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Fujitsu LIFEBOOK S4545 User's Manual

1. Home key Press this key to move the cursor directly to the head of the row or the head of the document End key Press this key to move the cursor directly to the end of the row or the end of the document Page Up key Press this key to switch to the previous screen Page Down key Press this key to switch to the next screen Back Space key Press this key to delete the character to the left of the cursor position 20 Sys Rq system request key When this key is supported by the application software this key is used for such functions as resetting the keyboard Press this key together with the Alt key Windows key Press this key to display the Start menu I J Application key Press this key to display the shortcut menu for the selected item This key has the same role as the mouse right click 21 z O W no 4 Switching on the Power Here is the explanation of the normal method to put on the power of this PC unit IMPORTANT NOTE Once switching the PC power on do not carry the PC or cause it to be shocked or vibrated in any way It can cause a damage Do not switch the PC power on while no unit is installed in the mobile multi bay It can cause a damage e If your PC is connected with a FDD unit and a floppy disk is set in it eject it before switching the PC power on 1 Connect the AC adapter 2 Open the LCD display Connect the power cable to the AC adapter Press
2. Lights when the caps lock function is activated To switch the caps lock function on and off press the Caps Lock key while holding the Shift key Scroll Lock Indicator amp Lights when the screen is set not to be scrolled scroll lock To switch the scroll lock function on and off press the Scr Lk key while holding the Fn key The function of the PC depends on the application when this indicator appears Critical Points While the hard disk access indicator or the floppy disk access indicator lights setting the MAIN switch off or pressing the SUS RES switch may damage the data on the hard disk or the floppy disk or the super disk Setting the MAIN switch off causes all the indicators on the status indicator LCD to go off except when the battery is being charged For some operation systems you may have to read Slot 1 of the PC card access indicator as Slot 0 and Slot 2 as Slot 1 When you use Windows 98 Windows Me or Windows 95 and the CD auto insert function is enabled the system periodically detects whether the slot has a CD As a result the CD access indicator on the status indicator LCD goes on periodically To disable the CD auto insert function take the following procedures 13 z o W Click on the Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Click on the System icon Click on the Device Manager tab Double click on the CD ROM CD ROM device is in
3. MAIN Switch The main power switch of the PC O USB connector not supported by Windows NT You can connect a FDD unit a printer and other USB standard peripherals to this connector z W O External Display Connector This is the connector to connect a CRT display and other displays sold separately QO DC IN Connector This is the connector to connect the AC adapter IMPORTANT When you connect an optional device to each connector you must ensure the right direction of the connectors and connect straight 1 Connector box connector This is the connector to connect the connector box 2 Expansion RAM Module Slot The memory unit of the PC is installed here You may change the memory unit to increase the memory Release Button Slide this button to release the built in battery pack lock 4 Built in battery pack lock Slide it to install remove the built in battery pack 6 Built in battery pack The built in battery pack is installed here z W no 1 Connector Box Removal Lever Slide it to remove the connector box from the PC 2 LAN Connector Some models are equipped with LAN connectors Expansion keyboard connector This is the connector to connect a PS 2 numeric keyboard 4 Mouse connecto
4. 73 z Lu ip Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive To clean wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent Never use 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 50 F 10 C and 125 F 52 C Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from hating equipment Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid metal or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive DVD CD RW CDs Caring for your DVD CD RW CDs 74 DVD CD RW CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care Always store your DVD CD RW CDs in its case when it is not in use Always handle DVD CD RW CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any DVD CD RW CDs in extreme temperatures Do not bend DVD CD RW CDs or set heavy objects on them Do not spill liquids on DVD CD RW CDs Do not scratch DVD CD RW CDs Do not put a label on DVD CD RW CDs Do not get dust on DVD CD RW CDs Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil Always use a felt pen Ifa DVD CD RW CD is su
5. HEARING LOSS e Becareful not to use a headphone at excessive volume level or it might give adverse effect to your audibility z O W HEARING LOSS e Do not turn on or off the power switch while you are wearing a headphone or it might give adverse effect to your audibility O Modular Connector Some models have a modular connector This is the connector to connect the PC unit to telephone line by a modular cable to access Internet or PC BBS systems O LAN connector Some models are equipped with LAN connectors The LAN connector cannot be used while the PC has a connector box connected Use the LAN connector of the connector box Q USB Connector not supported by Windows NT You can connect a FDD unit a printer and other USB standard peripherals to this connector 8 PC Card Slot Here insert the PC card you want to use Critical Points The manufacturer inserts a dummy card into the PC card slot before shipping Some operating system calls Slot 1 as Slot 0 PC Card Eject Lock Button Press this button to eject the PC card It also has a locking function to prevent the inserted PC card from accidental removing D S Video output terminal depend on model Some models are equipped with S Video output terminals IEEE 1394 DV terminal depend on model Some models are equipped with IEEE 1394 DV terminals Via a DV cable the terminal is used to connect the PC and peripheral device
6. LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Caring for your LifeBook Notebook e Your Lifebook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device Treat it with care Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Keep it away from food and beverages e 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 se z W 4 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environment near a bathtub swimming pool e Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook e Avoid exposure to sand dust and other environmental hazards Do not expose your LifeBook 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 e Ifyou are carrying your LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects Cleaning your LifeBook Notebook Always disconnect t
7. and firmly set the connector box Connector box connection connector IMPORTANT NOTE e To install a peripheral device to or remove it from the connector box be sure to switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter in advance Do not carry the PC with the connection box installed The connectors on the PC and or the connector box may be damaged 50 This section describes how to remove the connector box 1 If any peripheral device is connected to the connector box switch the power off 2 Release the connector box lock 3 Remove the connector box Release the lock by sliding the connector box While keeping the removal lever in the removal lever unlocking position 1 lift the side having the connector first 2 then the other side of the PC 3 to remove the connector box N Zz 2 oO Lu no Removal lever 51 7 Using Internal Data Fax Modem Depending on the model the PC has an internal data fax modem that corresponds to V 90 which realizes comfortable and error free communications in accordance with MNP Class 4 5 and ITU T V 42 V 42bis A ELECTRIC SHOCK A To connect a modular cable be sure to switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter beforehand Otherwise you may undergo an electric shock ELECTRIC SHOCK e If lightning occurs in the neighborhood switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter and the modular cable Continuing use may cause the P
8. O W no N Z W no This section explains installation of options for this computer 1 Options You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options Numerical keypad USB mouse 1 FDD unit USB 3 External Printer display N Z e S Lu 3 5 inch no FDD unit Digital video Built in CD ROM camera drive unit Built in battery CCD camera 2 pack Additional built in battery unit Built in DVD ROM drive unit 1 Supported by Windows 2000 and Windows 98 only 2 e For remote use the camera section can be removed and connected to the USB connector on the PC rear side via a cable specially designed for this purpose e Supported by Windows 2000 and Windows 98 only 3 Supported by Windows 2000 and Windows 98 only Booting from the floppy disk set in the FDD unit USB is supported only when recovery is implemented using the Recovery CD ROM Boot Disk 4 The PC can be connected with a TV set having an S Video input terminal Built in CD R RW drive unit Built in Super disk drive unit Built in PC card unit 35 Below explanation is necessary for your knowledge before connecting your peripherals Some setting up works are required for a certain peripherals You cannot use some PC peripherals just by connecting it to a PC Those peripherals require some setting up work after connection For example printers and PC cards require dri
9. e Donotuse a boll point pen or a pencil on label surface printed surface to write letters And do not attach a label on it Do not touch or damage the data surface Do not bend or put a heavy object on a CD e Wipe dew drop and dirt on a CD with a dry soft cloth from the center to the outer side Do not use cleaner or other chemicals e Be careful not to splash coffee and other liquid Do not store in a hot or cold place Do not store in a humid or dusty place This section describes how to set remove a CD 1 Press the EJECT button 2 Manually draw the tray gently 1 and The tray pops out a little place a CD on it 2 While retaining the tray by one hand press the CD down with the label side facing upward until you hear a click from the lug in the center of the tray EJECT button 3 Gently push the tray inward KS S LLLA BEES XD 48 IMPORTANT NOTE e To place a CD on the tray fit the CD hole to the lug in the center of the tray and press it firmly until you hear a click Lose insertion of the CD can cause damage to the internal assemble of the drive Critical Points Because the built in CD drive unit of the PC is electronically locked setting removing a CD is possible only when the PC is running The tray may not be completely shut if the PC power is off In this case switch the PC power on and try it again To remove a CD take the same procedures as those for settin
10. FAILURE e When connecting cables read the instruction carefully to avoid misconnection Q If the PC is used with a wrong connection the PC and or the TV set may be damaged 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Switch the TV power off and unplug the TV set 3 Connect a commercial A V cable to the S Video output terminal on the right side of the PC Firmly connect the commercial A V cable to the S Video output terminal on the PC A S Video output terminal Ns 4 Connect the A V cable to the TV set Refer to the TV set manual for this connection 5 Connect the AC adapter to the PC and switch the PC power on 6 Plug the TV set and switch the power on 7 Change the screen display 63 N Zz 2 oO Lu 22 14 Using Digital Video Camera depend on model Depending on the model the PC is equipped with an IEEE1394 DV terminal where you can connect a digital video camera With a digital video camera connected the PC can display the photographed images IMPORTANT NOTE e Use a DV cable with 4 pin connectors for connection between the digital video camera and the PC Those having 6 pin connectors cannot be used This section describes connection of a digital video camera to the IEEE1394 DV terminal on the right side of the PC A ELECTRIC SHOCK A e To connect remove a digital video camera be sure to switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter beforehand Otherwise you ma
