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Fujitsu FPC58-0437-02 User's Manual

1. 38 COMM Port tan sen 79 Configuration Label 12 Cursor Keys rest AA AA la 15 D DE Outp t Cable ara Waaa bana ale 27 DC Power Jack 10 27 Device Ports un oboe ae needs 46 DIMM Sin pate 9 nasser een 42 DISK Erli ela lato 63 76 Display Panel 255 ur mess 9 28 adjusting nu can SK LANE SETAE les kenne 28 brightness as aus lt Ga Nha 28 closing NA AN 28 Ia oe ii kokak lo kala alt 8 OPCNING au nee 28 power management 28 problems er rie eh 58 59 Display Timeout 34 Docking Ports ardid 46 Drive Image Special Edition 63 Drivers and Application CD 63 E Error Messages ut ces en 61 Extended Memory 80 External Monitor Port 11 47 F Flexible Bay e E A EE Z ara r 10 Floppy Disk CAR Tina R NANA i 68 Ja PAP SAN 39 formatting de RE o 39 INIA ZING cs re 39 loading asia era 39 Preparing ass pee ee mer ea 39 Write protect sutura se 39 Floppy Disk Drive 39 POHL Ka poe caves Aa cere ee haces eres oe 44 47 problems sise teca ae 52 Function Key ELO e tie O O e 16 1 aa A de Sastre Ss 16 O CR RO ea 16 YANA T 16 20 PENA ee een 16 mens OO NAE FERNER ise Se RE 16 85 r LifeBook B Series H Hard Disk Drive access indicator 14 problems sereus d K 0 TR
2. Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it The LifeBook has gone into Video Timeout Standby Mode Suspend Mode or Save to Disk Mode because you have not used it for a period of time Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Check the Closed Cover switch See figure 2 5 on page 8 for location The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The Built in Display does not close A foreign object such as a paper clip is stuck between the display and the keyboard Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard The Built in Display has bright or dark spots If the spots are very tiny and few in number this is normal for a large LCD display This is normal do nothing
3. The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed Remove and re install your floppy disk drive Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data Verify your password and security settings 52 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The setup utility is incorrectly set for your internal Primary Master or optional second hard drive Primary Slave Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary Master and Primary Slave correctly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD ROM was used to start the LifeBook Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system When the operating system is booted from a CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Security is set so your oper ating system cannot be started without a password Verify your password and security settings Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built in keyboard does not seem to work The LifeBook has gone into Suspend mode Push the Suspend Resume button Your application has locked out your keyboard Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system If this fails turn your LifeBook off using the power switch wait 10 seconds or more and then turn it back on You have installed an ex
4. 76 Glossary r LifeBook B Series Section Eight 78 Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 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 auto mobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk Infor mation 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 circuit which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your LifeBook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of me
5. MODEM RESULT CODES The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software The standard long form result codes may in some cases be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes Examples of result codes are OK NO CARRIER NO DIALTONE CONNECT 53000 Connection complete at 53 000 bps ERROR FAX RING This means an incoming call BUSY NO ANSWER When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation Restoring Your Pre installed Software Your system has been loaded with a valuable utility that allows you to restore your LifeBook disk drive contents as they were originally shipped from the factory Most often this is necessary if files or software programs only those files programs that came pre installed become corrupt or accidentally erased DRIVE IMAGE SPECIAL EDITION DISE PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition DISE provides a way to restore your computer if you experi ence ahard disk crash or other system failure Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything that was
6. 33 Idle Mode LL ees 33 Standby Mode 33 Display Timeout 34 Hard Disk Timeout 34 Windows Power Management 34 Restarting the System 34 POWer OT le oa ass sa deal FOUR a Ms 34 USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries 37 Replacing the Battery 38 External Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk 39 Ejecting a Disk 39 Preparing a Disk for Use 39 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 40 Removing PC Cards 40 SmartCard Reader 41 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 42 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 42 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity 43 Port Replicator Rear Panel Components 44 Front Panel Components 45 Attaching the Port Replicator 45 Detaching the Port Replicator 45 Device Ports Modem RJ 11 Telephone Port 46 Internal LAN RJ 45 Port 46 Parallel Port s ssc mamana tang etes ee 46 Serial POM sten ana Wk tow eh geek ee 46 PS 2 POrt Soe es cance rennen 46 Docking Port aaa ee ee 46 External Floppy Disk Drive Port 47 Universal
7. If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs Display is faulty contact your support representa tive The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600 1024 x 768 pixel resolution Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 800 x 600 1024 x 768 pixel resolution You can fill the by a dark frame display and display compres screen but have less resolution by changing your sion is enabled display compression setting See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 The Display is dark when The BatteryAid default is set Press FN F7 to increase brightness or double on battery power on low brightness to conserve power click on BatteryAid battery gauge and adjust Power Control under battery settings You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor Try toggling the video destination by pressing FN and F10 together or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall y
8. Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation 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 Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited First Cabin is a servicemark of Fujitsu PC Corporation The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation MS MS DOS Windows PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe System Inc CompuServe and AOL are registered trademarks of America Online Inc Copyright Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink Network Inc Netscape Communicator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation PC Doctor is a trademark of PC Doctor com Inc LapLink is a registered trademark of LapLink com Inc McAfee is a registered trademark of Network Associates McAfee com Inc All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2000 Fujitsu PC Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated wi
9. r LifeBook B Series Section Two Touch Screen Stylus Suspend Resume Button Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch Cursor Control Built in Microphone LifeBook Security Application Panel Keyboard Quick Point Pointing Device Figure 2 5 LifeBook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook s top and front components Touch Screen Stylus The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch screen Figure 2 5 Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed Figure 2 5 Suspend Resume Button The Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend Life Book activity without powering off resume your Life Book from suspend mode and power on your LifeBook when it has been shut down from the Windows oper ating system Figure 2 5 See Suspend Resume Button on page 32 Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre spond with a specific component of your LifeBook Figure 2 5 See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel Figure 2 5 LifeBook Security Application Panel The LifeBook Security Application Panel provides hardware security and one touch application launch capability Figure 2 5 See LifeBook Secur
10. If your system has dedicated one of the application launcher buttons to be an Internet launcher the button can still be configured to launch any application you wish not just an Internet browser When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like 24 Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel follow these easy steps Click on Start Click on Programs 1 2 3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel 4 Click on Deactivate Panel To reactivate follow the same procedure except for step 4 Click on Activate Panel instead Point Every time you start Windows the LifeBook Application Panel is activated even if you deactivated it before you shut down 3 Getting Started 26 LifeBook B Series Section Three DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Cable B C Getting Started AC Adapter Figure 3 1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your LifeBook has three possible power sources a primary Lithium ion battery an AC adapter or an optional Auto Airline adapter CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto Airline adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook and charging the batteries Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plugthe DC output cable into the DC power jack of your Lif
11. This will not allow any changes to the password Uninstalling the Security Panel Application Software Remove passwords when User wants no password protection whatsoever and doesn t want to give anybody the utility to set a password on their computer In this case if passwords supervisor user or both are set the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application To clear passwords follow same procedure in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time select REMOVE enter current password then click Next When asked to confirm select Yes Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password POINT Removing the applications does not remove the password It simply removes the utility to change add remove passwords To change your password you must reinstall the application User 1 Go to Start Menu Click on Control Panel 2 Open Add Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel 3 Select the Security Panel Application in the list and click Add Remove 4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears click Yes Supervisor 1 Go to Start Menu Click on Control Panel 2 Open Add Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel 3 Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor in the list and click Add Remove 4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears click Yes Reinstalling the Security Application Panel
12. XGA Extended VGA Zip Drive A 100MB read write removable media disk drive 83 r LifeBook B Series Section Eight 84 Index A AC adapter au ne ae 27 79 indicator za E sante 13 plug adapters as nd set 67 Anti theft Lock Slot 11 Application See Pre installed Software Auto Airline Adapter 27 79 B Battery iets oe tee ea Fan 37 alarm Years nennen 37 Dti en dires de dash open aio 12 CAFE A Nee 68 charging indicator 14 cold swapping 38 Conserving power 32 dead AA PAPAYA 56 faulty 25 Siig nenne 56 increasing Life oe cave eden see 68 level indicators 13 lithium ion battery 37 81 LOW ke tae gta pet el ers 37 problems ito ais asie 56 57 rechargimg Sonica cd des ein 37 TEplaC its Kaka baa na a 38 O 38 suspend mode 37 warm sWapping 38 BatteryAld sa a NE a 76 BIOS Piet ee ARA meee ete 79 STs Hamak eng ADAN AGANG pe ae he male a 29 setup US lai 29 BOO a oi a ae 79 Boot seglence its 29 Built in Microphone 9 Built in Speakers 52 C Cache MeMO asini ans en an 79 CapsLock nis Aa a Ar 14 CD ROM CURONE CRT EY TA NEN NAN ENT 69 Closed Cover Switch 8 Cold swapping
13. and an external floppy disk drive The Port Replicator connects to the rear panel of your LifeBook See Device Ports on page 46 REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your Port Replicator s rear panel components PS 2 Mouse Port The PS 2 mouse port allows you to connect an external PS 2 Mouse Figure 4 9 Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial RS 232C devices This is also sometimes referred to asa COMM port Figure 4 9 Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port Figure 4 9 External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor Note that if a Port Replicator is attached you must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator Figure 4 9 External Floppy Disk Drive Port The external floppy disk drive port allows you to attach an optional external floppy disk drive Note that if you are connecting a USB floppy disk drive you must use the USB port on the system Figure 4 9 LAN RJ 45 Port The LAN port allows you to connect a LAN to the Port Replicator Note that when the system is attached to the Port Replicator the LAN Port on the Port Replicator should be used not the LAN Port on the system DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook and charge the internal Lithium ion batte
14. time The C partition must be a FAT FAT32 or NTFS Troubleshooting partition and it must be directly before the backup partition on your hard disk 1 At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen click Options Create New Backup There is also a button on the main DISE screen that performs the same function 2 You will be prompted to type a password Type a password or leave the password fields blank then click OK DISE displays a warning that it must go to DOS to create the image 3 Click Yes DISE creates an image file in the backup partition If you created a backup image previously the new image overwrites the old one Enlarging the Backup Partition If there is not enough unused space in the backup parti tion on your hard disk DISE will resize the partition DISE will display the minimum maximum and recom mended sizes for the backup partition You choose the size you want DISE takes the space from the FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition that you are backing up If there is not enough unused space in that partition to take you will not be able to resize the backup partition and create an image file You can delete files from the FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition to create more unused space on the hard disk Restoring a Backup Image You can restore either a factory image or a backup image you created Be aware that restoring a backup image will replace the contents ofthe C partition with the image you resto
15. 100 FIL lt 51 75 0 ING 26 50 0 bu 11 25 0 71 lt q Low Warning lt 11 lt Critical Low or n Dead Battery 3A Shorted Battery Figure 2 10 Battery Level Indicator 13 r LifeBook B Series Section Two Y CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced Figure 2 10 POINT If there is no battery activity the power adapters are not connected and the power switch is Off the Battery Level indicators will also be off BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol This symbol states whether the battery is charging This indicator operates whether the power switch is in the On or Off position and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge Y CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged O HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive 14 PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your LifeBook is accessing a PC Card The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed See PC Cards on page 40 O NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode Point If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pr
16. A bridge battery allows a charged Lithium ion battery to be replaced without shutting down the system The bridge battery capacity is not large and can vary with the condi tion or your LifeBook so you will have three minutes at the most to make the change AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC 40W supplying 16V DC to the LifeBook Fujitsu Model FPCAC16 which includes an AC cable Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface standards DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Overall Dimensions Approximately 9 92 w x 8 54 d x 1 26 h Weights Approximately 2 95 lbs with 3 cell battery Approximately 3 61 lbs with Port Replicator and 3 cell battery ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non operating 15 to 60 C 5 to 140 E Humidity Operating 20 to 85 relative non condensing Non operating 8 to 85 relative non condensing Altitude Operating 10 000 feet 3 048 m maximum POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www fujitsupc com or call 1 800 733 0884 Memory Upgrades 128MB SDRAM 256MB SDRAM Docking Expansions Additional Port Replicator Universal LAN Hub Power 3 cell Lithium ion battery pack 6 cell Lithium ion battery pack Battery Charger Auto Airline Adapter AC Adapter Storage m External CD ROM drive PC Cards Xircom
