Fujitsu Siemens C Series User Manual

LIFEBOOK

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C Series

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LIFEBOOK C Series

May 2001 edition

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Contents

Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 1

Notational conventions ..............................................................................................................1

Important notes .................................................................................................................................2

The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information.......................................................2

Safety........................................................................................................................................2

Preparation for use and operation......................................................................................................2

Unpacking and checking the delivery.........................................................................................3

Selecting a location ...................................................................................................................3

Connecting the power adapter...................................................................................................4

Switching on the notebook for the first time ...............................................................................6

Switching off the notebook (Windows NT 4.0) ...........................................................................7

Touchpad and touchpad buttons................................................................................................7

Battery.......................................................................................................................................8

System settings.................................................................................................................................8

BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................................................8

"Drivers & Utilities" CD...............................................................................................................8

"Recovery CD"...........................................................................................................................8

Troubleshooting and tips ...................................................................................................................9

The notebook does not start after switch on ..............................................................................9

No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes ......................................................10

The notebook switches off.......................................................................................................10

The battery indicator appears..................................................................................................11

The battery discharges too quickly ..........................................................................................11

The Suspend/Resume button does not respond properly........................................................11

No sound or only minimum volume..........................................................................................12

The CD/DVD does not function................................................................................................12

Contact with Hotline/Help Desk ...............................................................................................12

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Introduction

Your LIFEBOOK C Serie is a versatile and ergonomic notebook. Innovative technology and ergonomic
design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliable travel companion. The operating
system is pre-installed on the hard disk to facilitate the procedure when you use the notebook for
the first time.

This operating manual "Getting Started" tells you how to put your notebook into operation. If a
technical problem should arise, helpful information can be found in the chapter "Troubleshooting and

tips".

Notational conventions

The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:

Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing

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physical damage. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of
data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the notebook, or endanger your life.

Indicates important information which is required to use the system
properly.

Ê Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed

This font represents text output on the screen.

This font indicates programme names, commands, or menu items.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, data carriers, and terms that are being

in the order shown.

emphasised.

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Important notes

This chapter contains references to other sources of information. It is essential that you observe the
safety information for your notebook.

The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information

Detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook are contained in the "EasyGuide"
manual. This manual is only available as a PDF file.
The program Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to be able to open the "EasyGuide" manual. If
the installation file can be found in the menu Start - AddOn Software, install the program by double­clicking on the installation file. If you cannot find the installation file, the program Adobe Acrobat
Reader has already been preinstalled.
The "EasyGuide" manual can be opened from the menu Start - AddOn Software or by double-clicking
on the symbol in the C:\Progs\EasyGuide folder.
If you connect a printer to your notebook, you can print out the "EasyGuide" manual.
Further information about your notebook can also be found:

• on the CD "Drivers & Utilities"

• in the manual "Safety and Warranty"

• in the information files (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP)

• in your operating system documentation

• on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/notebooks/lifebook/

Safety

It is essential that you observe the following safety information as well as safety
information provided in the manual "Safety and Warranty".

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• During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental

conditions in the chapter entitled "Preparation for use and operation" as well as the instructions
in the chapter "Technical data" in the "EasyGuide" manual.

• When cleaning the notebook, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide" manual.

• Keep this operating manual together with your device.

If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include this manual.

Preparation for use and operation

Please observe the safety information in the previous chapter.

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You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the
notebook. The operating system and required drivers are preinstalled.

The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. If you use the
notebook in a normal office situation, you can run it from the mains using the power adapter.

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Unpacking and checking the delivery

Ê Unpack all the individual parts.
Ê Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
Ê Before switching on the notebook, check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the

delivery note.

Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your
local sales outlet immediately.

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Do not discard the original packing material of the devices. Keep the original packing
material in case you need to ship the equipment again.

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Selecting a location

Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when
looking for a location:

• Do not place it on a soft surface (e.g. a carpet or soft furnishings). The space between the

notebook's feet must be clear.
Place the notebook on a stable, flat, nonslippery surface. In view of the multitude of different
finishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the
surface they stand on.

• Never place the power adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.

• The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart.

• Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and it's power adapter to ensure adequate

ventilation.

• Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.

• Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.

Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.

• For wireless data transfer, you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the

partner device (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one metre apart.

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Connecting the power adapter

Please take note of the information in the section "Selecting a location".

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The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you
purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the
country in which you intend to use it.