11. The more pixels screen The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called diskette Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk Diskette A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter DMA Direct Memory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfer of data which do not require CPU action DMI Desktop Management Interface A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems hardware and software components and peripherals DOS Disk Operating System MS DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact from required by a speci
12. battery which was given strong shock in consideration of safety or it leads to electric shook and rupture of the battery Discharge e We recommend to charge a battery just before its use because it gradually discharge little by little even though you do not use it after charging e Remove the battery and store it in a cool place if you are not going to use this PC for a longer time about 1 month or more The battery discharges excessively and it results in the shorter battery life if it is left inside the PC for a longer period Battery Life e The battery is deteriorating even when you do not use the PC unit for a longer period Use the PC unit with the battery once a month to check the battery condition Because the battery is consumable item its charging capacity deteriorates after a longer usage e When the battery power duration becomes excessively short it means that the battery life ends Battery Disposal e When you dispose the battery insulate the battery terminal with tape to avoid electric short and dispose it in the accordance to the local government ordinances and rules To Prolong the Battery Life e Use power saving feature When the battery operating time becomes shorter e When you use the battery for a longer time its recharging capacity deteriorates Replace with a new one in such a case Use the AC adapter in the following cases e When you use the hard disk a CD a super disk frequently When you use LAN and
13. be able to handle larger data and the PC performance will be enhanced when multiple applications are running simultaneously O Replacing Memory This section explains how to replace the memory installed in your PC A ELECTRIC SHOCK e Always turn off the power to the PC and disconnect the AC adapter when replacing memory or you may get electric shock SWALLOWING e Make sure to keep the small parts that you removed such as a cover caps and Q screws away from small children If a child swallows any of those parts by accident he or she may suffocate Parents should take extra care to keep those parts out of children s reach e Should a child swallow a small part by accident see a medical doctor as soon as possible gt FAILURE Hold the edge of memory not to touch its terminal and IC while you replace it And do not touch the parts and terminals inside the PC unit Fat substance on your fingertip might results in improper contact FAILURE A memory is composed of parts very sensitive to static It may be destroyed by the static on a human body Discharge static from your body by touching metal object before handling a memory FAILURE e Always turn off the power to the PC when you replace memory If you replace it in Q Standby or Suspend Mode with Windows 2000 or Windows 98 or in Suspend or Save to Disk Mode with Windows 95 unsaved data will be lost or the PC or the memory may become faulty IMPORTANT NOTE e Whe
14. computer N z W 2 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed Read this section as the necessity arises SECTION 3 CONTENTS 1 Frontes navies tetas Kosi d ona ia eA Wein iia ees Right Side Left Side 2 Pointing Device wsisicsccccssctsrssssscetseceacestacesdctersenssecetissedsaisagnadianasioneas 15 Flat PON 42 ase cent ntinsriaies na acreneiiednumiasianeetn TEENEST STEDENE TIERE 15 How to Use Flat Point sicscccsssccesssceccesssevesscssczecocesscevveteossessazevectesccesoesesssezsvtstoctes 16 3 Keybo rd wessesscsesccsssnssnssastesaseedesnszedessadsesnancnessacnanistacesaaueeassnanavenseaioss Numeric Keypad Mode o TRO VDOC acs s Sachs 85 ee ee E Accs aae E A E i E ER a sed Names of the Main Keys and their Functions ssseesseseesesseereerierinerrerrnrreens 19 4 Switching on the Power cceccsssesseeseseeseeesseeseeeeeseesseeesseeeneeeeses 22 SWITCHING on THE POWE serrera in resda n eaaa ra adia 22 5 Switching off the Power c ccsssessessssesseeesseesseeesseeeseeesseeeseeeeses 24 Switching otf te POWT scsi veered vermin ideed ri 24 6 Resetting ticiscisicsecs sntccscnasicseencciacccducsieceedsesecasncduansasdtecdadeevasscnsveaduendne How to Reset Lo Battery wisecesecceescteccisdeccecsaseivadsanivancesesacarcsacdecesceaadealscsvencaessduccgucascendae Battery Charging Using PG with Bette ty
15. facing upwards Is there any dirt condensation or water on the CD ROM Wipe it from the center outwards with a dry soft cloth Is the CD ROM scratched or extremely warped Replace the CD ROM Are you using a non standard CD ROM Use a CD ROM which conforms to the standards The CD cannot be ejected from the CD ROM Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is it in operating mode The CD can only be ejected when the personal computer main unit is in operating mode because its CD ROM drive has an electronic lock Check that the personal computer main unit is in operating mode and press the EJECT button If for some reason the CD tray does not come out even when you press the EJECT button insert a clip or somthing into the hole to the right of the EJECT button and pull the tray out If the tray doesn t still come out click the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window with the right button of the mouse and then click EJECT 70 2 Care and Maintenance If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully you will increase its life and reliability This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices Caution Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operations of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables
16. personnel Security officials may require you to turn your notebook On Make sure you have a charged battery on hand Outlet type Location United States Canada parts of Latin America Japan Korea the Philippines Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS most of Europe parts of Latin America the Middle East parts of Africa Hong Kong India most of South Asia OE Mexico United Kingdom Ireland Malaysia Singapore parts of Africa China Australia New Zealand 7N 72 When travelling 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 hand inspected by security personnel You can however put your hard drive through a properly tuned X ray machine e Take the necessary plug adapters if you re travelling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll need or ask your travel agent BATTERIES Caring for your Batteries Always handle batteries carefully Do not short circuit the battery terminals that is do not touch both terminals with a metal object Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins keys or other metal objects Doing so may cause an explosion or fire Do not drop puncture d
17. shall go on hook for a period of not less than 30 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt For Automatic calls to different numbers The equipment shall go on hook for a period of not less than 5 seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next attempt For Automatically answered Incoming Calls Incoming calls shall be answered between 3 and 30 seconds from the start of the ringing For correct operation the total of the RNs of all devices connected to a single line at anytime should not exceed 5 The RN of this Equipment is 0 5 WARNING Connection of Non Certified Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the New Zealand EMI Standards Note Modem setting in Windows 98 Windows Me The default modem setting in Windows 98 Windows Me operating system is United States of America If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand please choose the appropriate country where you are located The Modem will only operate with Tone Dialing Selection of Pulse dialing is not possible Please see below instruction for quick modem setup A If you are located in Australia 1 2 3 B If you are located in New Zealand Teese oe rcp obon Yot Sen econ aa your calls can be dialed correctly Go to Control panel select modem icon eee at eg Choose Australia in What country region ee eal are you in now 5 g What area or city code are you i
18. the operation system starts If you switch the PC power off while POST is running it is detected that POST is terminated abnormally The PC counts the number of abnormal POST terminations If the PC detects three continuous abnormal POST terminations it will give you an error message when you start the PC for the fourth time Pay attention not to accidentally switch the PC power off while the PC is performing POST 23 5 Switching off the Power IMPORTANT NOTE Only set the MAIN switch off after you exit from the operation system and the SUS RES indicator on the status indicator LCD goes off To set the MAIN switch off while suspending resume the PC save the data and terminate the operation system in advance When you switch the PC power off and on again wait for about ten seconds before switching it on Remove any CD floppy disk and the like prior to switching the PC power off Set the MAIN switch off for the following purposes e Carrying the PC Installing removing peripheral equipment e Corresponding to low battery or saving the power Q For Windows Me Windows 95 and Windows 98 1 Click on the Start button then Exit Windows The Exit Windows dialog box will appear 2 Ensure that Shut Down is selected for Windows Me Shut Down for Windows 98 or Shut Down for Windows 95 Click on OK or Yes This causes the operation system to be terminated and the PC power to
19. 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company This product is equipped with a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a
20. 0 Rotates among the three display options LCD only CRT only both LCD and CRT Space key Inputs a single space character This is the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard 1 4 4 gt cursor keys Move the cursor Enter key Also called the return key or the line feed key This key inputs line feeds and executes command Ctrl control key Used in combination with other keys its functions depend on the application software 19 z O W Shift key Used in combination with other keys Alt key Used in combination with other keys its functions depend on the application software Caps Lock key To lock the keyboard into caps mode press this key together with the Shift key Pressing this key again ends caps mode Num Lk numerical lock key Press this key to put the computer into numeric keypad mode Scr Lk scroll lock key Its functions depend on the application software Print Screen key Press this key to make a hard copy of the screen Pause key Press this key to pause the screen display Break key Its functions depend on the application software Insert key Press this key to insert a new character between characters The new characters are entered at the cursor position Delete key Press this key to delete a character Pressing the Delete key and the Ctrl and Alt keys at the same time resets this computer
21. C to be damaged and a fire to break out A ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not put your fingers in the modular connector It may cause an electric shock 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Connect the modular connector on the PC and the telephone line via a modular cable Critical Points To remove the plug from the modular connector draw it while holding down the lug Otherwise damages may occur It is recommended to use the AC adapter when using the modem Pad because the power consumption increases 52 Critical Points When you connect a data fax modem for the modem model PC attach a core onto a modular cable to reduce unnecessary radio to reduce unnecessary electromagnetic wave And insert the plug with the core to the PC unit Round a cable once immediately afterthe 2 Close the core modular cable plug Make sure not to pinch the cable when you close the core N Z Core Plug fe oO Lu 2 53 8 Using Internal LAN Some types of this PC series have a built in LAN device to enable high speed connection to LAN system on IEEE802 3 standard through 100BASE TX And the LAN connection through conventional 10BASE T is also available A ELECTRIC SHOCK e Make sure to turn off the power of the PC unit and remove the AC adapter when you AN connect a LAN Cable or you may experience electric shock ELECTRIC SHOCK e When it thunders in the vicinity turn off the power o