17. Messages on page 61 53 r LifeBook B Series Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Modem Problems Messages about modem operation Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use See your application software documentation for additional information Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel port device a serial port device or a USB device Your LifeBook does not recognize the device or the device does not seem to The device is not properly installed Remove and re install the device See Device Ports on page 46 The device may have been installed while an application was running so your LifeBook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your LifeBook work properly Your software may not See your software documentation and activate the have the correct software correct driver driver active You may have the wrong See your device documentation and software docu I O address selected for mentation to determine the required I O address your device Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 Your device and another Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS device are assigned the same setup utility and any other installed hardware or I O address software to make sure there are no dupli
18. 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 Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook CPU MHz Megahertz 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 Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from 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 driv
19. Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 Install a charged battery or a Power adapter The primary battery is installed but is faulty Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence and condition ofthe batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 Ifa battery is indicating a short remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery The battery or batteries are low Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The power adapter AC or auto airline is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources on page 27 You turn on your LifeBook and nothing seems to happen continued The Power adapter AC or auto airline has no power from the AC outlet airplane seat jack or the car s cigarette lighter Move the AC cord to a different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet If you are using an auto airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position The Power adapter AC or auto airline is faulty Try a different Power adapter or install a charged optional second battery Pow
20. carrying case Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Keep it away from food and beverages If you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook 1 Turn it off 2 Position it so that the liquid can run out 3 Let it dry out for 24 hours or longer if needed 4 If your LifeBook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your LifeBook in a wet environment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your LifeBook Avoid exposure to sand dust and other environmental hazards Do not expose your LifeBook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as temperatures above 140 F 60 C may damage your LifeBook Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer If you are carrying your LifeBook 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 Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects Care and Maintenance Cleaning your LifeBook Always disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord Clean your LifeBook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abrasives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing your LifeBook If storing y
21. cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire LifeBook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details Some hotels have Digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem point The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload LAN RJ 45 Port The internal LAN RJ 45 port is used for an internal Fast Ethernet 10 100 Base T Tx connection Figure 2 6 See Internal LAN RJ 45 Port on page 46 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional physical lock down device Figure 2 7 11 r LifeBook B Series Section Two Battery Pack Lock Battery Pack Latch Lithium ion Battery Bay O 7 tits 0000 VI CID Port Replicator I Connector Main Unit and Configuration Label approximate 4 Memory Upgrade location 7 Compartment Speaker Ko 288 e Speaker oo oo 3 C oO O Figure 2 8 LifeBook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s bottom panel components Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of
22. easy steps See figure 2 6 on page 10 for loca tion POINT Note that the Port Replicator is designed to cover the LAN port located on the system This design ensures that the LAN port on the Port Replicator is the only one used when the Port Replicator is installed 46 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet PARALLEL PORT The parallel port or LPT port located on the Port Repli cator allows you to connect parallel devices such as a printer to your LifeBook In order to connect a parallel interface device follow these easy steps See figure 4 9 on page 44 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector SERIAL PORT The serial port or COMM port located on the Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices such as printers or scanners In order to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps See figure 4 9 on page 44 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector PS 2 PORT The PS 2 port located on the Port Replicator allows you to connect an external keyboard and or numeric keypad and mous
23. equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network Your Fujitsu LifeBook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On this LifeBook is a label that contains the FCC Regis tration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment among other information If requested the user must provide their telephone company with the following information 1 The telephone number to which the LifeBook is connected 2 The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment 3 That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ 11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant 4 The FCC Registration Number This equipment is designed to be connected to the tele phone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ 11C which is
24. installed on the computer at the time you purchased it The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk You can use DISE to restore the factory image and return your computer to the state in which it shipped from Fujitsu Although it is not necessary you can use DISE to store an additional image file that you create For example if you install several applications and save data files on your hard disk you can create a new image file that includes them and then save that image file on the hard disk Then in the event ofa hard disk failure you can restore the image that includes the applications and data files you use Fujitsu recommends that you create a DISE disk as a rescue disk If your computer fails you can boot and run DISE from the rescue disk POINT Using the DISE feature will reduce the amount of usable disk space on your hard disk drive Creating Drive Image SE Diskettes Note You can use a DISE disk to boot your machine and run DISE if your machine is unbootable or if you do not have access to Windows Insert a formatted floppy disk in your machine From the Drive Image Special Edition main window click Options gt Create Drive Image SE Diskette Running DISE from Diskettes 1 Insert the Drive Image SE Disk 1 in the floppy drive 2 Reboot your computer 3 Insert Disk 2 type DISE then press lt Enter gt Creating a Backup Image You can create a backup image of your C drive at any
25. memory hold up battery is dead This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your LifeBook This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system 62 System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected This means that there is a fault in your built in memory If you continue to operate you risk corrupting your data Contact your support representative for repairs nnnn System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilobytes successfully tested System timer error The timer test failed The main clock that operates the computer is faulty Requires repair of system board Contact your support representative for repairs UMB upper limit segment address nnnn Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM
26. not detected Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu located within the Main menu to try to auto detect the internal hard drive 57 r LifeBook B Series Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions An error message is displayed on the screen during the LifeBook boot sequence Power On Self Test POST has detected a problem See the Power On Self Test POST messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem Not all messages are errors some are simply status indicators See Power On Self Test Messages on page 61 Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password Your LifeBook appears to change setup parameters when you start it BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility The BIOS CMOS back up battery has failed Contact your support representative for repairs This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years Video Problems The built in display is blank when you turn on Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Clear
27. numerical keys is controlled through the NumLk key Cursor keys Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right left up or down within windows applications and documents Function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 are used in conjunction with the n Fn key to pro duce special actions that vary depending on what pro gram is running Windows keys These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button or the right button on your pointing device NUMERIC KEYPAD Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys NumLk can be activated by pressing the NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func tions Figure 2 11 point If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external keypad The indicator will come on however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook has three Windows keys two Start keys
28. press the ENTER key If you are not satisfied press the HOME key to begin again at Step 2 19 r LifeBook B Series Section Two Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other Y CAUTION Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off you will override the external volume control setting CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 func tions keys Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding EN will decrease the volume of your LifeBook Press ing F9 repeatedly while holding FN will increase the volume of your LifeBook point There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources We recommend that you experiment with th
29. sudden discharge of elec tricity from 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 from 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 80 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 hexa decimal 00101111 in binary 47 in decimal 1 0 Input Output Data entering and leaving your LifeBook in electronic form I O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook 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 Data 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 KB Kilobyte LAN Local Area
30. the Closed Cover switch See figure 2 5 on page 8 for location on with a series of beeps and your built in display is blank has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate your LifeBook The LifeBook is set for an Pressing F10 while holding down the FN key external monitor only allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display only external monitor only both built in display and external monitor The angle of the display Move the display and the brightness control until and the brightness settings you have adequate visibility are not adequate for your lighting conditions The power management time Press any button the keyboard or move the mouse outs may be set for very short to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend intervals and you failed to Resume button The display may be shut off by notice the display come on Standy mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout and go off again The LifeBook turned Power On Self Test POST Contact your support representative Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password 58
31. the bottom of your LifeBook See figure 2 8 on page 12 for location This label contains specific information regarding the options you ve chosen for your LifeBook Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label Configuration ID Operating System Configuration No FPC01013AQ Part No CPXXXXXXXXXXXX B 2175 Celeron 500 10 4T 64M 98 10G kaa Model Processor Screen Size Memory Hard Drive Figure 7 1 Configuration Label MICROPROCESSOR Intel Celeron 500 MHz low voltage processor MEMORY System Memory 64MB or 128MB SDRAM pre installed with 256MB SDRAM maximum Cache Memory 128K On die L2 BIOS Memory 512KB Flash ROM 256 Bytes CMOS RAM with back up battery VIDEO Built in color flat panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability Video Color and Resolution 10 4 SVGA TFT Internal 800 x 600 pixel resolution 256K colors External 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution 256 colors Simultaneous Video Yes 800 x 600 16 bit high color max XGA SVGA and VGA compatible Video RAM 4MB Embedded SDRAM AUDIO SoundBlaster Pro compatible 32 bit stereo PCM FM sound chip Stereo headphone jack 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Mono microphone jack 125 mVp p or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in speakers 28 mm diameter Stereo One built in monaural microphone MAS
32. time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery Figure 2 8 See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound Figure 2 8 Port Replicator Connector This connector allows you to connect the Port Repli cator Figure 2 8 12 Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook In addition the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative It identifies the exact version of various components of your LifeBook Figure 2 8 Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook hence improving overall performance Figure 2 8 See Memory Upgrade Module on page 42 Battery Charging Hard Drive Access AC Adapter Battery Leve Power Getting to Know Your LifeBook Security Indicator Figure 2 9 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook These symbols tell you how each ofthose components are operating Figure 2 9 Y POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational It h
33. use the embedded SmartCard Reader you must purchase an optional SmartCard adapter for installation into an available Type II PC Card slot 41 y LifeBook B Series Section Four Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook has been configured with either 64MB or 128MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM factory installed To increase your LifeBook s memory capacity you must replace the original memory module with a higher capacity module The memory upgrade must be a dual in line DIMM 100 MHz SDRAM module Y CAUTION Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except those specifically shown in the directions for installing and removing the memory upgrade module INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 Turn off power to your LifeBook using the power switch and remove any attached power adapter AC or auto airline 2 Make sure that all connector covers are closed 3 Turn the LifeBook bottom side up with the front panel toward you 4 Remove the screws of the memory upgrade module compartment Figure 4 6 5 Remove the cover oa Figure 4 6 Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment Y CAUTION The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic discharge ESD Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module 6 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve 7 Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up Align t
34. wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data 82 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 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 pre determined 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 LifeBook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard Stereo audio A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources Stroke keyboard The amount of t
35. you can do to prevent your LifeBook battery from running down as quickly For example you can create an appropriate power saving profile put your LifeBook into Suspend mode when it is not performing an operation and you can limit the use of high power devices As with all mobile battery powered computers there is a trade off between performance and power savings SUSPEND RESUME BUTTON When your LifeBook is active the Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put your LifeBook into Suspend mode Push the Suspend Resume button when your LifeBook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode See figure 2 5 on page 8 for location If your LifeBook is suspended pushing the Suspend Resume button will return your LifeBook to active oper ation You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator See Power Indicator on page 13 If the indicator is visible and not flashing your LifeBook is fully operational If the indicator is both visible and flashing your LifeBook is in Suspend mode If the indicator is not visible at all the power is off or your LifeBook is in Save to Disk mode See Save to Disk Mode 32 SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical pa
36. you need to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK Your LifeBook will shut down and then reboot Y CAUTION Turning off your LifeBook without exiting Windows or turning on your LifeBook within 10 seconds of the LifeBook being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time 34 POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows Start menu check that the Hard Drive CD ROM PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off See Figure 2 5 on page 8 If you turn offthe power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss To assure that your LifeBook shuts down without error use the Windows shut down procedure Y CAUTION Be sure to close all files exit all applications and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power with the power switch If files are open when you turn the power off you will lose any changes that have not been saved and may cause disk errors Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your LifeBook to complete its opera tions and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box
37. 00 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the display FN F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding EN will decrease the volume of your LifeBook FN F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding EN will increase the volume of your LifeBook Fn F10 Pressing F10 while holding Fn allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display panel only both built in display panel and external monitor or external moni tor only 16 Left Button Right Button Getting to Know Your LifeBook Cursor Control Figure 2 12 Quick Point pointing device Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel The Quick Point is composed ofa cursor control at the center of the keyboard and two buttons on the palm rest of your LifeBook The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger and the more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move The upper button functions t
38. 3 Click OK 4 Move the power switch to the off position If you are going to store your LifeBook for a month or more see the Care and Maintenance section 4 User Installable Features 36 LifeBook B Series Section Four Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your LifeBook when no external power source is available The battery is durable and long lasting but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures high voltages chemicals or other hazards The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions m When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of 5 C 40 F or a high of 35 C 95 F Extreme tempera tures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temp erature range See Battery Charging Indicators on page 14 When using a high current device such as a modem CD ROM drive or the hard drive using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life Y CAUTION Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness applications features power management settings battery condition and other customer preferences CD ROM drive or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life The battery charging capacity is reduced as th
39. Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid metal or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive CDs Caring for your CDs CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them Do not spill liquids on CDs Do not scratch CDs Do not put a label on CDs Do not get dust on CDs Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil Always use a felt pen Ifa CD is subjected to a sudden change in tempera ture cold to warm condensation may form on the sur face 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 CDs Ifa CD is dirty use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean soft lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Caring for your CD ROM Drive Your CD ROM drive is durable but you must treat it with care Please pay attention to the following points m The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration w
40. CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to your safety to the safe operation of your computer or to the integrity of your files Please read all caution information carefully A WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you your LifeBook or your files Please read all warning information carefully FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways Toll free 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc com Web site http www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any Fujitsu On line You can go directly to the on line Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link located in the Windows Start menu You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on line by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu Point You must h
41. CreditCard Modem 56K GlobalACCESS Additional Accessories Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Numeric Keypad USB Camera Presentation Audio system TeleAdapt 16 TeleCord IBM Modem Saver Notebook Guardian Lock Stylus Five Pack Pointing Cap Carrying Cases Duo Carrying Case Diplomat Carrying Case PRE INSTALLED SOFTWARE Your LifeBook comes with pre installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats The software configuration installed is dependent upon the operating system that is pre installed on your system In addition there is file transfer software virus protection software and Power Management software LEARNING ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them upon installation We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application Manuals Included with your LifeBook you will find manuals for your operating system and other pre installed software Manuals that are not included are available online through the help system of the software We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or 2000 Professional Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook either Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is installed as your operating syste
42. E R AGA NAA 53 Hard Disk Timeout 34 Headphone Jack 11 47 Hibernation Feature 33 Idle Modes ses ds Sent 33 Infrared Pott ren 11 47 Internal LAN Jack 46 IDA ri Rn 47 K Keyboard u ns R RR R kn 8 15 CUPSOT Keystone rare le 15 function KEYS 20 15 numeric keypad 15 problems eii aa 53 windows keys 15 L LifeBook CAF o e TRE E NE one 5 67 SCOPING Suse entente re 67 traveling iosa rares oasi dia 67 LifeBook Application Panel 8 LifeBook Security Application Panel 76 buttons arpa creano 23 CONfiguring an nein 23 deactivating au 24 launching applications 23 Operating ascii rta 22 passwords Era ii edo 21 SETUP se ia cele a 24 uninstalling 22 M Memory sini diles 42 Capacity ate brins bir bie Beinahe 43 compartment 12 42 extended nisse 43 installing nn ae aa cs 42 problems x Zy a ia ia 53 TEMOVIDG oi tai a 42 SUM ri ea 43 upgrade module 42 Microphone Jack 11 47 Modem nk arie 11 Problems naa Ra Z tsar tement 54 86 Modem Jack iii sn Bares 46 Modem Result Codes 62 Mouse probl ms sssissss sis ioni asriionoe 53 See Quick Point N NumericKeyp
43. Enter 21 r LifeBook B Series Section Two 4 Follow the on screen instructions to set the Supervisor password Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on Security Panel Application and Set User Password 4 Follow the on screen instructions to set the user password Point You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off or suspend state You always need to push the Suspend Resume button to input the user pass word Your system will not begin the boot sequence without entering your supervisor user password From Off State 1 Turn on your system 2 When the Security Indicator flashes enter the pass word and press Enter button For example if the password is 22222 Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter button The LifeBook will boot to normal operation From Suspend State 1 Press your Suspend Resume button 2 When the Security Indicator flashes enter the pass word and press Enter button The LifeBook should resume normal operation Incorrect Password Entry If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession the system will beep for about one minute If a valid password is entered within a minute while system beeps the beeping will stop and t
44. FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the RENs contact your local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68 Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning This equipment may not be used on coin operated telephones provided by your telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs Contact your state s public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for more information Thi
45. ON KEYS sericea aio area ma nee 15 Function KeyS 442 sya dk ii 16 Quick Point Pointing Device Touch Sereen ae seele 18 Volume Control Controlling the Volume 20 LifeBook Security Application Panel Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel 21 Passwords 21 Operating Your LifeBook Security Application Panel 22 Precautions antenne be anne reg 22 Uninstalling the Security Panel Application 22 Launching Applications with the Security Application Panel 23 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters 27 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel 28 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 28 Closing the Display Panel 28 Starting Your LifeBook Power On hue a paaa tesa ee awe AGANG mens NG 29 Boot sequence A J arta atin are 29 BIOS Setup Utility oonan naaa 29 Booting the System with Windows 98 Second Edition 30 Installing Click Me Windows 98 only 31 Booting the System with Windows 2000 Professional 31 Registering Your LifeBook 31 r LifeBook i Series Power Management Suspend Resume Button 32 Suspend Mode 32 Save to Disk Mode Windows 98 Second Edition models only 32 Hibernation Feature Windows 2000 Professional models only
46. PORT The modem RJ 11 telephone port is used for an internal modem To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps See figure 2 6 on page 10 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet A WARNING The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire LifeBook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details Some hotels have Digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem Y CAUTIONS The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload The internal modem on all LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada INTERNAL LAN RJ 45 PORT The internal LAN RJ 45 port is used for an internal Fast Ethernet 10 100 Base T Tx connection If your LifeBook has been configured with internal LAN capability you will need to configure your LifeBook to work with your particular network Please refer to your network administrator for information on your network configuration To connect the LAN cable follow these
47. Proof of purchase is not required if you register within 30 days of your purchase How do I register With Windows 98 Second Edition it is a part ofthe Welcome process For Windows 98 and Windows 2000 Getting Started you can also double click on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and then follow the instructions point Make sure you have connected a phone line to your modem before you use E Registration You may also complete the pre printed registration form and either Fax to 1 800 511 9989 Mail to Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 Attn Warranty Department You may also register on our Web site www fujitsupc com support You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to use this option 31 y LifeBook B Series Section Three Power Management Your LifeBook has many options and features for conserving battery power Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention such as those for the internal modem However others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating condi tions such as those for the display brightness Internal power management for your LifeBook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system pre bundled power management application or from settings made in BIOS setup utility Besides the options available for conserving battery power there are also some things that
48. S STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS Floppy Disk Drive External USB 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive which accommo dates 1 44MB or 720KB floppy disks INTEGRATED POINTING DEVICE Quick Point pointing device LIFEBOOK SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL Application Launcher buttons default to the following Label Button Function Default Application 1 Application A Microsoft Works 2 Application B Calculator 3 Internet Internet Explorer 4 E Mail Netscape Messenger 73 r LifeBook B Series Section Seven THEFT PREVENTION LOCK Lock slot for use with physical restraining security systems The locking system by Kensington is recommended COMMUNICATIONS Modem Internal Multinational V 90 standard 56K fax modem ITU V 90 56K data 14 4K fax and LAN 10 100 base Tx Ethernet Actual data transfer rate over U S telephone lines varies and is less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions DEVICE PORTS On the LifeBook PC Card slot for two Type II or one Type III cards PCMCIA Standard 2 1 with CardBus support One 15 pin D SUB connector for VGA external monitor see Display specifications Two USB Universal Serial Bus connectors for input output devices One modular modem RJ 11 connector One LAN RJ 45 connector One stereo headphone jack See Audio specifications One mono microphone jack See Audio specifications One IrDA port for infrared devices On
49. Serial Bus Port 47 Infrared Port 47 Microphone Jack 47 Headphone Jack 47 External Monitor Port 47 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem 51 Specific Problems 51 Troubleshooting Table 52 Power On Self Test Messages 61 Modem Result Codes 62 Restoring Your Pre installed Software Drive Image Special Edition DISE 63 Drivers and Applications Restore CD 63 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook ER 67 Batteries a ANA a ad ne nut 68 Floppy Disks and Drives 68 CDS are ana Dh 69 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label 73 Microprocessor 73 M MO iad lit ne e ated tan saut 73 Vid o sr sir a ua had 73 Le eg ha 73 Mass Storage Device Options 73 Integrated Pointing Device 73 LifeBook Security Application Panel 73 Theft Prevention Lock 74 Communications 74 Table of Contents Device Portsa sinon an dr in 74 Keyboard lu a os aa sione 74 POWER ict naala B ah ne Me ea 74 Dimensions and Weight 74 Environmental Requirements 75 Popular Accessories n u annua
50. Shut Down sense ine a 34 Software See Pre installed Software Standby Mode can anne 33 Status Indicator Panel 8 13 Suspend lt gt E nk se 82 Suspend Mode 32 Suspend Resume Button 8 T Theft Prevention Lock 74 Touch Screen sospese rensei a SEERE aan 18 calibrating asar ridad ride es 19 Clicking ida 18 double clicking viii id 18 dragging Oi 19 Troubleshooting 51 U Universal Serial Bus Port 47 USB ick RR ea ani ee ANA 47 54 porsi AA 11 problems ssi io 54 W Warm SWap usa ZK ten tae ana 38 Windows AAA 30 end user license agreement 30 Windows keys 15 Application key 15 Start keys en a na 15 87 r LifeBook B Series 88