The power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook
is connected to the power adapter.

Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment.
Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices.
Do not use a power adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook.

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Ê Slide the release button (1) to the right and open the LCD panel (2).

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Ê Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the notebook (1).
Ê Connect the power cable to the power adapter (2).
Ê Plug the power cable into the mains supply (3).

The power indicator
charging.

of the notebook appears in the display field (a). The notebook battery is

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Switching on the notebook for the first time

When you switch on your notebook for the first time, the supplied software is installed and
configured. You should plan some time for this, as this process may not be interrupted.

To simplify the initial operation of your notebook, one or two operating systems are preinstalled on
the hard disk (dual installation). If two operating systems are preinstalled, you can select during
initial operation which of the two operating systems you want to install.

The selection of the operating system cannot then be reversed.

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Ê Press the Suspend/Resume button to switch on the notebook (1).

Power-on indicator

After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically carried out. Neve
switch the notebook off during the self-test.

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Leave the external power adapter connected to your notebook during the initial installation.
Once the installation has been started, the notebook must not be switched off!

During installation, the notebook may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so!

Ê During installation, follow the instructions on screen.

Consult the operating system manual if there is anything unclear about the requested input data.

You will find further information about the system, drivers, utilities, updates, manuals etc.
on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD supplied.

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of the notebook in the display field (a).

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Switching off the notebook (Windows NT 4.0)

Ê Press the Suspend/Resume button and release it again.
Ê Immediately press the Suspend/Resume button again once, and hold it down for approximately

four seconds until you hear an acoustic signal.

Touchpad and touchpad buttons

The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. The touchpad buttons allow
the selection and execution of commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional
mouse.

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a = Touchpad b = Touchpad buttons

Moving the pointer

Ê Move your finger over the touchpad.

Selecting

Ê Tap the touchpad once or press the left button once.

Executing a command

Ê Tap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice.

Dragging an object

Ê Move the pointer to the item you wish to select.
Ê Select the desired object, and leave your finger on the touchpad.
Ê Drag the object to the desired position.
Ê Lift your finger from the touchpad.

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Battery

The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. The battery
indicator displays the current state of the battery.

Information on how to install and remove the battery, how to maintain and service it, and how to
optimise the battery operating time can be found in the "EasyGuide" manual.

The battery in the notebook is not fully charged at the time of delivery. You must first
charge the battery with the power adapter connected to the mains supply (see

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System settings

In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. The
"Drivers & Utilities" CD contains useful software and all drivers required for the optimum
configuration of your notebook. With the "Recovery-CD" you can restore the operating system on
your notebook.

BIOS Setup

With the BIOS Setup you can change a number of parameters and therefore the configuration of your
notebook. For example, you can use the BIOS Setup to set the date and time. In addition, the
BIOS Setup is also used to as s i gn passwords and monitor energy-saving functions. The "EasyGuide"
manual describes how to run and end the BIOS Setup.

"Drivers & Utilities" CD

The "Drivers & Utilities" CD contains useful software and all drivers required for the optimum
configuration of your notebook. Additional information for your notebook and Readme files for the
software provided are also included.
Should you have to carry out a new installation of your operating system, then the original drivers
and software for your notebook can be restored onto the hard disk with the "Drivers & Utilities" CD.
You will always find the drivers available when the device was shipped on the "Drivers & Utilities"
CD.
Driver updates are available at http://www.fsc-pc.de/support/softwareassist.asp .

"Recovery CD"

With the "Recovery-CD" you can restore the operating system on your notebook. Additional
information is contained in the "EasyGuide" manual.

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Troubleshooting and tips

This chapter describes problems that may occur when working with your notebook. Information on
BIOS error messages are contained in the "EasyGuide" manual. If you fail to correct the problem,
proceed as described in the section Contact with Hotline/Help Desk.

The notebook does not start after switch on

If the notebook does not start after switch on, this may be due to one of the following:

The battery is not installed correctly.

Ê Switch off the notebook.
Ê Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment.
Ê Switch the notebook on.

The battery is dead

Ê Charge the battery.

or

Ê Install a charged battery.

or

Ê Connect the power adapter to the notebook.

The power adapter is not connected correctly.

Ê Switch off the notebook.
Ê Check whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook.
Ê Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains

outlet. The indicator on the power adapter should illuminate.

Ê Switch the notebook on.