22. Copyright Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document However as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited Microsoft Windows MS MS DOS and Windows NT are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation of the United States in the United States and other countries Intel is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation of the United States Celeron is a trademark of the Intel Corporation of the United States ATI is registered trademark of ATI Techbologies INC Macrovision This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Apparatus Claims of U S Patent Nos 4 631 603 4 577 216 4 819 098 and 4 907 093 licensed for limited viewing uses only Dolby Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories DOLBY PRO LOGIC and the double D symbol are trad
23. a Association An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier IRQ Interrupt Request An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed 80 KB Kilobyte Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it PS 2 An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards for connecting external devices such as keyboards and monitors RAM Random Access Memory A hardware component of your notebook that holds binary information both program and data as long as it has the proper power applied to it RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools Reset The act of reloading the operating system A reset erases all information stored in RAM Restart See Reset Resume To proceed after interruption In your notebook this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states ROM Read Only Memory A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material Data stored in this way can not be changed by your notebook and does not require power to maintain it SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is t
24. al A system using one channel to process sound form all sources MPU 401 A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands including driver programs into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment Parallel Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred as a block of bits simultaneously with a wire for each bit in the block and with other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk and addressed by the operating system accordingly PCMCIA PCMCIA is trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add in cards for personal computers Peripheral Device A piece or equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a printer a mode a CD ROM 78 Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard Pixel The smallest element of a display a dot of color on your display screen
25. al Points Should the PC not be reset by the above procedures take the following step e Press Delete key while holding down Ctrl and Alt keys When the Terminate Application dialog box appears follow the instructions Q For Windows 2000 1 Click on the Start button then Shutdown The Windows shutdown dialog box will appear 2 Select Restart then click on OK Critical Points Alternatively you may reset the PC according to the following procedures 1 Press Delete key while holding down Ctrl and Alt keys The Windows security dialog box will appear 2 Click on Shutdown The Windows shutdown dialog box will appear 3 Select Restart and click on OK The PC power will be reset Q For Windows NT 1 Click on the Start button then Shutdown The Windows shutdown dialog box will appear 2 Select Restart computer then click on Yes The PC will be reset Critical Points Alternatively you may reset the PC according to the following procedures 1 Push down the Delete key while pressing down the Ctrl and Alt keys 2 When the Windows NT security dialog box appears click Shutdown 3 When the Shutdown the Computer dialog box appears select Restart after Shutdown and click on OK This PC is reset 27 z O W on 7 Battery Considering mobile use the PC has been designed so that i
26. and unlock the front latch and lift the 1 and insert the mini plug in the DC IN LCD display with hands connector on the PC 2 Then put the plug in a receptacle 3 amp gt E adapter 3 Switch the PC MAIN switch on This causes the PC power to be switched on and the POST Power On Self Test to start Some indicators on the status indicator LCD go on 22 IMPORTANT NOTE Pay attention to the following points when the PC power is on e Do not cover the keyboard with paper or the like It may interfere with the heat dissipation causing a malfunction e After using the PC for a long time you may feel that the PC surfaces are warm This is because the PC is designed to dissipate the internal heat from the entire body including the keys on the keyboard once a certain heat level has been exceeded So it is not abnormal e Depending on the use condition the bottom surface of the PC may be hot Do not use the PC for a long time in a condition where the bottom surface touches part of your body e g placing it directly on the lap Do not block the air cooling fan openings e g putting an object in front of them It may cause the PC to be damaged z O W no Critical Points POST stands for Power On Self Test and is a self diagnosis test performed to ensure that no abnormality exists in the PC POST automatically starts after the PC power is switched on and completes immediately before
27. at a space needs to be left in the entry by pressing the space bar the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard Commands are written in this manual as lowercase latin letters but uppercase letters may be used Product names The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system is written as Windows 2000 Microsoft Millennium Edition operating system is written as Windows Me Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is written as Windows 98 Microsoft MS DOS operating system Version 6 2 V is written as MS DOS Microsoft Windows operating system Version 3 1 is written as Windows 3 1 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system Version 4 0 is written as Windows NT 4 0 Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system Version 3 51 is written as Windows NT 3 51 Windows NT 4 0 and Windows NT 3 51 are both written as Windows NT LifeBook is written as this computer or the computer main unit Configuration of this Manual This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer including the names of the parts and their functions flat point operation methods floppy disk unit handing and battery operation SECTION 1 This section explains installation of options for this
28. be switched off Also the SUS RES indicator on the status indicator LCD goes off Critical Points If you do not set the MAIN switch off after Step 2 above you can switch the PC power on again simply by pressing the SUS RES switch To use the one touch button do not take Step 3 below If you select Restart Restart computer on the screen displayed in Step 1 the PC can be restarted Restarting means that the PC once deletes the data that has been put in the memory and re reads the operation system from the floppy disk or the hard disk For Windows Me and Windows 98 selecting Standby or Idle status causes the PC to enter the power saving mode 24 3 Set the MAIN switch off Slide the MAIN switch in the direction indicated by the arrow JN Z2 e RN O MAIN switch Critical Points If you do not use the PC for a long time after this remove the AC adapter and the battery pack L For Windows 2000 1 Click on the Start button then the Shutdown option The Windows shutdown dialog box will appear 2 Select Shutdown then click on OK The PC power will automatically be switched off Critical Points e If you do not set the MAIN switch off after Step 2 above you can switch the PC power on again simply by pressing the SUS RES switch If you select Restart on the screen displayed in Step 1 the PC can be restarted Restarting
29. bjected 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 cloth and let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD CD RW CDs If a DVD CD RW CD is dirty use only a DVD CD RW 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 DVD CD RW CD ROM Drive Your DVD CD RW CD ROM drive is durable but you must treat it with care Please pay attention to the following points The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on e Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD CD RW D ROM drive PC CARDS Caring for your PC Cards PC Cards are durable but you must treat them with care The documentation supplied with your PC Card will provide specific information but you should pay attention to the following points e To keep out dust and dirt store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your notebook e Avoid prolonged ex
30. cuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro processor which ins much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling tine faster CardBus A faster 32 bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32 bit PCI architecture CD ROM Compact disc read only memory This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head A typical CD ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to be crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading 76 CMOS RAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requies very low level power to operate COMM Port Abbreviation for communication port This is your serial interface connection Command An instruction which you give your operating system Example run a particular application or format a floppy disk Configuration The combination of hardware and software that make up your system and how it is allocated for use CRT Cathode Ray Tube A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen It produces a visual image by varying the position and intens
31. dicated Click on the CD ROM device and then click on the Properties The Properties of CD ROM Device dialog box appears Click on the Setting tab Click on the Auto notification of insertion in Option to set it disabled Click on OK Click on OK or Close in the System Property dialog box to go back to the Control Panel window 10 Restart the PC unit To enable auto notification click on Auto notification of insertion in step 7 to put check mark on it 14 2 Pointing Device The flat point is a convenient pointing device with which you can operate the mouse pointer with your finger movement It consists of a touchpad and two buttons in front of it The touchpad is equivalent to the ball of a mouse Sliding your finger on it in a desired direction causes the mouse pointer to move in the same direction on the screen Lightly tap on it for clicking double clicking pointing and dragging The left and right buttons are equivalent to those on a mouse and their functions depend on the application you are running Touchpad Right button Left button Scroll button Critical Points The pointer movement of a flat point may differ a little due to the difference of the dryness of the finger tip of a user and other reasons Dew drop and dirt on the touchpad may result in malfunction In such a case remove dew and dirt from the surface by wiping with dry soft cloth And when the surface is excessively dirty re
32. e a file or directory of floppy diskette or hard drive XGA Extended VGA Zip Drive A 100MB read rite removable media disk drive Zoomed Video A PC Card port which allows notebook PCs to deliver full screen broadcast quality video through third party PC Cards including TV tuners video capture and MPEG full motion video se z Lu e 83 Fujitsu PC Asia Pte Ltd 200 Pandan Loop 05 03 Pantech 21 The Computer Centre Singapore 128388 Tel 65 776 0688 Fax 65 776 0788 Fujitsu PC Asia Pte Ltd Malaysia Branch 8th Floor Wisma Damansara Jalan Semantan 50490 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel 603 253 3997 Fax 603 253 4245 Website www fujitsu pc asia com