51. To reinstall supervisor or user security application you will need your Drivers and Utilities CD The Secpanel folder located in the Utilities Security Panel contains the setup files for supervisor and user security applica tion 1 Double click the Setup FJSECS EXE file The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear Follow the instructions on the screen 2 Double click the Setup FJSECU EXE file The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear Follow the instructions on the screen Supervisor and user passwords can be set by the Windows Software which are FJSECS EXE and FJSECU EXE respectively FISECU EXE for user password cannot run without supervisor password First you need to run FJSECS EXE to set supervisor password before setting user password Follow instructions under Setting Passwords If you forget both passwords please contact Fujitsu PC Corporation Service and Support at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fujitsu PC Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook When calling please have a valid credit card and provide proof of ownership You will then be given instructions on where to ship your LifeBook Getting to Know Your LifeBook LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH THE SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined ap
52. USB device follow these easy steps See figure 2 7 on page 11 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Y POINT Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and standards not all USB devices and or drivers are guaranteed to work INFRARED PORT The Infrared IrDA 1 1 4Mbps port allows for wireless data transfer between your LifeBook and other IrDA compatible devices such as another computer or a printer without the use of a cable See figure 2 6 on page 10 for location It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of communication both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstruction The devices must also be separated by at least 6 but no more than 36 for maximum performance The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications A television radio remote control unit or a wireless headphone is being used nearby Direct sunlight fluorescent light or incandescent light shines directly on the port Y CAUTION Do not move either device while communication is active as it may interrupt data transmission User Installable Features Y CAUTION Be careful not to scratch the infrared port lens Scratches dirt or other surface marks can degrade operation POINT With Windows 98 Second Edition you can use the Infrared Recipient application for i
53. able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test POST your LifeBook will load your operating system Y CAUTION Never turn off your LifeBook during the Power On Self Test POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook on the next time See Power On Self Test Messages on page 61 BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting up your LifeBook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your LifeBook s BIOS When your LifeBook is first turned on the main system Getting Started memory is empty and it needs to find instructions to start up your LifeBook This information is in the BIOS program Each time you power up or restart your Life Book it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded During booting your LifeBook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook You restart your LifeBook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application You reset the system by pr
54. ad ren ne ata 15 NumEk rennen nein 14 P Parallel Port NN RN N R RR rar 46 81 problems ns 54 PC Card access indicator iii ea ie art 14 CALC NITA KA tesa fares Rs Gare ea 69 installing nes gola ol gola 40 Problems rss a Marat de 54 TEMOVINS nase er ee 40 Slot ns a aan HR 10 Port Replicator 44 attaching u AGAR hay DAANAN Kan a 45 bara 45 Problems evito ass uns Mee SD UNA 52 POST van mine make 8 Power AG adapters Eee 27 Auto Airline adapter 27 AA PERA 55 indicator u He beady wages Deady bea base 13 Management ie NAA AR a ae 32 AA 34 ONORE RE EIA E 29 problems nn nes 57 SOUL Bares este all 27 Power Management 32 34 Power On Self Test 29 61 Pre Installed Software 75 manvals Mca een sende 75 tutorials nen s nee are an ade aes 75 PO REEL E a 82 PS 2 Port ila Er NAN ER 46 Q Quick Point same ts ee la 17 cheking ns na ia aaa 17 control adjustment 18 double clicking 17 dragoner MAKA NAN AINA NA eli 18 R Registration TTT 30 31 Restarting nen O BANAT ds 34 Restoring your hard disk 63 BELL da een 46 RJ 45 ii AN 46 S Save to Disk Mode 32 Nadi u se ae ae een 14 SDRAM ss os td t KALA 12 42 Serial Port inicie en aa dites 46 82 problems uses ri ews aoe 54
55. an Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CET appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du R glement sur le mat rial brouilleur du Canada Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Fujitsu LifeBook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CALLA The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the
56. and an Application key The two Start keys display the Start menu This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button The Application key func tions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional infor mation regarding the Windows keys Figure 2 11 CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up down left and right in applications In programs such as Windows Explorer it moves the focus selects the next item up down left or right Figure 2 11 15 r LifeBook B Series Section Two FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook has 12 function keys F1 through F12 The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application You should refer to your software docu mentation to find out how these keys are used Figure 2 11 Fn Key The Fn key provides extended functions for the LifeBook and is always used in conjunction with another key FN F3 Pressing F3 while holding FN will toggle the Audio Mute on and off FN F4 Pressing F4 while holding FN will toggle the internal pointing device on and off Fn F5 Pressing F5 while holding Fn allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation Video compensation controls spacing on the display When it is enabled displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 6
57. and when to run this program Drive Image Special Edition DISE by PowerQuest DISE by PowerQuest provides a way to restore your computer if you experience a hard disk crash or other system failure DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state BatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited BatteryAid allows you to control the display brightness of your LifeBook in order to maximize battery life See your BatteryAid online help for more information on the correct way to use this program point As your notebook does not support the CPU Clock control the option is not active within the Power Control menu of BatteryAid Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Explorer is installed as your default internet browser Netscape Communicator by Netscape Communications Corporation Netscape Explorer is installed as an alternative browser Adobe Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat Reader located in the Service and Support Software folder allows you to view navigate and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms LifeBook Security Application Panel Software Your LifeBook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application panel They include a CD Player Application Panel Setup Application Panel Guide Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel
58. as several different states each of which tells you what mode your LifeBook is in at that time Steady On This means that there is power to your LifeBook and that it is ready for use Flashing This means that your LifeBook is in Suspend mode m Steady Off This means that your system is either in Save to Disk mode or that your LifeBook has been turned off with the power switch If you are charging your battery the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook is shut off The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows but have not turned off the power switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook is operating from the AC adapter the Auto Airline adapter or the batteries This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook is using On This means that either of the adapters are currently in use Off Power is only coming from the batteries and you do not have an adapter connected TAMA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed In addition this symbol states how much charge is available within the installed battery The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook Figure 2 10 gt E TEIL lt 76 100 Charging NABA lt 76
59. ave an active internet connection to use the on line URL links WARRANTY Your LifeBook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty and includes toll free technical support Check the service kit that came with your LifeBook for warranty terms and conditions LifeBook B Series Section One 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook LifeBook B Series Section Two Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2 1 Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook even if you are already familiar with notebook computers UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook unpack it carefully and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below For a pre configured model you should have LifeBook B Series notebook Figure 2 1 Two 3 cell Lithium ion batteries one pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 Port Replicator Figure 2 3 External USB Floppy Disk Drive Figure 2 4 Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Driver and Application Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this document International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft Windows Manual and Certificate of Authenticity First Cabin Registration card and envelope Figure 2 2 AC Adapter Figure 2 3 Port Replicator Figure 2 4 External Floppy Disk Drive
60. but you must complete it in order to use your computer Getting Started Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed You will be asked to enter several pieces of identification information and how you access the Internet For the modem settings enter your current location information where you will be using your LifeBook If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time you may click the Skip button and you will go directly to the condition of use page Once you have setup your LifeBook to dial out Windows 98 Second Edition will make a free 30 telephone call which will test these settings If the call is unsuccessful you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support See Fujitsu PC Contact Information on page 3 If you would simply like to move on and register at a later time you may click the Skip button and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page Registration If your connection is successful you will go to the Registration Confirmation page On this page simply enter the requested information and then check the box at the bottom to register your copy of Windows 98 Second Edition with Microsoft Once you have finished click the Next button to continue Point If you do not register at this time you can do it later si
61. cally This feature is independent of the Suspend Resume button DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one ofthe power management parameters This feature saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically This feature is independent of the Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 HARD DISK TIMEOUT The Hard Disk Timeout is another one ofthe power management parameters This feature saves power by turning off the hard drive ifthere is no hard drive activity for the user selected timeout period Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause it to restart automatically This feature is independent of the Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT The Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Management to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the LifeBook on battery power or one of the adapters The settings may also be changed in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and
62. cations Parallel port is set to Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to output only bi directional or ECP PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system The card is not properly installed Remove and re install the card See PC Cards on page 40 The card may have been installed while an application was running so your LifeBook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your LifeBook Your software may not have the correct software driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver You may have the wrong I O address selected for your PC Card device See your PC Card documentation to determine the required I O address Change the settings in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 Your PC Card device and another device are assigned the same I O address Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications 54 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook and nothing seems to happen The installed primary battery is completely discharged there is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter AC or Auto Airline installed Check the Status Indicator
63. d follow these easy steps Local area network LAN cards IDE solid state disk cards SCSI cards Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2 1 or CardBus standards Optional SmartCard adapter For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions INSTALLING PC CARDS on removing your card Some PC Cards may require PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot To install a your LifeBook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them PC Card follow these easy steps Figure 4 5 2 Push the Eject button until it pops out and then push it in to eject the card This will allow you to remove the card 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card Some PC Cards may require your LifeBook to be Off while installing them 2 Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot If there is see Removing PC Cards User Installable Features SMARTCARD READER An embedded SmartCard Reader is provided on your LifeBook SmartCards are the same size and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated micropro cessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security informa tion and provide personal identification and informa tion In order to
64. devices are in use Save to Disk mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension because all of the peripheral devices will be re initialized when the system restarts The main advantage of using the Save to Disk func tion is that power is not required to maintain your data This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time The drawback of using Save to Disk mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices Getting Started point Save to Disk mode requires allocating a significant amount of hard drive capacity for saving all system memory which reduces your usable disk space When you purchase your LifeBook it will have space allocated for the memory installed If you upgrade the original system by adding a memory upgrade module without changing the size of your Save to Disk allocation you will get an error message when you try to activate Save to Disk mode and it will not work Use the PHDISK Utility to increase the size of the Save to Disk file SAVE2DSK BIN You can download the Save to Disk File Allocation information from our Web site at www fujitsupc com If you need help contact your support representative for recommendations HIBERNATION FEATURE Windows 2000 Professional models only The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Sus
