initialized.
See your application software documentation for
additional information.
Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System. Select the
Hardware tab and click the [Device Manager]
button. Click on Modems and verify that your
modem is listed.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Five
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device but your LifeBook
notebook does not recognize the device, or the
device does not seem to
work properly.
PC/CF Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC or
CF Card slot does not work
or is locking up the system.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
The device is not properly
installed.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have
the correct driver active.
You may have the wrong
I/O address selected for
your device.
The card is not properly
installed.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Your software may not have
the correct software driver
active.
The installed battery is
completely discharged or there
is no power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports”
on page 48.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
See your device documentation and software documentation to determine the required I/O address.
Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility. See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards” on
page 41.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicator Panel” on page 13. Install a charged
battery or a power adapter.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence
and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 13. If a battery is indicating a short,
remove that battery and operate from another
power source or replace that battery.
The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicator Panel” on page 13. Use a power adapter
until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.
The AC or auto/airline adapter
is not plugged in properly.
Power adapter (AC or auto/
airline) has no power from the
AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or
the car’s cigarette lighter.
The Power adapter (AC or
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See
“Power Sources” on page 27.
Move AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line
switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If
you are using an adapter in a car, make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position.
Try a different Power adapter.
auto/airline) is faulty.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
Troubleshooting
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications
and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup
utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs.
Your notebook will not
work on battery alone.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
You are operating on battery
power and have ignored a low
Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend/
Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 27.
battery alarm until the battery
is at the dead battery state and
your machine has gone into
Dead Battery Suspend mode.
You have a battery failure. Verify the condition of the battery using the Status
Indicator panel, and replace or remove any shorted
battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 13.
Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
The installed battery is dead. Replace the battery with a charged one or install
a power adapter.
No battery is installed. Install a charged battery.
The battery is improperly
installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected
by re-installing them.
Your installed battery is faulty. Verify the condition of the battery using the
Status Indicator panel and replace or remove
any battery that is shorted. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 13.
You are running an application
that uses a great deal of power
Use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible.
due to frequent hard drive
access or CD-ROM access, use
of a modem or a LAN PC card.
The battery is very old. Replace the battery.
The power savings features
may be disabled.
Check the power management and/or setup utility
settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust
according to your operating needs.
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
The battery has been exposed
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher
the brightness the more power your display uses.
Replace the battery.
to high temperatures.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Restore the notebook to normal operating tempera-
ture. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Five
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
The system powers up, and
displays power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the LifeBook notebook boot sequence.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Video Problems
The Suspend/Resume button
is disabled from the Advanced
submenu of the Power menu
of the setup utility.
You did not hold the button
in long enough.
There may be a conflict with
the application software.
The boot sequence settings of
the setup utility are not
compatible with your
configuration.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
The system may be passwordprotected.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when you exited the
BIOS setup utility, returning it
to previous settings.
The BIOS CMOS back-up
battery has failed.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few
seconds if your application is preventing the CPU
from checking for button pushes.
Close all applications and try the button again.
Set the operating source by pressing the [F2] key
while the Fujitsu logo is on screen and enter the
setup utility and adjust the source settings from the
Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the
setup utility and verify the Security settings and
modify them as accordingly. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 29.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to
determine the meaning of the problem. Not all
messages are errors; some are simply status indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 61.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when
exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal
life of 3 to 5 years.
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your notebook.
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The optional Port Replicator is
attached, an external monitor
is plugged in, and the notebook is set for an external
monitor only.
The angle of the display and
the brightness settings are not
adequate for your lighting
conditions.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
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
only, external monitor only, both built-in display
and external monitor.
Move the display and the brightness control until
you have adequate visibility.
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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your notebook.
(continued)
The notebook turned on
with a series of beeps and
your display is blank.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
The power management
timeouts may be set for very
short intervals and you failed
to notice the display come on
and go off again.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a failure that does not
allow the display to operate.
The system may be passwordprotected.
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The notebook has gone into
Video Timeout, Standby
Mode, or Hibernate Mode
because you have not used it
for a period of time.
Troubleshooting
Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standy mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Contact your support representative.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications and
go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to
adjust the timeout values to better suit your opera-
tion needs. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
The power management timeouts may be set for very short
intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on
and go off again.
The display does not close. A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the
display and the keyboard.
The display has bright or
dark spots.
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal
for a large LCD display.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You are running an application
that does not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution
display and display compression is enabled.
The Display is dark when
on battery power.
The BatteryAid default is set
on low brightness to
conserve power.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
This is normal; do nothing.
Display is faulty; contact your support representa-
tive.
Display compression gives a clearer but smaller
display for applications that do not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You can fill the
screen but have less resolution by changing your
display compression setting, (See the Video Features
submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the
BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29.