33. e marks of Dolby Laboratories Copyrights 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Corporation of the United States K56flex is a trademark of Rockwell International Corporation and Lucent Technologies Corporation Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Other products are copyrighted by their companies Copyright 1981 2000 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Copyright 2000 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All rights reserved All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Explanations of the adjustments for the track pad cursor control are taken in part from the ALPS GlidePoint Driver User s Guide copyright by LCS Telegraphics in 1996 Copyright 2000 Fujitsu Limited All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name FPCA Address Fujitsu PC Asia Pte Ltd 200 Pandan Loop 05 03 Pantech 21 The Computer Centre Singapore 128388 Telephone 65 776 0688 Declares that product Model LifeBook S4545 amp S4546 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies
34. elecommunications network must be operated in accordance with the Labelling Notice This modem has been specifically configured to ensure compliance with the ACA Standards Do not adjust your modem or software outside the values indicated below To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non compliant manner Call Attempts Retries Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a connection to a given number Note if the modem can detect service tones up to 10 attempts can be made If the call sequence is unsuccessful there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes before attempting to call the number again Failure to set the modem and any application software used with the modem to the values shown above will result in the modem being operated in a non compliant manner Consequently this would be in violation of the Labelling Notice for this equipment and the Telecommunications Act 1997 prescribes penalties for the connection of non compliant equipment NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted thatthe item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network Itindicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom nor does it provide any sort of warranty Above all it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a dif
35. er er aisiais nana i dat eee 10 Connecting Numeric Keypad Keyboard Mouse 00008 58 MA a A T 59 Connecting Pinte ieeerereerererreereertertereere a e a aR 59 12 Connecting External Display s s sssnssunsnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnan Connecting anexternal JiSplay setesi peenis essdvucastenden Eaei 13 Connecting a TV Set depend on model Connecting a TV Set for Home USe aiseria 14 Using Digital Video Camera depend on model cseeeeeee 64 Connecting Digital Video Camera sarreran aaa 64 SECTION 3 1 When This Happens wiicciscisccsccsccrcicsacscccdteccssncesatscieadedsaaseasdcenssreansaees 2 Care and Maintenance 3 lt GIOSSARY T E eee aaa 76 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer including the names of the parts and their functions Flat point operation methods floppy disk unit handing and battery operation Z W no 1 Names of the Parts and their Functions 1 Cover close switch This switch is used to suspend resume the function of this PC unit and to turn off the LCD back light when you close or open the LCD display 2 Liquid Crystal Display LCD Panel Shows a full screen data from the computer main unit Critical Points Characteristic of LCD The following natures are characteristic to LCD and you must not interpret them as defects The TFT color liquid crystal display LCD of this PC
36. f the PC unit and remove the AC adapter and a LAN cable or the thunder may destroy the PC and cause fire A ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not insert your finger into LAN connector or you may experience electric shock 1 Turn off the power of the PC unit and remove the AC adapter 2 Connect the LAN connector on the PC unit and the network with a LAN cable Critical Points To remove the plug from the LAN connector draw it while holding down the lug Otherwise damages may occur tis recommended to use the AC adapter when using a LAN because fA J the power consumption increases aN If the PC has the connector box installed The LAN connector on the PC cannot be used Use that on the connector box 54 9 Mouse You can connect a PS 2 mouse to the mouse connector on the connector box 1 Switch the PC power off or suspend the PC 2 Install the connector box 3 Connect the mouse Connect the mouse to the mouse connector on the connector box For this the arrow inscribed on the connector must face upward N z O oO Lu no Lik lt 9 A L x Supported only by Windows 2000 Windows Me and Windows 98 You can connect a separately available USB mouse to the USB connector 1 Connect the mouse to the USB connector on the PC Paying attention to the shapes of the plug and the connector insert the plug in the right direc tion Critical Points The mouse can be connected disconnected wh
37. ferent make or model nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom s network services This equipment is not capable under all operating conditions of correct operation at the higher speeds for which itis designed 56 KBPS connections are likely to be restricted to lower bit rates when connected to some PSTN implementations Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances Immediately disconnect this equipment should it become physically damaged and arrange for its disposal or repair This equipment shall not be used in any manner which could constitute a nuisance to other Telecom customers This equipment shall not be set to make automatic calls to the Telecom 111 Emergency Service This device is equipped with pulse dialling while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialling There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialling It is strongly recommended that pulse dialling is not used Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom s Specifications For repeat calls to the same number There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation and The equipment
38. fic brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices 79 m Z W 2 ESD Electro Static Discharge The sudden discharge of electricity form a static charge which has built up slowly Example the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get form brushing hair on a dry day Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS DOS as system memory FCC Federal Communication Commission Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible GB Gigabyte Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff Hexadecimal A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number 0 9 A B C D E F Example 2F in hexadecimal 00101111 47 in decimal 1 0 Input Output Data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form 1 0 Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your notebook in electronic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans IR An abbreviation for infrared IrDA Infrared Dat
39. g Should the tray do not eject out by any reason double click on the My computer icon right click on the CD icon in the My computer dialog box then click on the Eject button If this does not solve the problem then use a ball point pen etc poke in the hole in the front surface of the CD drive unit and at the right side of the eject button and draw the tray out EJECT button 49 N Zz 2 oO Lu 22 6 Connector Box The connector box is described here IMPORTANT NOTE e The connector box can be installed removed regardless of the condition of the PC If the FDD unit is connected to the FDD unit connector of the connector box however install remove the connector box after switching the PC power off e Certain peripheral devices connected to the connector box may operate unstably if the connector box is installed removed while the PC power is on If this happens switch the PC power off prior to installing removing the connector box This section describes how to install the connector box If any peripheral device is connected to the PC rear side remove it beforehand A Injury e Be careful not to catch your fingers in the space between the PC and the connector box when installing it It may cause an injury 1 Install the connector box to the PC bottom side Fitting the connectors on the PC and the connector box lower the PC horizontally 1 lightly press the parts shown below 2
40. has more than 2 35 million pixels or dots in 1024 x 768 resolution or 1 44 million pixels or dots in 800 x 600 resolution through the utilization of high level technology Because of this fact the display may contain some unlit or continuously lit dots The color tone of the LCD of this PC may differ among the units And temperature change and other cause may results in some uneven color tone Built in Microphone You can record sound monaural with this microphone Critical Points z O W You may experience feedback noise when you use minus one music software and other software that uses simultaneously the microphone and speakers In this case adjust the sound volume or use a headphone or an external microphone available in stores And set the microphone at mute position when you do not use it The recorded sound from the built in microphone may be not clear when the distance or the direction of the sound source is not appropriate We recommend you to use an external microphone to record sound clearly Liquid Crystal Display LCD Panel Shows a screenful of data from the computer main unit 5 One touch Buttons These buttons are used to set application start up incoming E mail receiving and Internet browser startup Critical Points To use the one touch button do not switch the MAIN switch off Firmly hold the one touch button until the application starts Q sus RES Switch This
41. he LCD panel backlight goes out In this state pressing any key lights up the backlight again If the computer stops too frequently change the BIOS setup settings Is it set to output to the CRT Switch over to the LCD display with the Fn F10 keys icp panel hard to read Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the control adjusted Adjust the brightness with the brightness and contrast controls Battery is not charged Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the AC adaptor connected Check that the AC adaptor is correctly plugged into the power socket and into the computer Is the battery overheated The on the LCD display flashes If the ambient temperature is high and the battery temperature becomes too high during use the battery protection function may be triggered to stop the charging ae Z Lu Is the computer too cold The on the LCD display flashes If the battery temperature falls too low the battery protection function may be triggered to stop the charging Was the charging stopped midway If you use the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor between the start of charging and the time the LCD turns off then the battery will not become fully charged Once you start charging do not remove the AC adaptor until the p LCD turns off 67 The remaining battery charge indicator does not stop flashing Checkpo
42. he battery is not charged properly Critical Points When EK blinks turn off the power of the PC unit and reinstall the battery When the blinking persists the battery is defective Replace it with a new battery 29 This section describes the indication of low battery status and how to treat it Q Indication of low battery status The remaining battery power indicator blinks in the status indicator LCD r Critical Points For Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me and Windows NT the system generates an audible alarm for a low battery condition However you may not hear it if the sound level is low The alarm is not audible if the loudspeaker is set off To switch the loudspeaker on and off press the F3 key while holding down the Fn key It is on when you hear a beep and off when not J Countermeasure against Low Battery Status 1 Press the SUS RES switch Take Step 2 for Windows NT If you find the battery is low press the SUS RES switch to suspend pause the PC as soon as possible Suspending it during operation does not delete any program and data Critical Points For Windows 2000 do not set When pressing computer power button to Power off on the Details tab of Power option property If Power off is selected the PC power goes off when you press the SUS RES switch resulting to deletion of data For Windows 98 do not set When pressing computer