65. e In order to connect a PS 2 interface device follow these easy steps See figure 4 9 on page 44 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated point A mouse keyboard or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your LifeBook without restarting or changing setups Point The use of two PS 2 devices simultaneously from the port requires a PS 2 splitter DOCKING PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your Life Book to an optional port replicator or docking station In order to connect your LifeBook to one of these devices follow the instructions that came with your docking port See figure 2 8 on page 12 for location EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE PORT The external floppy disk drive port is used for attaching an optional external floppy disk drive In order to connect an external floppy disk drive to your LifeBook follow the instructions that came with your external floppy disk drive See figure 4 9 on page 44 for location Y POINT Although there is a USB port on the system that will accommodate a floppy disk drive and a standard floppy disk drive connector on the Port Replicator only one drive should be connected at any time UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT The Universal Serial Bus port USB allows you to connect USB devices such as external game pads pointing devices keyboards and or speakers In order to connect a
66. e When you click Click Mel the following pre installed applications and utilities will be activated and appear on the taskbar McAfee ActiveShield BatteryAid LifeBook Application Panel ATI Display Properties Alps Touchpad BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not puta CD or floppy disk in any drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence When you turn on your LifeBook for the first time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen and then the Windows 2000 setup screen will appear The Windows 2000 Professional setup will prompt you through a series of screens You will be asked to enter custom and computer information user password date and time workgroup or computer domain and accept or reject the license agreement Once you have entered all the infor mation you will be asked to restart your computer Y POINT If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows 2000 Professional or to shut down your LifeBook REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK What are the benefits of registering You will receive an identification label for your Life Book which if your LifeBook is ever lost may help in getting it returned to you You also receive priority Personal Identification Number PIN technical support access and useful product mailings
67. e 100 pin connector for docking devices One embedded SmartCard Reader requires an optional SmartCard adapter and a third party applica tion On the Port Replicator One 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 compatible connector for external keyboard external mouse or external numeric keypad One 15 pin D SUB connector for VGA external monitor see Display specifications One 25 pin D SUB connector for parallel input output devices Bi directional output only or ECP One 9 pin D SUB connector for RS 232C serial input output devices One 25 pin special connector for external floppy disk drive connection One RJ 45 port for LAN connectivity 74 KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 83 Function keys F1 through F12 Feature extension key Fn Three Windows keys two Start keys and one application key Key pitch 17 mm Key stroke 2 mm Built in Quick Point pointing device with left and right buttons Built in Palm Rest External Keyboard Support PS 2 compatible External Numeric Keypad Support PS 2 compatible External Mouse Support PS 2 compatible POWER Batteries One 3 cell Lithium ion battery rechargeable 10 8V 1800mAh Two batteries are shipped with the system One installed and one spare An optional 6 cell 10 8V 3600mAh battery is also available Bridge Battery Your LifeBook comes equipped with a bridge battery
68. e battery ages If your battery is running low quickly you should replace it with a new one Y CAUTION Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook It may damage your AC adapter optional Auto Airline adapter another battery or your LifeBook itself It may also prevent operation of your LifeBook by draining all available current into the bad battery Y CAUTION Under federal state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries If you cannot find this information elsewhere contact your support representative at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel The indicator changes as the battery level changes User Installable Features The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto Airline adapter To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook and connect the AC or Auto Airline adapter POINT Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel There is no memory effect on the Lithiu
69. e various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level 20 Getting to Know Your LifeBook 1 Application A Button 2 Application B Button 3 Internet Button 4 E Mail Button Enter Button Figure 2 20 LifeBook Security Application Panel LifeBook Security Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook is the Security Appli cation Panel that allows you to secure your LifeBook from unauthorized use The Security Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with a touch of a button when your system is on If the security system is activated upon starting your LifeBook or resuming from suspend mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security Application Panel After entering a correct password your LifeBook resumes system operation Figure 2 20 SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL When you receive your LifeBook the security panel application is pre installed without any passwords The following sections will provide detailed information on your security panel how to set change or remove passwords Numbered Buttons Use these buttons to enter your password Figure 2 20 Enter Button After entering the button strokes push this button to enter the password into the LifeBook Figure 2 20 PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this LifeBook A supervisor password is typically the same for all LifeBooks i
70. eBook 2 Plugthe AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet Figure 3 1 Connecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook 2 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position OR 3 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto Airline adapter Y CAUTION The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto Airline adapter to use your LifeBook 27 r LifeBook B Series Section Three Display Panel Latch Figure 3 2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your LifeBook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active matrix technology OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Slide the Display Panel latch This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly 2 Lift the display backwards being careful not to touch the screen until it is at a comfortable viewing angle Figure 3 2 ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on your LifeBook you may want to adjust the brightness level of
71. em and applications Headphones are plugged into your LifeBook Plugging in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones BIOS audio settings are incorrect Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 Software driver is not config ured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help Sound could have been muted with function keys Press F3 while holding the Fn key to toggle the sound on and off Port Replicator Problems LifeBook does not turn on when installed in Port Replicator Port Replicator AC adapter is not plugged in Provide power to the Port Replicator LifeBook is not properly seated in the Port Replicator Remove and re dock your LifeBook Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your floppy disk You tried to write to a write protected floppy disk Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable See Preparing a Disk for Use on page 39 Floppy disk is not loaded correctly Eject floppy disk check orientation and re insert See Ejecting a Disk on page 39 You cannot access your floppy disk continued BIOS setup utility states Diskette Controller Disabled Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to enable Diskette Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29
72. ent important en r gions rurales r LifeBook B Series UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16Vdc with a current of 2 5A AC Adapter output polarity CE us For Authorized Repair Technicians Only Table of Contents Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information 3 Warranty iii ee nn nn ee 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK Overview Unpacking lia pida ei 7 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components 8 Left Side Panel Components 10 Right Side Panel Components 11 Bottom Components 12 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator 13 AC Adapter Indicator 13 Battery Level Indicators 13 Battery Charging Indicators 14 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator 14 PC Card Access Indicators 14 NumLk Indicator 14 CapsLock Indicator 14 SerLk Indicator 14 Security Indicator 14 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 15 Numeric Keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 CUES
73. epending on what you need to accomplish See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 Default Methods for using Save to Disk Mode 1 Press the Fn button together with the Suspend Resume button This will open a Save to Disk dialog box and begin the process Customer Configured BIOS Methods for using Save to Disk Mode 1 Click on the Start button click Shut Down and and then Standby Prior to that you should enable Save to Disk in the BIOS setup utility OR 2 Enable Save To Disk mode from within the Power dialog box of the BIOS setup utility then press the Suspend Resume button to execute this command under DOS or Windows 98 Second Edition OR 3 Enable Save To Disk mode from within the Power dialog box of the BIOS setup utility then allow the LifeBook to time out from lack of activity Y CAUTION The Suspend or Save to Disk mode should not be used with certain PC Cards Check your PC Card documentation for more information Points Disabling the Suspend Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook in Suspend or Save to Disk mode The resume function of the button cannot be disabled If your LifeBook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Save to Disk mode changes to open files are not lost The files are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Save to Disk mode When PC Cards or external
74. er programs into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of micro processor 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 a 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 of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a printer a modem a CD ROM Pitch Keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard Pixel The smallest element of a display a dot of color on your display screen The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your LifeBook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating sys
75. er switch is not in the On position Slide your power switch firmly to the Off position pause 10 seconds or more and then firmly to the On position 55 r LifeBook B Series Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your LifeBook turns off all by itself The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs You are operating on battery power only and have ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are all at the dead battery state and your machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend Resume button See Power Sources on page 27 You have a battery failure Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power Your LifeBook will not work on battery alone The installed batteries are dead Replace the bat
76. eries Section Four 48 K Troubleshooting 50 LifeBook B Series Section Five Troubleshooting Your LifeBook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field However you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot or problems with peripheral devices that you can solve by replacing the device The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightfor ward problems and identify failures that require service IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM If you encounter a problem go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn off your LifeBook 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your Life Book and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your LifeBook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information point If you keep notes about what you have tried your support re
77. essing the NumLk key will activate the external keypad The indicator will come on however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys O CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters O SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active On SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes if a password was set when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation Function Keys Getting to Know Your LifeBook Esc FI F2 F3 F4 N A pam o Caps A S D Lock Z x Shift Fn Ctrl a Alt Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2 11 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook has an integral 83 key keyboard The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101 key keyboard including the Windows keys and other special function keys This section describes the following keys Figure 2 11 Numeric keypad Your LifeBook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys The ability to toggle between the standard character and
78. essing the three keys CTRL ALT DEL BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS environment to operate your LifeBook The BIOS Setup Utility configures Device control feature parameters such as changing I O addresses and boot devices System Data Security feature parameters such as passwords Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following 1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook 2 Press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Press the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings BIOS Guide A guide to your LifeBook s BIOS is available online Please visit our service and support Web site at www fujitsupc com support Once there click on the Self Help Center link and select your LifeBook series from the pull down menu Once you have done that select the heading BIOS Guides from the pull down menu and finally select your specific unit s BIOS number If you are unsure of your LifeBook s BIOS number please refer to your packing slip 29 r LifeBook B Series Section Three point If your data security s
79. ettings require it you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a CD or floppy disk in any drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence When you turn on your LifeBook for the first time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen If you do nothing the system will read the hard drive for the operating system software flash the LifeBook configuration information on the screen and then the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome will begin Designed to accommodate the needs of many users in many different countries Windows 98 Second Edition needs to be configured the first time you use it Windows 98 Second Edition has three parts Getting Started You have the opportunity to enter custom information for your configuration file and setup your modem so that your LifeBook will be prepared to dial out Registration Easy online registration for Windows 98 with Microsoft and for your LifeBook with Fujitsu PC Corporation Windows License Agreement and Final Settings You have the opportunity to review the Windows 98 Second Edition License Agreement and then your configuration file will be generated Y POINT You may click Cancel at any time within this process to shutdown Windows 98 Second Edition You may restart this process at any time in the future
80. he Life Book will resume normal operation If no or an invalid password is entered while the system beeps the system will return to its previous locked state suspend or off and the Security Indicator will go off To reactivate the LifeBook after a password failure you must press the Suspend Resume button then enter a correct password 22 Y Point Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer The super visor password can override the user password PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover automatically places the LifeBook into suspend mode Opening the cover does not automati cally place the LifeBook into normal operation Instead you must enter the proper security password after pushing the Suspend Resume button Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook has low battery pushing the suspend resume button only turns on the Security Indicator Your LifeBook does not unlock the Security Indicator turns off after one minute To resume normal operation first attach a power supply to the LifeBook Then you may unlock the LifeBook UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATION You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application Uninstall the security panel application software This will disable all security feature Uninstall the security panel application with password still active