Press [Fn] + [F7] to increase brightness or double-
click on BatteryAid battery gauge and adjust Power
Control under battery settings.
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LifeBook B Series – Section Five
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions
You have connected an
external monitor and it
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
does not display any
information.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Your operating system soft-
ware is not setup with the
correct software driver for
that device.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Your external monitor is
not compatible with your
notebook.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and
enable your external monitor. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the Advanced
Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 29.
Reinstall your device. See “External Monitor Port” on
page 49.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section. See “Specifications” on
page 73.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the operation of
an application.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all messages are
errors some may simply be status.
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Troubleshooting
POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status
messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating
system can generate and an explanation of each message.
Error messages are marked with an *. If an error
message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down
and check your operating system documentation both
on screen and in the manual. If you can find no
reference to the message and its meaning is not clear,
contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can
only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error
Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self
Test diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined
with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility, See
“BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29. and that the diskette
drive is installed correctly. If the disk drive is properly
defined and installed, avoid using it and contact your
support representative.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module,
verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check your Windows
Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory
until you can contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in
System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the
memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed
bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data
if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where x = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified
in your setup utility does not agree with the type
detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility
to check for the hard drive type settings and correct
them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message
appears when you restart the system, there may be a
serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you
continue. Contact your support representative.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to
correct the inconsistency.
*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP
Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.
This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in
your setup utility does not agree with the type detected
by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to
correct the inconsistency.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that
you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact
your support representative for more information.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to
replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact
your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your
keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to
use an external keyboard until then. Contact your
support representative.
*Keyboard error nn
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code
for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard
but may be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run SETUP
Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This
error probably means your BIOS is corrupted, run the
setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions.
If you still get this error, contact your support representative.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or
drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed
disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the
boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed
your installation greatly, the operating system should be
on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard
drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be
re-installed from your back up media.
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*Parity Check 1 nnnn
Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays "????". This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to
locate the address and display it on the screen. If it
cannot locate the address, it displays "????". This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press
the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2]
key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Previous boot incomplete –
Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and
offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by
incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next
boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does
not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence,
you should turn off the power and contact your support
representative.
*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.
Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at
which the error was detected. You are risking data
corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead.
This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted
battery which requires a support representative to
change. You can continue operating but you will have to
use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup
utility every time you turn off your notebook. This
battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified
incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and
reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block
at which the error was detected. This means that there is
a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to
operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your
support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in
kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the
computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper
Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the
BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual
memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
MODEM RESULT CODES
The operating system and application software that is
factory installed detects the modem characteristics and
provides the necessary command strings to operate the
modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by
generic AT commands from the operating system and
application software. The standard long form result
codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to
keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The
operating system and application software may suppress
display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
■
OK
■
NO CARRIER
■
NO DIALTONE
■
CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete
at 53,000 bps.)
■
ERROR
■
FAX
■
RING (This means an incoming call.)
■
BUSY
■
NO ANSWER
When using the internal modem with applications that
are not factory installed refer to the application
documentation.
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Troubleshooting
Restoring Your
Pre-installed Software
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD
contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in
specific directories) that are unique to your computer
configuration for use as documented below.
In order to install applications and/or
drivers from the DAR DVD, you will need to
connect an external DVD drive to your
system.
If you have access to the internet, visit the
Fujitsu Support web site at http://
www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support to
check for the most current information,
drivers and hints on how to perform
recovery and system updates.
Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications
The Drivers and Applications CD can be used to
selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may
have been un-installed or corrupted.
There may be certain free third-party
applications pre-installed on your system
that are not on the DAR CD. The latest
versions of the applications can be
downloaded from the third-party’s website.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after
Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is
displayed after the CD is inserted.
2. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].
3. A window will appear containing a list of applications, drivers, and utilities that you can install from
the Drivers and Applications CD
The components listed are color-coded in
terms of their install status. Blue indicates
that the component can be installed. Green
indicates that the component needs to be
installed separately. Grey indicates a
component that is already installed; grey
items can be reinstalled, but prior to
installation you will receive a reminder that
the component is already installed.
4. In the list, check off all the components you want to
install. If you want to install all components, click
[Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the
blue-coded components; you must select grey and
green components separately.
.
5. Once you have selected the components you wish to
install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the
components will be installed.
6. After the components are installed, click [OK], then
click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the
system.
RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE
The Restore Disc that came with your system contains
two utilities:
■
The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original
contents of the C: drive.
■
The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used
to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from
being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete
utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want
to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.
• The use of this disc requires that you
have a device capable of reading DVDs
attached to your system. If you do not
have a built-in DVD player, you will need
to attach an external player. For more
information on available external devices,
visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/
computers.