43. he power plug Pull the plug not the cord e Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners 71 Storing your LifeBook Notebook e If storing your notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook notebook off and remove all Lithium lon batteries e Store your LifeBook 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 your notebook e Store your LifeBook notebook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between 25 C 13 F and 60 C 140 F Travelling with your LifeBook Notebook Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is turned on e Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage Carry it with you e Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your LifeBook notebook when you travel If you experience system software problems while travelling you may need it to correct any problems Never put your LifeBook notebook through a metal detector Have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel You can however put your LifeBook notebook through a properly tuned X ray machine To avoid problems place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand inspected by security
44. holding down the left button then release your finger tip 16 Scrolling Scrolling up going backward Press the button towards the LCD display b a Scrolling down going forward ag TA Press the button towards you a es To scroll the display on the screen click on the area at which you want to start scrolling then press the scroll button forward or backward z W on Critical Points The above operation descriptions are applied when the right hander option has been selected in the Mouse Properties dialog box When tapping use the tip of a finger and tap lightly and quickly You do not need a strong tap When using the flat point to move the mouse pointer on the screen it does not move even if you release your finger once and put it on a different position on the flat point Sliding it again from that position towards another causes the mouse pointer to move in the same direction on the screen 17 3 Keyboard The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer inputting data and executing The keys can be divided into two types Control keys Character keys The mode in which some of the character keys are used as numeric keys with a key layout that makes numeric input easier instead of their normal functions is called numeric keypad mode The keyboard is switched to numeric keypad mode with Num Lk In numeric keypad mode i
45. ic shock A FAILURE e When connecting cables read this manual well to avoid misconnection Q If the PC is used with a wrong connection the PC and or the printer may be damaged 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Install the connector box 3 Connect the printer cable to the parallel connector on the connector box When viewed from the front the connectors are in a trapezium shape Study the shapes of the connectors and firmly insert the cable connector 1 then fix it tightening the left and right screws on it 2 Parallel connector Printer cable 59 Connect the printer cable and the power cable to the printer Refer to the printer manual for the details on connection Some printers may already have their power cables fixed on them Insert the printer power cable plug to a receptacle and switch the printer power on Connect the AC adapter to the PC and switch the PC power on If the printer is connected for the first time install the driver Read the printer manual to install the driver Floppy disk s or CD s may be used for driver installation Critical Points Printer connection needs a printer cable Some printer packages may not include a printer cable In addition the printer cable that is attached to the printer may not be used due to a different connector shape If this is the case obtain a separately available cable that can be connected to the PC The printer connecti
46. ile the PC power is on For connection insert the plug in the right direction Connecting the USB mouse does not disable the flat point To disable it refer to Disabling Flat Point The USB mouse is disabled in the MS DOS mode 56 Put your hand on a mouse so that your fingers cover the left and right button of the mouse And move the mouse as if you slide it on a desk and other flat place The arrow called as a mouse pointer on the display moves following the mouse movement Move the mouse while looking at the Ei display Button Operation e Click Click e Double click Click Click e Point AY Document gt C Control Panel 3 Printers OX Fin gt Ala it Menu A 5 ii Su 2 Help Active Desktop gt g Ale A Windows Update Drug Release Press no Critical Points To push down the left button of the mouse once and pushing down the right button is called right click To Push down the left button of the mouse twice consecutively To set the mouse pointer over a menu and other components on the screen When you set the mouse pointer on a menu and if the menu has sub menu under it indicated with gt mark on the right end of the menu the sub menu appears To move the mouse with holding down the left button of the mouse and release the button at your favorite place The button operations mentioned here are applicable when For right handed pers
47. int Cause and Solution Is the battery connected correctly Check that the battery is connected correctly If it is connected correctly there is an abnormality in the battery pack so replace the battery pack Is the battery low Attach the AC adaptor and charge the battry Floppy disk can not be used Checkpoint Cause and Solution If the floppy disk loaded into the floppy disk drive correctly Insert the floppy disk with its label facing up into the drive shutter and keep inserting firmly until you hear a clicking sound Is the floppy disk formatted New floppy disks can not be used until they are formatted initialized Format the floppy disk Is Diskette A set to Not Installed in the BIOS setup Check the Diskette A item in the BIOS setup Main menu Is Diskette access set to Supervisor only in the BIOS setup Check the Diskette access item in the BIOS setup Security menu Is the floppy disk write inhibited Set the write protect tab on the floppy disk to the write enable position Does it work with a different floppy disk If it works with a different floppy disk then the problem floppy disk may be damaged 68 No sound or minimal sound from speaker Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the volume control correctly adjusted Turn the volume control for the correct volume If this does not change the volume double click the task bar s
48. isassemble 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 e Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto airline adapater whenever possible e If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery power all day connect it to the AC adapater overnight to recharge the battery Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable e Set the power management for maximum battery life e Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it e Limit your DVD CD RW CD ROM access e Disable the Windows CD automatic insertion function Always use fully charged batteries e Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks e 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 e Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50 F 10 C and 125 F 52 C Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter
49. ity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes z W 2 DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own DIMM Dual in line memory module LAN Local Area Network An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries LPT Port Line Printer Port A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports MB Megabyte 77 Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your notebook CPU MHz Megaheriz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers Modem A contraction for MOdulator DEModulator The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line Monaur
50. means that the PC once deletes the data that has been put in the memory and re reads the operation system from the floppy disk or the hard disk To use the one touch button do not take Step 3 below Selecting Standby or Pause on the screen displayed in Step 1 causes the PC to enter the power saving mode Alternatively you may switch the PC power off according to the following procedures 1 Press Delete key while holding down Ctrl and Alt keys The Windows security dialog box will appear 2 Click on Shutdown The Windows shutdown dialog box will appear 3 Select Shutdown and click on OK The PC power will automatically go off 25 3 Set the MAIN switch off Slide the MAIN switch in the direction indicated by the arrow side Critical Points If you do not use the PC for a long time after this remove the AC adapter and the battery pack 26 6 Resetting Resetting the PC is required after installing an application or if the software you are currently running freezes by any reason Critical Points Resetting the PC causes the data in the memory to disappear Necessary data should be saved prior to PC resetting For Windows Me Windows 98 and Windows 95 1 Click on the Start button then Windows termination The Windows termination dialog box will appear 2 Select Restart then click on OK or Yes The PC will be reset Critic
51. move the dirt by wiping with a soft cloth soaked with diluted neutral detergent When using a separately available mouse you need to make settings such as simultaneous use of a mouse in the Keyboard mouse setting window in the BIOS setup menu 15 z O W no Clicking Ag End Z Hep Run Dragging Control Panel 3 Printers gt A Taskbar amp Start Menu ey Folder Options active Desktop gt W Windows Update Clicking means to tap the touchpad once or to push the left button once and release it at once And right click means to push the right button once Double clicking means to tap the touchpad twice consecutively or to push twice the left button quickly and release at once The speed of double click can be adjusted in the Mouse Properties dialog box Pointing means to set the mouse pointer over menu and other icons on the screen When you set the mouse pointer on a menu and if the menu has sub menu under it indicated with mark on the right end of the menu the sub menu appears Dragging means to move the mouse pointer to your favourite place and tap the touchpad twice quickly In the second tap you must not release your fingertip from the surface and move it to the appropriate position then release your fingertip Or you may move the mouse pointer to your favourite position and move your finger tip on the surface of the touchpad with
52. n now Select Phone system as Tone Dialing Close If you dial a number to access an outside line what is it The phone system at this location uses Tone daing Pulse dialing Go to Control panel select modem icon Choose New Zealand in What country region are you in now Select Phone system as Tone Dialing Close Warnings NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others These icons and their mean ings are as follows Please learn these icons before reading this manual Learning these icons will be useful for understanding this manual Icon Meaning A WARNING Incorrect handling ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation that could result in death or severe injury A CAUTION Incorrect handling ignoring this warning can cause a dangerous situation that could result in moderate or minor injury or could result in equipment damage The symbols below are used together with the icons above to indicate what type of danger or damage is involved symbols Meaning The symbol A indicates a warning or caution The symbol A indicates the concrete nature of the warning The example on the left is a caution for electric shock The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior The symbol inside the circle indicates the concrete natu
53. n one peripherals complete setting for each peripherals before installing others 36 2 PC Cards Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown da AN Vv J ty x A d y N z 2 oO Lu on Do not place PC cards in high Do not subject PC cards to Avoid rubbing PC cards and temperature locations and strong shocks building up static electricity locations subject to direct sunlight Do not place heavy objects on Be careful to avoid spilling coffee When storing a PC card always top of PC cards and other liquids on PC cards place it in its special case 37 Critical Points The examples of common PC card are as following SCSI card It is the PC card required connecting a hard disk an MO magneto optical disk drive and other SCSI standard devices e LAN card It is the PC card required connecting PCs to share data and a printer Acertain PC card does not allow using 2 cards simultaneously Those cards are seen among LAN card modem card and other communication cards Check the document for the PC card This PC unit does not support PC cards that require 12V power supply PC card is a card of the size of a calling card with modem and other peripheral functions Here is the explanation on how to set a PC card A Injury A Do not insert your fingers in the PC card slot when setting a PC card It may cause an i