81. he connector edge of the memory 42 upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the LifeBook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 7 o S o Figure 4 7 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover 10 Replace the screws Point The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your LifeBook Once it is installed you should leave it in place unless you want to change system memory capacity REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time 3 While holding the clips out remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your LifeBook Figure 4 8 Figure 4 8 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve 5 Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module Y POINT After installing your new memory module you must complete the Resetting the Save to Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save to Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook See Save
82. he same as a left mouse button while the lower button has the same function as a right mouse button The actual functionality ofthe buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used Figure 2 12 POINT You have the option of using any two of the following pointing devices at any given time Quick Point touch screen or external PS 2 mouse See B OS Setup Utility on page 29 Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the top button once and then immediately release it To right click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the bottom button once and then imme diately release it Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Clicking Double Clicking Double clicking means pushing and releasing the top button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press and release the top button twice Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Double clicking Y CAUTION If the interval between clicks is too long the double click will not be executed point Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel 17 r LifeBook B Series Section Two Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the top button while moving the cursor To drag move the cursor t
83. ically with time Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own DIMM Dual in line memory module 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 a diskette 79 r LifeBook B Series Section Eight 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 transfers 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 compo nents 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 form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices ESD Electro Static Discharge The
84. ingertip Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Dragging on the Touch Screen Calibrating the Touch Screen In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor you must run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the first time or after you change the display resolution To run the calibration utility 1 On the Start menu point to Programs Point to Fujitsu Touch Panel Compensation Tool This will open the Compensation Tool 2 Adjust the display of your LifeBook to a comfortable angle and find the red symbol in the upper left corner of the display 3 Using the stylus touch the screen near the symbol and without lifting the tip move the stylus to the center of the symbol Once the stylus tip is in the center of the symbol lift it off the Touch Screen This will cause the red to disappear from the corner and reappear in a different place on your screen 4 Repeat step 3 until you have selected a total of nine symbols This is the minimum number of points necessary to calibrate your touch screen 5 Once you have selected the nine symbols press the ENTER key point If you receive an error message at this point you selected fewer than nine symbols Click OK and begin again at Step 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Touch the stylus to various points on the screen to verify that the screen is correctly calibrated If you are satisfied with the screen s calibration
85. ith the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD 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 Care and Maintenance will provide specific information but you should pay attention to the following points To keep out dust and dirt store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat Keep the cards dry Do not flex or bend the cards and do not place heavy objects on top of them Do not force cards into the slot Avoid dropping cards or subjecting them to excessive vibration 69 70 LifeBook B Series Section Six 7 Specifications 72 LifeBook B Series Section Seven Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Specifications of particular configurations will vary Part Number Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL Your LifeBook contains a configuration label located on
86. ity Applica tion Panel on page 23 Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouse like buttons and one cursor control button Figure 2 5 See Quick Point Pointing Device on page 17 Keyboard A full function keyboard with dedicated Windows keys Figure 2 5 See Keyboard on page 15 Built in Microphone The built in microphone allows mono audio input Figure 2 5 Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics and Touch Screen functionality Figure 2 5 Getting to Know Your LifeBook r LifeBook B Series Section Two DC Power Jack Air Vents PC Card Slot External Monitor Port behind cover PC Card Eject Lock Button Figure 2 6 LifeBook left side panel LEFT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s left side components DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto Airline adapter to power your Life Book and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery Figure 2 6 10 External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor Note that when the Port Replicator is attached to the system you must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator rather than the port on the system Figure 2 7 See External Monitor Port on
87. lure where x 1 4 The fixed disk is not working or not configured prop erly This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Troubleshooting Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Incorrect Drive B type run SETUP Type of floppy drive B not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Invalid NVRAM media type Problem with NVRAM access In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display prob lems You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller test failed You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard cont
88. lus or your finger with the Touch Screen Point To purchase additional or replacement styluses visit Fujitsu s accessories web site at http www fujitsupc com Clicking To left click touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately The Touch Screen does not support right clicking You also have the option to perform the left click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen once Figure 2 17 ae uo SU Figure 2 17 Clicking the Touch Screen Double Clicking To double click touch the item twice and then immedi ately remove the stylus tip You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen twice Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Double clicking the Touch Screen point If the interval between taps is too long the double click will not be executed point Parameters for the Touch Screen can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel Dragging Dragging means touching the screen with the stylus moving and then lifting the stylus To drag tap the Touch Screen twice with your stylus over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the screen after the final tap Next move the item to its new location by moving the stylus across the screen and then lifting the stylus to release it Dragging can also be done using your f
89. m PC Doctor 2000 PC Doctor by PC Doctor com Inc is primarily for use by your support representative when assisting you with troubleshooting LapLink 2000 with Windows 98 Second Edition Only LapLink Professional by LapLink com Inc allows you to transfer files directly to other computers via an internal modem a PC Card modem the infrared port the USB port or a serial or parallel cable cables not included See your LapLink online help for proper oper ating procedures Microsoft Works Microsoft Works is a suite of software containing the basic tools to write letters and reports track family and friends address books manage home finances and create a home inventory McAfee com Inc ActiveShield ActiveShield by McAfee is an antivirus program that can be run after loading data or programs onto your notebook It assists in protecting the data currently residing on your hard disk from contamination and destruction See your ActiveShield online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program 75 r LifeBook B Series Section Seven McAfee com Clinic on line coupon Clinic by McAfee com is a web based antivirus program that can be run from the McAfee com website after loading data or programs onto your LifeBook It assists in the protection ofthe data currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or contamination Go to http www mcafee com for more information on how
90. m ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging The charge times will be significantly longer if your LifeBook is in use while the battery is charging Ifyou want to charge the battery more quickly put your LifeBook into Suspend mode or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery See Power Management on page 32 Y CAUTION Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent CD ROM and PCMCIA powered external devices accesses may prevent charging completely Low Battery State When the battery is running low your LifeBook will beep every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator will flash If you do not respond to the low battery alarm the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens there will be a multiple beep alarm and the Battery Level indicator will show a dead battery Your LifeBook will then go into Suspend mode to try and protect your data for as long as possible There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the LifeBook reaches this point Y CAUTION You may not be able to hear the audio alarm if the volume control is set too low or is turned off by either the hardware or software However you will still be able to see the Battery Level indicator flash Once the low battery alarm occurs you need to save all your active data and put your LifeBook into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power s
91. mory built into the micro processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time 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 disk 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 suject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading CMOS RAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of 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 makes 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 intensity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate period
92. mply by double clicking on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process Follow the instructions on the screens and enter all of the necessary information Be as specific as possible so that if you need help the service and support team will be able to serve you better Final Settings The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement Read the agreement carefully When you finish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click on the Next button point If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows 98 Second Edition or to shut down your LifeBook Y Point You cannot use your LifeBook until you have accepted the License Agreement If you stop the process your LifeBook will return to the beginning of the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome Process even if you shut your LifeBook down and start it up again INSTALLING CLICK ME WINDOWS 98 ONLY The first time you boot up your system you will see an icon on the desktop called Click Me When you click the Click Me icon your system will automaticaly build the icon tray in the bottom right ofthe screen These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access Although the icon remains on the screen you need invoke it only onc
93. n a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual LifeBooks in a group environment should not use a common pass word A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button A valid stroke consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simultaneously The following are valid button strokes Pushing Pushing Pushing Pushing 4 by itself 2 and 3 at the same time 1 2 and 4 at the same time 1 2 3 and 4 at the same time The following are valid passwords The numbers within braces are button strokes using more than one button 2 3 1 enter 4 enter 1 3 2 3 4 1 4 2 enter Setting Passwords When shipped from the factory no passwords are set You have a choice of having no password or setting a supervisor and user password You must set the super visor password before the user password point The purpose of supervisor password is to be able to bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten The supervisor password alone will not lock the system point You have to set both the supervisor and user passwords for the security panel to work Setting Supervisor Password You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords The supervisor password can bypass the user password 1 Go to the Start menu 2 Click on Run 3 Typein FISECS EXE then press
94. nfrared file transfers LapLink Professional software can also be used for infrared file transfers MICROPHONE JACK The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm mono mini plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your LifeBook In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps See figure 2 7 on page 11 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated HEADPHONE JACK The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your LifeBook Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug In order to connect head phones or speakers follow these easy steps See figure 2 7 on page 11 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated POINT If you plug headphones into the headphone jack the built in stereo speakers will be disabled EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps See figure 2 7 on page 11 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector 47 r LifeBook B S
95. o the item you wish to move Press and hold the top button while moving the item to its new location and then release it Figure 2 15 OU Figure 2 15 Dragging Quick Point Device Control Adjustment The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box There are three aspects of Quick Point operation which you can adjust Buttons This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in double clicking Pointers This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality Motion This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the cursor It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow TOUCH SCREEN The integrated Touch Screen allows you to use either the included stylus or your finger as a pointing device You can use the stylus to click double click drag items and icons or to draw like a pen or pencil in applications that support this behavior such as drawing or painting programs See the documentation that came with your application for details Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen 18 Y CAUTION To avoid potential scratching and damage never use anything but the included sty
96. onformit aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas emp cher la d gradation du service Les r parations de l quipement de t l communications doivent tre eVectu es par un service de maintenance agr au Canada Toute r paration ou modification qui n est pas express ment approuv e par Fujitsu PC Corporation ou toute d faillance de l quipement peut entra ner la compagnie de t l communications exiger que l utilisateur d connecte l quipement de la ligne t l phonique Le code d arrangement de connexion de cet quipement est CA11A Le num ro de charge assign chaque terminal t l pho nique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant tre connect une boucle ou un circuit t l phonique utilis par ce p riph rique afin de pr venir toute surcharge La terminaison d une boucle peut tre consti tu e de n importe quelle combinaison de p riph riques de sorte que le total de num ros de charge de tous les p riph riques n exc de pas 100 Y AVERTISSEMENT Pour assurer la s curit les utilisateurs doivent v rifier que la prise de terre du service d lectricit les lignes t lphoniques et les conduites d eau m talliques sont connect es ensemble Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d tablir ces connexions eux m mes mais doivent contacter les services d inspection d installations lectriques appropri s ou un lectricien Ceci peut tre particuli rem