The notebook is prevented from booting by a disk in the floppy disk drive.

Ê Check whether this floppy disk is a system disk. Remove the floppy disk.

Operating system files may be damaged or missing.

Ê Boot the notebook with a system floppy disk, via the floppy disk drive.

The safety function indicator lights up.

Ê Enter your password.

If you have forgotten your password, please contact our Hotline/Help Desk. No guarantee
claim can be made for this service.

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No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes

If no display appears on the screen and the power-on indicator flashes, this may have the
following causes:

The screen power-management feature may be active.

Ê Press any key to activate the display.

The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode.

Ê Press the Suspend/Resume button to end the Standby or Suspend mode.

The display angle or brightness may not be properly adjusted.

Ê Change the display angle and set the brightness by pressing the key [Fn] together with the key

[F6] (darker) or [F7] (brighter) until the picture appears correct.

The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external screen.

Ê Press the key combination [Fn] + [F10] to switch over the display to the LCD screen or to

specify the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and the external screen.

The notebook switches off

You have defined a time limit in the "Power" menu in BIOS Setup that is insufficient for your
needs.

To run the BIOS Setup you must reboot your notebook.

Ê Press the Suspend/Resume button to reboot the notebook.
Ê When the text <ESC> Diagnostic screen <F12> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup

appears, press the [F2] key immediately.

Ê Correct the time limit in the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.

If you are operating the notebook with a battery, you may have overlooked the reference to
the low battery level and the notebook has switched over to Standby mode.

Ê Connect the power adapter.
Ê Press the Suspend/Resume button.

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The battery indicator appears

The battery is dead

If the battery display

appears, the battery is not charged.

Ê Charge the battery.

If this does not succeed, you must change the battery for a new one. When you dispose of used
batteries, please observe the safety instructions in the "EasyGuide" manual

The battery discharges too quickly

The battery is either too hot or too cold. In this case the battery indicator flashes.

Ê Bring the notebook up / down to a normal temperature again.

If the operating time of the battery mode is extremely short, the battery is probably old and should
be replaced.

You may have an application running that consumes a great deal of power due to frequent
accessing of the hard disk or CD-ROM drive.

Ê Use the power adapter as frequently as possible.

The maximum brightness may have been set for the screen.

Ê Set the screen somewhat darker with the key [Fn] and the key [F6] to reduce the power

consumption.

The power-management features have been deactivated.

Ê Check the settings in the BIOS Setup (in the Power menu), and adjust the parameters.

The Suspend/Resume button does not respond properly

The system may be processing.

Ê Wait until the system has completed processing.

You have not pressed the Suspend/Resume button long enough to switch off the notebook.

Ê Press the Suspend/Resume button until you hear an acoustic signal.

The Standby function has been deactivated in the BIOS Setup.

Ê Restart the notebook (ON/OFF switch or warm start) to call the BIOS Setup.
Ê When the text <ESC> Diagnostic screen <F12> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup

appears, press the [F2] key immediately.

Ê Activate the Standby function in the Power menu.

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No sound or only minimum volume

Check that the hardware volume control is correctly set.

Ê Double-click on the volume indicator in the task bar and adjust the volume. Make sure that the

loudspeaker is not switched off here.

Ê Make sure that the sound driver is correctly installed under Control Panel - System - Device

Manager.

Ê Check with the key combination [Fn] + [F3] whether the loudspeakers are switched off.
Ê Use the key combination [Fn] + [F8] or [Fn] + [F9] to check the volume.

The CD/DVD does not function

Check whether the CD/DVD has been properly inserted into the drive.

Ê Check whether the CD/DVD is scratched, warped, soiled or moist.
Ê Make sure that you use a CD/DVD that complies with the standards.
Ê Check with the key combination [Fn] + [F3] whether the loudspeakers are switched off.
Ê Use the key combination [Fn] + [F8] or [Fn] + [F9] to check the volume.

Contact with Hotline/Help Desk

If you are unable to solve a certain problem, please contact the Hotline/Help Desk. Additional details
can be found in the guarantee booklet. Please have the following information ready when you call:

• The model name and serial number of the notebook. The serial number is located on a sticker

on the underside of the notebook.

• Notes of any messages that appear on the screen and information on acoustic signals.

• Any changes you have made to the hardware, software or the BIOS settings after receiving the

notebook.

• Your system configuration and all peripheral devices connected to your system.

• Your sales contract.

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