54. n you remove a PC card do not insert your finger into the PC card slot or it A may cut your fingertip 1 Click on the PC card icon on the task bar Critical Points Do not remove a PC card by double clicking the PC Card icon on task bar or by clicking on Stop in the Property of PC Card PCMCIA dialog box which appears by the click on the PC Card icon in Control Panel or it may cause the function of the PC unit unstable 2 Click on Stop XXXXXX The name of your PC card is indicated in the XXXXXX part The PC card will stop operation and the following box will appear l Standard 56000 bps K56Flex Modem Socke 2 EA 41 Critical Points For some PC cards the PC may give you a message This device cannot be removed In this case switch the PC power off and go to Step 4 for Windows 2000 3 Click on OK 4 Remove the PC card To remove the PC card refer to Steps 4 to 6 for Windows 2000 O Windows NT A HIGH TEMPERATURE e APC card may be quite hot right after its usage Wait for a while before removing a PC card after Step 1 or your fingertip might be burned INJURY e When you remove a PC card do not insert your finger into the PC card slot or it may cut your fingertip 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Remove the PC card To remove the PC card refer to Steps 4 to 6 for Windows 2000 42 3 Expansion RAM Modules If you increase memory capacity you will
55. n you unscrew the screws on your PC use the cross point screwdriver with the appropriate size for the screws Using screwdrivers other than that may damage the head of screws 43 N Zz 2 oO Lu 2 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter Close the LCD display and turn the PC over Remove the two screws and remove the 4 Remove the memory extended RAM module slot cover Press outwards the two tabs that hold the Remove the extended RAM module slot memory and take the memory out cover that is mounted on the PC rear surface Memory Install the new memory 6 Install the extended RAM module slot Fit the notch in the memory to the lug on the cover connector and firmly insert the memory ina Install the cover that was removed in Step diagonal direction until you hear a click 3 IMPORTANT NOTE e Incorrect installation of a memory may cause a message Extended memory error or the screen will display nothing after switching the power on In this case switch the PC power off using the MAIN switch and re install the memory 44 4 Mobile Multi Bay Units Critical Points For the details on the units available for the PC refer to page 35 for Options IMPORTANT NOTE When using a mobile multi bay unit pay attention to the following instruction to avoid failures The built in CD ROM drive unit the built in DVD ROM drive unit the built in CD R RW drive unit and the built in Superdi
56. name cabs aea E E a RTN 29 Low Battery Status mss npa e e E E R E E RE 30 Replacing built in Battery UNI viscsecsccsscescssastescestcascersscersscencstesansvedaca aseccatsine s 32 Do SOP iol a ETA A hens eecedes desea ecdcesacth seteedevestezcccazeneys 35 Options Peripherals cic cvccesssccsscevascesvserssncivavedeecassscesensssctsate taste siir aisiara iraa 36 r PO CaS E Precautions for PC Cards Setting PC Card 0 ee as Removing PG Card siccwcasttwhicn een tien sananins hi ian ania Expansion RAM Modules ccccssesseeeesseeeesseeeeeseeneenseeeenseeneanees 43 Mobile Multi Bay Units Seting REMOVING CD pees erArace neuer ceed oleh ee a needed 5 CD ROM Drive wwisessevsscscscntecssnscscessccsasascsessncsvesscnsvessscescsnesesnsessssescevins 48 Installing the connector BOX wiecescecceeeseccassetssieredbectevavenessvesetevcatesuocavstvdanceseese 50 6 Connector BOX wscccsssscissccccessscccsnssssssssesssassieseacerccsecssacstssnsceescaceosesss 50 Removing the connector DOX iciscccsieisesscsscesescccasevecssssseescbessadersinossersststectesesds 51 7 Using Internal Data Fax Modem CONMECUON s emea iiss street trietn E A ota tae 8 Using Internal LAN ce ceceeeeseeeeesneeeeeeeeeenseeeeaseeeseseeneenseenenneeeennes 54 COMMECHION A TA A T A 54 9 MOUSC siiani sce etd ctceece aana aaraa eedeetl ntti Connecting PS 2 Mouse Connecting USB Mouse Disabling Flat Point How to USE MOUSE i estercccaven
57. njury Critical Points Some PC cards require shutting down regardless of the type of your operating system or require the installation of a device driver Consult with the documentation of the PC card Inthe case of Windows NT the slot number of a PC card displayed in the property dialog for the PC card is different from that displayed in the status indicator LCD 1 For Windows NT switch the PC power off and remove the AC adapter 2 Remove the dummy card from the PC 3 Insert a PC card card slot Firmly insert the PC card in the PC card slot Raise the PC card removal lock button and with the product name label side facing press it to remove the dummy card upward PC card PC card removal lock button Dummy card 38 4 Lock the PC card Fully pull out the PC card removal lock button then set it in the lock position PC card removal lock button N 7A 2 oO Lu 2 5 As for Windows NT connect the AC adapter and switch the PC power on 6 If the PC card is set for the first time install the driver if needed Some PC cards need installation of the driver Install the driver according to the manual of the PC card In some cases floppy disk s or CD s are necessary to install the driver Critical Points Do not put an object on the connecting part between the PC card and the cable nor give the part a shock It may cause a damage 39 Here is the explanation on how to remove a PC card in
58. ns the auxiliary battery in mobile multi bay 4 Battery Charge Indicator gt This indicator appears when batteries are charged And it blinks when battery charge is not in progress because the batteries are too hot or too cold Remaining Battery Power Indicator 1 Indicates the remaining power of the battery CD Access Indicator S Goes on when accessing a CD etc See also POINT on the next page Q Hard Disk Access Indicator 9 Goes on when accessing the internal hard disk See POINT on the next page 8 Floppy Disk Access Indicator 5 Goes on when accessing a floppy disk or a super disk See POINT on the next page 12 IMPORTANT When you connect a FDD unit USB the floppy disk access indicator in the status indicator LCD does not appears even a floppy disk is accessed You should check the access to the floppy disk with the access lamp on the FDD unit USB Make sure that the access lamp does not light up when you eject a floppy disk Pc Card Access Indicator E _ E2 This indicator appears when a PC card is accessed 1 indicates the PC card slot on the PC and 2 indicates the PC card slot of the built in PC card unit installed on the mobile multi bay See POINT below D Num Lock Numerical Lock Indicator L This indicator appears when the keyboard is set to numeric keypad mode You can set and reset the numeric keypad mode by pressing the Num Lk key Caps Lock Indicator
59. o process sound from two different sources Stroke keyboard The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed Suspend To make inoperative for a period of time Your notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery SVGA Super VGA S Video Super Video A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date TFT Thin Film Transistor A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually UL Underwriters Laboratories An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers 82 VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Write Protect Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media Example all information on a device such as a floppy diskette a block of space in a storage media such as partition of a hard driv
60. on in Mouse property dialog box 57 N Zz 2 O Lu on 10 Connecting Numeric Keypad Keyboard Mouse The extended keyboard connector on the connector box can be used to connect a PS 2 numeric keypad etc This section describes connection of a numeric keypad 1 2 3 Switch the PC power off or suspend the PC Install the connector box Connect the numeric keypad Connect the numeric keypad to the extended keyboard connector on the connector box Make sure that the arrow mark on the connector is on the top Critical Points The numeric keypad is usable only when the PC is in the numeric key mode Mouse connector The mouse connector on the numeric keypad can be used to connect a mouse SS Adjust the slanting angle of the numeric keypad using the tilt foot on the bottom surface of the keypad The extended keyboard connector can also be connected with a 101 keyboard 58 11 Printer This section describes connection of a printer to the parallel connector on the connector box With a printer you can print the documents and images that are generated on the PC Critical Points Ifthe printer is one corresponding to USB connection the USB connector can also be used for connection N Zz 2 O Lu 2 A ELECTRIC SHOCK To connect remove a printer be sure to switch the PC power off and disconnect the A AC adapter beforehand Otherwise you may undergo an electr
61. on procedures differ depending on your printer Refer to the printer manual for the details 60 12 Connecting External Display You can connect a CRT display and other external display to this PC Here is the explanation on how to connect a CRT display to the auxiliary display connector on the back of the PC unit A ELECTRIC SHOCK e To connect remove an external display be sure to switch the PC power off and A disconnect the AC adapter beforehand Otherwise you may undergo an electric shock N 7A 2 oO Lu 22 A FAILURE Q e When connecting cables read the instruction carefully to avoid misconnection If the PC is used with a wrong connection the PC and or the external display may be damaged 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Connect the display cable to the external display connector on the rear side of the PC When viewed from the front the connectors are in a trapezium shape Study the shapes of the connectors and firmly insert the cable connector 1 then fix it tightening the left and right screws on it 2 External display a Display cable Critical Points You can also use the display connector on the connector box for connection of an external display Use the external display connector on the PC to obtain clearer images The top and bottom sides of the trapezium shape of the external display connectors on the PC are opposite from those on the connector b
62. ound indicator and adjust the volume Check also whether the sound driver is installed correctly Can not record from Mic or Line In jack Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the mic correctly adjusted Turn the volume control to obtain the correct volume If the line jack is connected to the sound source then check that connection If this still does not solve the problem then double click the task bar sound indicator and adjust the volume icp panel does not close Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is something caught in the Forcing the LCD display panel closed can damage it Check for LCD display panel something caught in the LCD display panel Also a metal object such as a paper clip can cause a breakdown if it gets caught in between the keys The power management function is not executed Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is Power Savings set to off in the BIOS setup Reset the BIOS setup Are you executing a program that rewrites the screen If you are executing a program that rewrites the screen even when no key is pressed for example a clock display or screen save the power management function is not executed Message displayed on screen See the message list 69 ae Z W 2 Data cannot be read from the CD ROM drive Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the CD ROM correctly set Set the CD ROM correctly with its label