97. ook 2 Push down until you hear a click This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly Starting Your LifeBook POWER ON Power Switch The power switch is used to turn on your LifeBook from its off state Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery you can power on your LifeBook See figure 2 7 on page 11 for location Y CAUTION When you turn on your LifeBook be sure you have a power source This means that at least one battery is installed and charged or that the AC or Auto Airline adapter is connected and has power Facing the right side panel of your LifeBook move the power switch to the right this is the On position The power switch moved to the left is the Off position When you are done working you can either leave your Life Book in Suspend mode See Suspend Mode on page 32 or you can turn it off See Power Off on page 34 Y CAUTION Do not carry your LifeBook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration as you risk damaging your LifeBook When you Power On your LifeBook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your LifeBook will emit an audio warning and or an error message will be displayed See Power On Self Test Messages on page 61 Depending on the nature of the problem you may be
98. our LifeBook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batter ies Store your LifeBook and batteries separately If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook Store your LifeBook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between 25 C 13 F and 60 C 140 F Traveling with your LifeBook Do not transport your LifeBook while it is turned on Do not check your LifeBook as baggage Carry it with you Never put your LifeBook through a metal detector Have your LifeBook hand inspected by security per sonnel You can however put your LifeBook through a properly tuned X ray machine To avoid problems place your LifeBook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your LifeBook hand inspected by security personnel Security officials may require you to turn your Life Book On Make sure you have a charged battery on hand When traveling with the hard drive removed wrap the drive in a non conducting materials cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to install the drive if needed Never put your hard drive through a metal detector Have your hard drive hand inspected by security personnel You can however put your hard drive through a properly tuned X ray machine Take the necessary plug adapters if
99. our device See External Monitor Port on page 47 Your operating system soft ware is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver 59 r LifeBook B Series Section Five Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section See Specifications on page 73 Miscellaneous Problems An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application Application software often has its own set of error message displays See your application manual and help displays screens for more information Not all messages are errors some may simply be status 60 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error and status messages that Phoenix BIOS and or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message Error messages are marked with an Ifan error message is displayed that is not in this list write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual If you can find no refer ence to the message and its meaning is not clear contact your support re
100. ource You should provide a charged battery an AC power adapter or Auto Airline as soon as possible 37 r LifeBook B Series Section Four Y CAUTION When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active If you turn off the power with the power switch or remove all power sources while your LifeBook is in Suspend mode any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi cator just like the normal Suspend mode Once your LifeBook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged battery Once you have provided power you will need to press the Suspend Resume button to resume operation In the Dead Battery Suspend mode your data can be maintained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your LifeBook while an adapter is charging the battery Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery See figure 2 10 on page 13 If this display shows a Shorted Battery it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage an
101. ower all day connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable Set the power management for maximum battery life Put your LifeBook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it Limit your CD ROM access Disable the Windows CD auto insert function Always use fully charged batteries Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50 F 10 C and 125 F 52 C Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter 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 tem perature 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 heating equipment
102. page 47 PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allow you to install two Type II or one Type III PC Card Figure 2 6 See PC Cards on page 40 Microphone Jack USB Ports Infrared Port Getting to Know Your LifeBook LAN RJ 45 Port Headphone Jack Power Switch Modem RJ 11 Port Anti theft Lock Figure 2 7 LifeBook right side panel RIGHT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s right side components Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers Figure 2 7 See Head phone Jack on page 47 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Figure 2 7 See Microphone Jack on page 47 Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your LifeBook Figure 2 7 USB Ports The two USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices Figure 2 7 See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 47 Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable Figure 2 6 Modem RJ 11 Telephone Port The Modem RJ 11 telephone port is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem Figure 2 6 A WARNING The internal multinational modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may
103. pend Resume mode You can enable or disable this feature To use the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps 1 Click on the Start button click Shut Down 2 Select Hibernate option from the What do you want the computer to do list Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default setting is enabled To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 Select Hibernation and then select the box to enable or disable this feature IDLE MODE Idle mode is one of the power management parameters When Idle mode is enabled the CPU is put into low speed operation when there is no activity keystroke pointer action sound generation video display change modem transmission or reception etc on your Life Book for 16 seconds Any activity will cause the normal operation to restart automatically This feature is inde pendent of the Suspend Resume modes STANDBY MODE Standby mode is one of the power management param eters When Standby mode is activated your LifeBook shuts off the display and turns off the hard drive when there is no activity keystroke pointer action sound generation video display change modem transmission or reception etc on your LifeBook for the user selected time out period Any activity will cause your LifeBook 33 r LifeBook B Series Section Three to return to normal operation automati
104. percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices such that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100 Y CAUTION For safety users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician This may be particularly important in rural areas Copyright Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Reseau Telephonique Canadien L tiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie Pequipement certifie Cette certification signifie que Pequipement satisfait certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l commu nications Le d partement ne garantit pas le fonctionne ment de Pequipement a la satisfaction de l utilisateur La serie LifeBook e poss de un modem interne conforme aux normes de certification d Industrie Canada pour prot ger les r seaux de t l communica tions et satisfaire aux normes de s curit Avant de connecter cet quipement une ligne t l phonique Putilisateur doit v rifier sil est permis de connecter cet quipement aux installations de t l communications locales L utilisateur est averti que m me la c
105. plication Your LifeBook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under Life Book Application Panel They include Application Panel Setup Application Panel Guide Activate Panel and Deac tivate Panel Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel When you start Windows the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed When you see this icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active As an application launcher the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible giving you a variety of options To set up the Panel to best suit your needs we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel 4 Click on Application Panel Setup The Application Panel Setup utility will appear There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel When you receive your LifeBook these buttons are pre configured to launch specific programs as referenced in Chapter 7 of this documen
106. presentative for assistance nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test This can only appear ifyou have an SRAM PC Card installed Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error Drive A or B is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 and that the diskette drive is installed correctly Ifthe disk drive is properly defined and installed avoid using it and contact your support representative Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured prop erly Ifyou have an installed memory upgrade module verify that the module is properly installed If it is prop erly installed you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested Failing Bits nnnn The hex number nnnn This is a map of the bits at the memory address in System Extended or Shadow memory which failed the memory test Each 1 one in the map indicates a failed bit This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Fai
107. presentative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone Y CAUTION Do not return a failed LifeBook to your supplier until you have talked to a support representative 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc com Web site http www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support repre Troubleshooting sentative can provide you with the fastest possible solu tion Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your LifeBook for configuration and serial numbers See figure 2 8 on page 12 for location SPECIFIC PROBLEMS Using PC Doctor 2000 with Windows 98 Second Edition only PC Doctor 2000 is a diagnostic program by PC Doctor com Inc which comes pre installed on your LifeBook If you are an experienced computer user you may find it useful however it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems
108. ravel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed Suspend To make inoperative for a period of time Your LifeBook 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 synchro nizes the operation ofthe 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 organiza tion 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 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 a partition of a hard drive a file or direc tory of floppy diskette or hard drive
109. re 1 Disable virus protection software in the BIOS If virus protection software is enabled DISE will hang 2 From the DISE main window click Options gt Restore Backup to restore an image you created or click Options gt Restore Factory Backup to restore the factory image DISE shuts down to DOS and restores the image file DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS RESTORE CD The Drivers and Application CD can be used to selec tively re install drivers and or applications that may have been un installed or corrupted Please refer to installa tion instructions located in readme txt file on the Drivers and Applications Restore CD POINT Look for and open files with the extensions DOC PDF and or TXT 63 64 LifeBook B Series Section Five 6 Care and Maintenance 66 LifeBook B Series Section Six Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook carefully you will increase its life and reliability This section provides some tips for looking after the LifeBook and its devices Y CAUTION Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Operations of this product or similar products must always be supervised by an adult Do not allow children access to the interior of any electrical products and do not permit them to handle any cables LIFEBOOK Caring for your LifeBook Your LifeBook is a durable but sensitive electronic device Treat it with care Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable
110. rging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when the battery is outside its operating range Shutdown and Startup Problems The Suspend Resume button does not work The Suspend Resume button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility Enable the button from the setup utility You did not hold the button in long enough Hold the button longer This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes There may be a conflict with the application software Close all applications and try the button again The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Make sure you have the right password Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system continued Internal hard drive was
111. roller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error Keyboard not working You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error nn BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions If you still get this error contact your support represen tative Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A or drive C Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C If the setup utility is correctly set your hard drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be re installed from your back up media Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it 61 r LifeBook B Series Section Five poten
112. rts This mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook can be put in Suspend mode by Pressing the Suspend Resume button when your system is turned on Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu Timing out from lack of activity Allowing the battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition Your LifeBook s system memory typically stores the file s on which you are working open application s information and any other data required to support the operation s in progress When you resume operation from Suspend mode your LifeBook will return to the point where it left off To resume operation you must use the Suspend Resume button to resume operation and there must be an adequate power source available or your LifeBook will not resume Y CAUTION If you are running your LifeBook on battery power be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your LifeBook is in Suspend mode though not as fast as when fully operational SAVE TO DISK MODE Windows 98 Second Edition models only The Save to Disk mode saves the contents of your LifeBook s system memory to the hard drive as a part part of the Suspend Resume mode Your LifeBook is pre configured to perform this function The Save to Disk mode can also be configured through the system BIOS to run in other ways d