• This disc can only be used with the
system with which it was purchased.
BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that your
system is set up to boot from the DVD drive. To verify/
change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up
from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive),
perform the following steps:
1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the
Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu.
Press [Enter].
4. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not
at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the
list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it
to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot
from the devices in the order in which they are
listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will
indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive
is connected.
5. If you have an external DVD drive connected,
proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to
step 7.
6. If you have an external DVD drive connected:
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• Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.
• Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and
press the Enter key to open it.
• If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space
bar to enable it.
• Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press
the space bar to enable it.
7. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS
Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
After you have changed the boot priority, you can restore
a backup image when you are booting up.
Procedure
1. Turn on the power to your system.
2. Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs
either installed in your system or attached externally to it.
3. Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.
4. Reboot your system.
5. After the system reboots, follow the instructions
that appear to either restore your system image or
erase all data from your hard disk.
AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING
DRIVER UPDATES
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu
Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose
to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to
check for new updates for your system.
The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the
bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the
icons to find the correct one). If the FDU icon does not
appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to
[Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver
Update; this will create the icon automatically.
To invoke the FDU menu, you can either right-click on
the FDU icon or hold the pen on the icon for a couple of
seconds until the menu appears. The menu contains the
following items:
■
Check for updates now
Allows for manual driver update search. The first
time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user
agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU automatically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for
updates and downloads them. While downloading,
the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it
cannot be used while the download is in process.
When the update is complete, a message appears
informing you of the fact.
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Enable Automatic Update Notifications
Automatically searches for new updates on a regular
basis (approximately every 3 days).
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Show update history
Brings up a screen that displays a history of updates
that have been made via the FDU.
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About Fujitsu Driver Update
Displays the FDU version number and copyright
information
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Fujitsu Driver Update Readme
Displays the FDU readme.
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Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will
increase its life and reliability. This section provides
some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
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.
■
To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all
vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This
may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the
environment in which the system is used.
■
Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air
vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or
on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion.
■
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 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 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 notebook in a briefcase, or
any other carrying case, make sure that there are no
objects in the case pressing on the lid.
■
Do not drop your 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 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.
Storing your LifeBook notebook
■
If storing your notebook for a month or longer, turn
the notebook off, fully charge the battery, then remove
and store all Lithium ion batteries.
■
Store your notebook and batteries separately. If you
store your notebook with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In
addition, a faulty battery might damage the notebook.
■
Store your notebook in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between -25ºC (13ºF)
and 60ºC (140ºF).
Traveling with your LifeBook notebook
■
Do not transport your notebook while it is turned on.
■
Do not check your notebook as baggage. Carry it with
you.
■
When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive 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 handinspected 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 traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
Outlet Type Location
United States, Canada, Mexico, 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
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
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LifeBook B Series – Section Six
KEYBOARD
Caring for your Keyboard
The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive
instrument. It is made up of many switches that are
activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a
major component of the heat dissipation system in a
notebook. Due to heat and size considerations the
keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close
together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids
have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
When attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray-on
cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner, the liquid can drip
unseen onto the circuitry. If liquid seeps between the
layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or other
damage to the circuits. This can result in keys which no
longer operate, or which display the wrong characters.
There is no repair for this problem other than replacement. The solution is to become aware of the issue and
take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.
Cleaning should be done with a rag lightly dampened
with cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent
liquid from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly
on the keys should be avoided. The spray should first be
applied to the cloth, then the cloth wiped over the keys.
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
■
Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
■
Set the power management for maximum battery life.
■
Put your notebook in Standby mode when it is turned
on and you are not actually using it.
■
Limit your CD-ROM access.
■
Disable the Windows CD auto insert 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 floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC)
and 125ºF (52ºC).
■
Do not touch the exposed part of the disk
behind the metal shutter.
Caring for your optional 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 benzene,
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
50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC).
■
Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating 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.
CDs
Caring for your CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if
given reasonable care.
■
Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use.
■
Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching
the surface.
■
Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
■
Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■
Do not spill liquids on CDs.
■
Do not scratch CDs.
■
Do not put a label on CDs.
■
Do not get dust on CDs.
■
Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■
If a CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free
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cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use
a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs.
■
If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a
clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge
and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your CD-ROM Drive
Your 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.
■
Use of a commercially-available lens cleaner kit is
recommended to maintain the drive lens.
■
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 CD-ROM drive.
Care and Maintenance
PC/CF CARDS
Caring for the Card Slots
PC and Compact Flash Cards are durable, but you must
treat them with care. The documentation supplied with
your cards provides specific information for caring for
the cards.
When you don’t have a CF Card installed in your system,
you should be sure to install the CF Card slot insert that
came with your system. These will help to keep dust and
dirt out of your system.
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Specifications
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