63. ox 61 3 Connect the display cable to the CRT display Refer to the CRT display manual for the details on connection 4 Connect the CRT display power cable and switch the display power on 5 Connect the AC adapter to the PC and switch the PC power on Critical Points If you turn the power on after connecting an external display you may experience the following phenomena The same screen image is displayed on both of the liquid crystal display on the PC unit and the external display Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears In such cases follow the instruction on the display to install the driver for the external display 6 Select the display to use When you push down the F10 key while pressing down the Fn key you can select the display to use in the order of LCD to CRT to the simultaneous display to LCD And you can select the display also from Display Property in the operating system 62 13 Connecting aTV Set depend on model Supported Only By Windows 2000 and Windows 98 Depending on the model the PC is equipped with an S Video output terminal to which you can connect a TV set used at your home This section describes connection of a TV set for home use A ELECTRIC SHOCK To connect remove a TV set be sure to switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter beforehand Also switch the TV power off and unplug the TV set Otherwise you may undergo an electric shock A
64. posure to direct sunlight or excessive heat Keep the cards dry Do not flex or bend the cards and do not place heavy objects on top of them Do not force cards into the slot e Avoid dropping cards or subjecting them to excessive vibration 75 z Lu 3 Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook Active Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen APM Advanced Power Management Auto Airline Adapter A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware Bit An abbreviation for binary digit A single piece of information which is either a one 1 or a zero 0 bps An abbreviation for bits per second Used to describe data transfer rates Boot To start up a computer and load its operating system from disk ROM or other storage media into RAM Bus An electrical cir
65. power button to Shutdown on the Details tab of Power management property If Shutdown is selected the PC power goes off when you press the SUS RES switch resulting to deletion of data If you are using Power Panel with Windows NT pressing the SUS RES switch can suspend the PC 2 Connect the AC adapter Battery charging starts when the AC adapter is connected Critical Points 30 Much power is consumed for reading from writing to the hard disk If the battery is in a low condition use the AC adapter to save your data to the hard disk Leaving the PC in a low battery condition causes the PC to be suspended However if you are reading data from or writing to the hard disk etc the PC is not suspended until the operation completes If you keep using the PC in a low battery condition the data that is being generated or saved may be lost at the worst Connect the AC adapter immediately If you do not have any AC adapter press the SUS RES switch to resume the PC then switch the PC power off 3 Press the SUS RES switch It causes the PC to be resumed and ready for re operation Critical Points z O W 2 e For Windows 2000 and Windows 98 the PC is automatically suspended if the battery power is reduced to 13 A ELECTRIC SHOCK e Battery is a very delicate product Do not give strong shock by dropping and other mishandling during installation and removal And do not use the
66. r This is the connector to connect a PS 2 mouse 6 USB Connector not supported by Windows NT You can connect a FDD unit a printer and other USB standard peripherals to this connector 10 O External Display Connector This is the connector to connect a CRT display and other displays sold separately Critical Points The direction of the USB connector and the external display connector on the connector box is opposite to that of the connectors on the PC z O W Q Parallel Connector This is the connector to connect a printer and other devices sold separately 8 Serial Connector This is the connector to connect the separately sold devices with RS 232C interface O FDD unit connector This is the connector to connect the FDD unit D DC IN Connector This is the connector to connect the AC adapter D Connection connector This is connected to the connector box connector on the PC IMPORTANT NOTE When you connect an optional device to each connector you must ensure the right direction of the connectors and connect straight 11 SUS RES Indicator This indicator appears up when this PC unit is functioning and blinks when the unit is in suspend status ac Adapter Indicator This indicator appears when the power is supplied from AC adapter Battery Mounting Indicator 1 2 0 This indicator appears when batteries are mounted 1 means the internal battery and 2 mea
67. ransferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shadow RAM A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM Read Only Memory into RAM Random Access Memory for access during actual operation RAM is much faster to access than ROM however ROM contents are not lost when power is removed Shadowing allows permanently stored information to be rapidly accessed 81 se z W SMART Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SMART is an emerging technology that provides near term failure predictions for hard drives When SMART is enabled the hard drive monitors predetermined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time If a failure is likely to occur SMART makes a status report available so that the LifeBook can prompt the user to back up the data on the drive Naturally not all failures are predictable SMART predictability is limited to those attributes which the drive can self monitor In those cases where SMART can give advance warning a considerable amount of precious data can be saved SRAM Static random access memory A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing Status Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware On your notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard Stereo audio A system using two channels t
68. re of the prohibition The example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited AOD The indicates instructions that must be followed The symbol inside indicates the concrete nature of those instructions The example on the left tells you to unplug the power plug from the socket Key notation and operation methods Explanations of key operations do not show all the characters on the keyboard Instead they indicate just the keys necessary to the explanation as follows Examples Ctrl key Enter key gt key When multiple keys are to be pressed at the same time this is indicated by connecting them with Examples Ctrl F3 keys Shift T key Screen examples The screens shown in this manual are examples Please understand that the file names and screens you use may be different Notation in text Here is what symbols in text mean Symbol Meaning Critical Point Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or software Column Gives the meaning and brief explanation of a term A Column gt Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual Critical Points Command input key input Within the text of this manual command input giving commands to the computer by pressing keys is indicated as follows Example dir c T In the position indicated in the example above by the the space left between the characters indicates th
69. s displayed on the status indicator LCD The keys surrounded by thick lines in the diagram above become the numeric keypad The numbers input with these keys are printed in pink on the front of each key Critical Point When the separately sold numeric keypad is connected if you press Num Lk to put the computer into numeric keypad mode the keys on the external numeric keypad are enabled but the numeric keypad section on the keyboard is disabled 18 Esc escape key The usage is determined by the application software It is often used to return to the previous operation F1 F12 function keys The usage depends on the application software Fn key A key unique to this computer it has the following functions Fn F3 This switches ON OFF of the speaker When a pip sounds with this operation the speaker is on When nothing sounds the speaker is turned off Fn F4 This select to disabled the touch pad mouse when you attached an external mouse Fn F5 This selects whether or not to use the entire LCD display panel for display in text mode Fn F6 Turns down the backlight of the LCD Fn F7 Turns up the backlight of the LCD Critical Point Luminance of the backlight of the LCD can be turned up with Fn F7 keys or turned down with Fn F6 keys in three degrees Fn F8 Turn down the internal speaker volume Fn F9 Turn up the internal speaker volume Fn F1
70. s such as a digital video DV camera Mobile Multi bay One of the following units has been installed depending on the model e Built in CD ROM drive unit e Built in CD R RW drive unit e Built in PC card unit e Mobile multi bay cover Those units may be replaced Critical Points Always use the PC with a unit set in the mobile multi bay Otherwise the PC may be damaged 2 Mobile Multi bay Unit Removal Lever Erect this lever to remove the unit set in the mobile multi bay Anti Theft Lock You can connect an anti theft cable available in the market to it Critical Points This anti theft lock is compatible with Micro Saver Security System from Kensington Ltd The mobile multi bay unit cannot be removed when an anti theft cable is connected to the PC 0000090 6 1 Infrared Communication Port not supported by Windows NT It is the interface to conduct infrared communication Critical Points Do not put an AC adapter or an external display near from the infrared communication port when you are conducting infrared communication or it cause malfunction due to noise from those devices 2 Air cooling fan Itis a fan to let out the heat from the inside of the PC unit It starts rotating when the temperature of the inside of the PC unit is high A FAILURE e Do not cover the holes over the air cooling fan or the heat inside the PC unit might cause the machine failure
71. sk drive unit are very delicate devices in which disks spin at high speeds When you are accessing a disk do not carry the PC nor give it any shock or vibration It may cause the drive unit and or the data to be damaged Do not store the units in a place where it becomes extremely hot or cold or the environmental temperature drastically changes Do not expose the units in the direct sunlight and keep them away from a heater Do not store the units in a place where they undergo shocks and vibrations Do not use the units in a highly humid and or dusty place Do not use the units leaving any liquid or metal objects inside If a unit has a foreign matter inside contact your dealer or Fujitsu Service Center Wipe off stains with a dry soft cloth or a soft cloth damped with neutral detergent diluted by water Avoid use of volatile chemicals such as benzine and thinner Do not disassemble the units Do not store or use the units near a magnet or a machine that generates a magnetic field Before Replacing Mobile Multi bay Unit Some operation systems may allow you to replace a mobile multi bay unit while the PC power is on Critical Points Prior to removing the built in PC card unit remove the PC card from the PC card slot Prior to removing the CCD camera exit from the applications that use the camera Prior to removing the additional built in battery unit ensure that the built in battery has enough power Otherwise connec
72. switch is used to put it into suspend mode and to resume working Q Speakers They output the sound from this PC unit O Keyboard You can input characters and give commands to the PC unit through this device Filat Point You can manipulate the mouse pointer though this device D Latch This latch locks the liquid crystal display LCD against unintended opening Unlock it to open the LCD 1 Ventilation Openings The air cooling fan gets air through these openings A HEARING LOSS e Turn the sound volume level of the PC unit to the minimum prior to connection to the Q headphone line in and mic in jacks Otherwise it may damage the equipment and or your audibility may be adversely affected mic in Jack It is the terminal to connect an external microphone to record sound monaural 3 5 mm mini plug type However you cannot use some microphone in the market eg dynamic microphones Please check its connectivity before purchase Line in Jack It is analog input LINE IN terminal to connect the PC to an output LINE OUT jack of an audio visual device stereo 3 5 mm mini plug type 4 Headphone Jack It is the terminal to connect a headphone available in the market 3 5 mm mini plug type However you cannot use some headphone if its type is not compatible Please check its connectivity before purchase A