113. ry Docking Port FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your Port Replicator s front panel components Docking Port The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your LifeBook Figure 4 10 Port Replicator Release Latch Pull the Port Replicator Release latch away from the Port Replicator to remove the Port Replicator from your Life Book Figure 4 10 ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR To attach the Port Replicator follow these easy steps 1 Power off your LifeBook 2 Align the Port Replicator connector on the bottom of your LifeBook with the connector on the Port Replicator and push together at the two corners Figure 4 11 Figure 4 11 Attaching the Port Replicator User Installable Features Port Replicator Release Latch Figure 4 12 Unlatching the Port Replicator DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR To detach the Port Replicator follow these easy steps 1 Power off your LifeBook 2 Pull the Port Replicator s release latch away from the Port Replcator to release it from your LifeBook Figure 4 12 3 Pull away the Port Replicator to detach it from your LifeBook Figure 4 13 Figure 4 13 Removing the Port Replicator 45 y LifeBook B Series Section Four Device Ports Your LifeBook and Port Replicator come equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including disk drives keyboards modems printers etc MODEM RJ 11 TELEPHONE
114. s equipment includes automatic dialing capability When programming and or making test calls to emergency numbers Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call Perform such activities in off peak hours such as early morning or late evening FCC rules prohibit the use of non hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications All public or semipublic coin operated or credit card telephones Elevators highways tunnels automobile subway railroad or pedestrian where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire police or medical assistance personnel Hospital rooms residential health care facilities convalescent homes and prisons Workstations for the hearing impaired Hotel motel or apartment lobbies Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible tele phones or jacks for plug in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request DOC INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadi
115. t point The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook please select the tab you wish to change carefully To change an application associated with the Applica tion buttons click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure for example Application 1 Click on Browse from Start Menu scroll down the list of applications click on the application you wish to launch with this button and then click OK The button will now launch the new application 23 r LifeBook B Series Section Two The Internet tab is different It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser Internet Explorer unless you have changed this in Windows In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps 1 Click on Other from the Internet browser box 2 Click on Browse from Start Menu 3 Scroll down the list of applications and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button 4 Click OK The button will now launch the new application If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button you need only click on Default Internet Browser from the Internet browser box Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above point
116. tem is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded 81 r LifeBook B Series Section Eight 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 LifeBook 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 LifeBook 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 infor mation is stored by physically altering the material Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook 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 transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other
117. ternal keyboard or Your external device is not properly installed Re install your device See Device Ports on page 46 mouse and it does not seem to work Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system docu mentation and activate the proper driver Your mouse or keyboard is connected to the wrong PS 2 port on the LANdock Plug the mouse into the PS 2 Mouse port and the external keyboard or numeric key pad into the PS 2 Keyboard port See PS 2 Port on page 46 You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver Your system has crashed Try to restart your LifeBook If that fails turn off the power using the power switch wait at least 10 seconds and then power on Memory Problems Your Power On screen or Main menu of the Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed Remove and re install your memory upgrade module See Memory Upgrade Module on page 42 BIOS setup utility infor mation does not show the correct amount of installed memory You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On Self Test
118. tery with a charged one or install a Power adapter No batteries are installed Install a charged battery The batteries are improperly installed Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re installing them Your installed batteries are faulty Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 56 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive access or CD ROM access use of a modem card or a LAN PC card Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and or use a power adapter for this application when at all possible The power savings features may be disabled Check the power management and or setup utility settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust according to your operating needs The brightness is turned all the way up Turn down the brightness adjustment The higher the brightness the more power your display uses The batteries are very old Replace the batteries The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures Replace the batteries The batteries are too hot or too cold Restore the LifeBook to normal operating tempera ture The Cha
119. the battery away from the battery bay and remove it from the bay 5 Position the new battery on the tray slides and care fully slide it fully into the tray Figure 4 2 6 Slide the Battery Bay Lock to the left to lock the pack into position 7 Press the Suspend Resume button to return your LifeBook to normal operation Y CAUTION If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated you may not be able to use your LifeBook or charge your battery LY NT Q User Installable Features Eject Button Figure 4 3 Loading Ejecting a 3 5 Floppy Disk External Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook has an external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1 44MB and 720KB floppy disks LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive follow these easy steps 1 Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive Figure 4 3 2 Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button pops out and you hear a click POINT When there is no disk in the drive the Eject button is flush with your LifeBook EJECTING A DISK To eject a disk from the disk drive follow these easy steps 1 Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is inactive 2 Press the Eject button This will push your disk partially out of the drive 3 Remove the disk Y CAUTION If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is acti
120. the screen to a more comfortable viewing level There are two ways to adjust the brightness keyboard and power management utility Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily Fn F6 Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display POINT If using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default If using battery power your brightness settings is set to approximately mid level by default Power Management Utility Windows 98 Second Edition models only Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management Utility changes the setting permanently 28 1 Double click the Battery Icon in the lower right corner of your display This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box 2 Select the Power Control tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level 3 Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings You may need to readjust the brightness level periodi cally depending on your operating environment point The higher the brightness level the more power the LifeBook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge For maximum battery life make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your Life B
121. thout prior written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation FPC58 0437 02 B5FH 2031 02EN 00 C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name Address Telephone Declares that product Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 408 982 9500 Model Configuration LifeBook B 2175 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operations are subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation r LifeBook B Series Y CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user s authority to operate the equipment FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this
122. tially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I O bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it potentially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Press lt F1 gt to resume lt F2 gt to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete success fully The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup Ifthe previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail also If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence you should turn off the power with the Power Switch and contact your support representative Real time clock error Real time clock fails BIOS test May require board repair Contact your support representative Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected You are risking data corruption if you continue Contact your support repre sentative nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM
123. to Disk Mode Windows 98 Second Edition models only on page 32 CHECKING THE COMPUTER RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity be sure to check that your LifeBook has recognized the change You can check the memory capacity by looking at the main menu of the BIOS setup 1 Turn on the power to your LifeBook using the power switch 2 Allow the system to start booting and press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity as detected by your LifeBook during the Power On Self Test POST are displayed at the bottom of the main menu screen POINT If the total memory displayed is incorrect check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed If the module is properly installed and the capacity is still not correctly recognized see the Troubleshooting section See Troubleshooting on page 51 User Installable Features 43 y LifeBook B Series Section Four 44 PS 2 Mouse Port External Floppy Disk Drive Port DC Power Jack Figure 4 9 Port Replicator rear panel Port Replicator Your LifeBook comes with a Port Replicator The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your LifeBook by providing ports to connect PS 2 devices a parallel device a serial device
124. u 75 Pre Installed Software nan unaunanaaa 75 Learning About Your Application Software 75 GLOSSARY Glossary ee ee 79 LifeBook i Series 1 Preface r LifeBook B Series Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook B Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful mini notebook computer It is powered by an Intel Celeron microprocessor has a built in color touch screen display and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers PCs to a portable environment This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook s hardware and built in system software Your LifeBook is compatible with the IBM PC AT It comes with Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional pre installed Your LifeBook is a completely self contained unit with an active matrix TFT color LCD display It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets Example Fn F1 Esc Enter and Ctrl Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within the text Example See page xx On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example Click OK to restart your LifeBook DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type Example Shutdown the computer point The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material Y
125. ve there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk the disk itself or even the disk drive PREPARING A DISK FOR USE Before you can use a new disk it needs to be prepared so your LifeBook knows where to store information This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are preformatted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is exposed This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you want to add or remove data on a protected disk slide the write protect tab to close the small hole Figure 4 4 Write Enabled Write Protected N Figure 4 4 Floppy Disk Write Protect Y CAUTION Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk 39 r LifeBook B Series Section Four PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 4 5 Installing Removing PC Cards P C C ard S 3 Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product label facing up Your LifeBook supports Type II and Type III PC Cards 4 Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in which can perform a variety of functions the opening Some available PC Cards REMOVING PC CARDS Fax data modem cards To remove a PC Car
126. with your LifeBook try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you diffi culty You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what if anything you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your LifeBook 51 r LifeBook B Series Section Five TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Problem Page Modem Problems page 54 Audio Problems page 52 Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems page 54 Docking Problems page 52 PC Card Problems page 54 Floppy Disk Drive Problems page 52 Power Failures page 55 Hard Drive Problems page 53 Shutdown and Startup Problems page 57 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 53 Video Problems page 58 Memory Problems page 53 Miscellaneous Problems page 60 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Audio Problems There is no sound coming from the built in speakers The volume is turned too low Adjust the volume control on your LifeBook The software volume control is set too low Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software operating syst
127. y other parts of your LifeBook REPLACING THE BATTERY Your LifeBook B Series comes with two battery packs one installed and one spare By keeping the spare battery fully charged you can immediately swap with one that is not charged There are two ways to swap batteries cold swapping and warm swapping Cold swapping Batteries To cold swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps Figure 4 1 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your LifeBook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Slide the Battery Bay Lock to the right then slide the battery release button in the same direction 4 Slide the battery away from the battery bay and remove it from the bay 5 Position the new battery on the tray slides and care fully slide it fully into the tray Figure 4 2 6 Slide the Battery Bay Lock to the left to lock the pack into position 7 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on 38 Battery Bay Lock Release Button 1 Battery Lock 2 Battery Release Battery Figure 4 1 Removing the Battery Battery Slides both sides MOM Figure 4 2 Installing the Battery Warm swapping Batteries To warm swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps Figure 4 1 1 Close any open files and put your LifeBook into suspend mode 3 Slide the Battery Bay Lock to the right then slide the Battery Release Button in the same direction 4 Slide
128. you re traveling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll need or ask your travel agent 67 y LifeBook B Series Section Six Outlet Type Location United States Canada parts of Latin America Japan Korea the Philippines Taiwan Russia and the Common wealth of Independent States CIS most of Europe parts of Latin America the Middle East parts of Africa Hong Kong India most of South Asia Mexico United Kingdom Ireland Malaysia Singapore parts of Africa O 0 068 China Australia New Zealand 4 N BATTERIES Caring for your Batteries Always handle batteries carefully Do not short circuit the battery terminals that is do not touch both terminals with a metal object Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins keys or other metal objects Doing so may cause an explosion or fire Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incin erate 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 68 Increasing Battery Life Power your LifeBook through the AC or optional auto airline adapter whenever possible If your LifeBook is running on battery p

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