73. t only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tech nician to restore the product to normal condition e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service CAUTION When replacing the battery be sure to install it with the polarities in the correct posi tion There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mis treated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire Replace only with the same or equiva lent type recommeded by the manufacturer Dispose of the used battery according to the manu facturer s instructions Use only the proper type of power supply cord set provided in your accessories box for this unit It should be a detachable type UL listed CSA certified BS1363 ASTA SS145 certified rated 10A 250V minimum VDE approved or its equivalent Maximum length is 15 feet 4 6 meters AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS WARNING FOR SAFETY REASONS ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED Connection of Non Certified Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the Australian EMI Standards Modems connected to the Australian t
74. t can be supplied with power from a battery besides the AC adapter 1 Connect the AC adapter Connecting the AC adapter starts charging causing the battery charging indicator and the battery remaining power to be shown on the status indicator LCD After ensuring that the battery charging indicator has disappeared remove the AC adapter Critical Points 28 After purchasing the PC or if you have not charged the battery for more than a month charge it before use Battery charging completes when the battery charging indicator disappears and the battery remaining indicator gt 41 on the left changes from flashing to lighting Spend enough time so that the battery is fully charged When the battery remaining power is 90 or more the battery is not charged if the AC adapter is connected Charging starts when the remaining power is 89 or less When the MAIN switch is set off the indicators on the status indicator LCD disappear awhile after charging completes The battery charging performance may lower if the environmental temperature is too high or too low The battery temperature is high immediately after use Charging it under this condition may be impossible due to the protection function of the battery flashes Charging will start awhile after the battery temperature lowers If you have an additionally mounted battery it is also charged at the same time You can check the remaining battery power
75. t the AC adapter in advance 45 N Zz 2 Lu 22 O Windows Me and Windows 98 To replace a unit immediately after purchase switch the PC power off in advance Once you installed the attached Softex BayManager you can replace a unit while the PC power is on O Windows 95 amp NT To replace a unit be sure to switch the PC power off in advance 46 J Replacing Mobile Multi bay Unit This section describes how to replace a mobile multi bay unit 1 Remove the unit 2 Install the new unit Raise the mobile multi bay unit removal lever Firmly insert it with the connector side facing 1 and remove the multi bay unit 2 inward N 7A O O Lu on Mobile multi bay unit removal lever IMPORTANT NOTE Always set a mobile multi bay unit when using the PC The PC may be damaged if no multi bay unit is set in place Raise the mobile multi bay unit removal lever only when removing the multi bay unit Otherwise the lock may be released Should it be raised accidentally switch the PC power off remove the unit and install it again Critical Points To use the built in Superdisk drive unit change the BIOS setup settings e Floppy disk A in the Main menu Not used e Floppy disk controller in Other built in device settings in the Detail menu Not used 47 5 CD ROM Drive IMPORTANT NOTE Be careful for the following points in the use of a CD to avoid failure
76. the modem frequently e When you set the PC status back to the original condition upon purchase 31 Prior to replacing the built in battery pack it is required to save the programs and data to the hard disk etc This section describes how to replace the built in battery pack A Electric shock e Before replacing the built in battery pack be sure to switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter Do not touch the connectors on the PC and the battery pack 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Close the LCD display and turn the PC over 3 Release the lock To release the lock slide the release button 1 on the bottom surface and the built in battery pack lock 2 at the same time a Built in battery pack lock So Oe lt gt Release button we 2 x Ze 32 4 Remove the built in battery pack To remove the built in battery pack put a finger in the dimple that appears after sliding the built in battery pack lock gt Built in battery pack lock Built in battery pack Slide the built in battery pack lock until you hear a click Slide the built in battery pack lock to the rightmost position 1 and ensure that the red marking on the release button has disappeared 2 x Built in battery pack lock Red Si er marking 5 Install the new built in battery pack Insert the new built in battery pack diagonally then firmly push it inwards 33 z
77. third grounding pin This will only plug into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding type plug Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord If an extension cord is used with this product make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating Also make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjus
78. through the remaining battery power indicator in the status indicator LCD when the power is on or while charging is in progress z O W 2 Remaining battery power indication vam It means that the remaining battery power is about 100 to about 76 V q Ha t means that the remaining battery power is about 75 to about 51 V q g4 t means that the remaining battery power is about 50 to about 26 V q 4 t means that the remaining battery power is about 25 to about 13 It represents 0 to about 25 of remaining battery power during charging V q of It means low battery status the remaining battery power is about 12 or less A blinks Alarm sounds for Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows Me and Windows NT V q It means that battery is completely exhausted The remaining battery power is 0 Critical Points The remaining battery power indicator ama may show the different indicator value from the actual remaining battery power depending on the usage environment temperature condition battery usage and recharging cycle numbers etc because of the characteristic of the battery lithium ion battery Charging does not start even though the AC adapter is attached when the remaining battery power is 90 or more Charging starts when the power is 89 or less 1 in the battery mounting indicator 74 means the internal battery Q Battery abnormality indicator JEI It means that t
79. tor and turn on the main switch Is the main switch turned on If the main switch is not turned on the power will not come on even if the SUS RES button is pressed Is the battery charged If a beep is heard when the main switch is turned on then the battery is running low LOW BATTERY Connect the AC adaptor Has the computer been left unused for a long time When using the computer for the first time after leaving it unused for a long time connect the AC adaptor and switch on the main switch to switch on the power Nothing displayed on the LCD panel Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is displayed on the LCD panel AC 100 240Y Displayed Adjust the brightness and darkness with the brightness and contrast controls Flashing or not displayed Press the SUS RES button to put the computer into operating mode Check if the battery is charged If it is not charged connect the AC adaptor and charge it If you are already using this computer with the AC adaptor connected check that it is correctly plugged into the power socket and into the computer Is anything displayed on the status indicator LCD Connect the AC adaptor and switch on the main switch 66 Checkpoint Cause and Solution Have you been pressing any of the keys On this computer if the power management functions are set and no key is pressed for a certain period of time the CPU stops and t
80. various operating systems Critical Points When you remove a PC card attached with a cable do not pull the cable connected to the PC card or it results in machine failure When you remove a PC card follow the following procedures or it results in machine failure Some PC cards require shutting down when you remove it Consult with the documentation of the PC card O Windows 2000 A HIGH TEMPERATURE A e A PC card may be quite hot right after its usage Wait for a while before removing a PC card after Step 3 or your fingertip might be burned INJURY A e When you remove a PC card do not insert your finger into the PC card slot or it may cut your fingertip 1 Click on the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon on task bar 2 Click Stop XXXXX 3 Click on OK 4 Raise the PC card removal lock button 40 PC card removal lock button 5 Remove the PC card 6 Set the dummy card Press the PC card removal lock button to Firmly insert the dummy card in the PC card remove the PC card slot Fully pull out the PC card removal lock button then lay it towards the front side to lock the dummy card PC card removal lock button N Zz 2 oO Lu PC card Dummy card O Windows 98 and Windows Me A HIGH TEMPERATURE A A PC card may be quite hot right after its usage Wait for a while before removing a PC card after Step 3 or your fingertip might be burned INJURY e Whe
81. ver installation work after connecting them And memory and other peripherals do not require such setting up works Make sure to consult with this document for the peripheral connection to complete the work correctly See also the documents for the peripherals The peripheral installation methods shown in this document are only a few examples Make sure to consult with the documents for the peripherals as well as this document Use genuine products See System Diagram for the genuine optional device from our company We cannot guarantee proper function on this PC for the peripherals from other sources When it is necessary to use the peripheral from the other source consult with the manufacturer of the product Use the peripherals that conform to ACPI standard This PC is set to ACPI mode for Windows 2000 and Windows 98 Power save and other functions may not work correctly if a peripheral does not conform to ACPI mode Notes on installation removal The installation of the peripheral must be done after the setting up of an operating system except for a PS 2 mouse The set up function might not complete correctly if such a peripheral is attached before the operating system set up For the operating system set up see Software Guide Critical Points When you connect a peripheral to a connector make sure that the direction of the connection is correct and connect straight When you connect more tha
82. y undergo an electric shock A FAILURE e When connecting cables read this instruction to avoid misconnection If the PC is used with a wrong connection the PC and or the digital video camera may be damaged 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the AC adapter 2 Connecta commercial DV cable to the IEEE1394 DV terminal on the right side of the PC Firmly insert the commercial DV cable to the IEEE1394 DV terminal on the PC ie terminal 3 Connect the DV cable to the digital video camera Refer to the digital video camera manual for this connection 4 Connect the AC adapter to the PC and switch the PC power on 5 Connect the power cable to the digital video camera and switch the video camera power on The driver of the digital video camera is automatically installed when the PC is booted 64 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed Read this section as the necessity arises se z W 2 1 When This Happens When you are having trouble with this computer there is something you think is strange or there is something you want to do but do not know how This section is divided into related items The power does not come on Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the AC adaptor connected When using this computer for the first time after purchase the battery is not yet charged so you must connect the AC adap

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