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1. Config No FPC030406 Part No CPXXXXXXXXXX in A 4170 CEL500 12 1T 64M 98 6G BATT CD ROM MDM TOUCH M E Screen Size H Drive zi Processor Memory Operating System Reg Figure 7 1 Configuration Label Video Color and Resolution 12 1 SVGA TFT Features A 4170 Internal 800 x 600 pixel resolution 256K colors External 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 64k colors Processor 500 MHz Simultaneous Video Intel Celeron microprocessor Video RAM Display 12 1 SVGA TFT 4M B Embedded SDRAM Memory 64MB Video HardDisk 6GB Zoomed Video support via bottom PC Card Slot AUDIO MICRO PROCESSOR Crystal SoundFusion CS4281 WDM Audio Chip Intel Celeron Microprocessor MEMORY System Memory 64MB SDRAM CacheMemory 128KB On dieL2 Expansion Memory Options Extend system memory up to 192M B BIOS Memory 128 Bytes CM OS RAM with back up battery VIDEO Built in color flat panel TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability Spatializer 3D Stereo multiple speaker effect support Stereo headphone jack 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Mono microphonejack 125 mV p p or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in speakers 28 mm diameter Stereo Onebuilt in monaural microphone FEATURES Pointing D evice Touchpad pointing device LifeBook Application Panel One Touch Panel 4 button application launcher for Internet ema
2. 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 objectson the computer f you arecarrying your LifeBook in a briefcase or any other carrying case make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on thelid 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 Usea soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing your LifeBook f storing your LifeBook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries 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 Life Book Store your LifeBook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between
3. 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook A A Series Section 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2 1 A Series LifeBook O verview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 comparethe parts you have received with the items listed below For a pre configured model you should have A Series LifeBook Figure 2 1 Lithium ion battery pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 Phone M odem RJ 11 telephone cable Emergency Recovery CD Drivers and Applications Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this guide Product Registration card International Limited Warranty Brochure Getting Started M anual for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional First Cabin Registration card and envelope Figure 2 2 AC Adapter Once you have checked and confirmed that your Life Book system is complete read through thefollowing pages to learn about all of your LifeBook s components LIFEBO OK FEATURES The Fujitsu LifeBook is a compact yet powerful note book computer available with a variety of features including See Specifications on page 75 for more infor mation Intel Celeron processor 100M Hz SDRAM system memory Clear
4. CDs Caring for your CDs CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care Always store your CDsin its case when it isnot 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 f aCD is subjected to a sudden change in tempera ture cold to warm condensation may form on the surface Wipe the moisture off with a clean soft lint free cloth and let it dry at room tenperature DO NOT useahair dryer or heater to dry CDs If aCD isdirty useonly a CD cleaner or wipeit 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 driveis durable but you must treat it with care Please pay attention to the following points Thedrive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive whereit is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields
5. Closed Cover Switch Keyboard TouchPad CD Eject Button Display Panel Power and Suspend Resume Button Built in Microphone Figure 2 3 LifeBook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TO P AND FRONT COMPO NENTS Thefollowing isa brief description of your LifeBook s top and front components Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display pand Display Panel Thedisplay pane isa color LCD pane with back lighting for the display of text and graphics Built in M icrophone Thebuilt in microphone allows mono audio input CD Eject Button TheCD Eject button allows you to open the CD ROM tray to insert or remove a CD ROM Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more informa tion Power and Suspend Resume Button The Power and Suspend Resume button is always used to Power On your LifeBook from its Off state It is also used as the Suspend Resume button T his allows you to suspend LifeBook activity without powering off resume your LifeBook from suspend mode and power on your LifeBook when it has been shut down See Power ON on page31 for moreinformation and SeePower and Suspend Resume Button on page 34 for more information Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD backlighting when the display panel is clos
6. MHz M egahertz 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 M Odulator D EM odulator 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 M IDI interfaces and connectors NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA O perating System A group of control programs that convert application commands including driver programs into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of micro processor in order to producethe desired results from that particular equipment Parallel Port A connection to another devicethrough 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 spaceon 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 PCM CIA isatrademark of the Personal Computer M emory Card International Association The Personal Computer M emory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add in cards for pe
7. O Copyright 2000 Fujitsu PC Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without prior written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation No part of this publication may bestored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation FPC58 0403 01 FE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name Address Telephone D edares that product Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 408 982 9500 M odel Configurations LifeBook A 4170 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rule 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 LifeBook A Series Y CAUTION Changes or modification 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 interferenceto radio c
8. Perform steps 1 through 3 of Installing a Memory Upgrade M odule Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time 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 11 Figure 4 11 Removing a M emory Upgrade M odule Store the memory upgrade modulein a static guarded sleeve Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of Installing a Memory Upgrade M odule 47 y LifeBook A Series Section 4 POINT After changing your memory module configuration you must complete the Resetting the Hibernation Save to Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Hibernation Save to Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook See H ibernation Save to disk Fea tureon page 35 for moreinformation CHECKING THE COM PUTER RECO GNITIO N OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module be sureto 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 pressthe F2 key oncetheFujitsu 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 31 for more informatio
9. 1196 un m lt Critical Low or Dead Battery i ug Shorted Battery IR ale gt m Figure 2 9 Battery Level Indicator Y CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced immediately Figure 2 9 15 A A Series Section 2 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 gt BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to theleft of each of the Battery Level indicators isa small arrow symbol This symbol states whether that specific 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 Cw CD ROM DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR TheCD ROM Access indicator tells you that the CD ROM driveis being accessed If the Auto Insert function isactive the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the CD ROM drive If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active the indi cator will only flash when you accessthe CD ROM drive The default setting isthe Auto Insert Notification function active SeeAuto Insert Notification Function on page 43 for more information POINT The Windows 98 Second Edition Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check fora CD i
10. Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effortto 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 Wedisclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited Thefollowing are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation IBM IBM PC AT IBM PS 2 Thefollowing are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation M S MS DOS Windows PCMCIA isatrademark of the Personal Computer M emory Card International Association Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of I ntel Corporation Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe System Inc Netscape Communicator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation Copyright CompuServe and AOL are registered trademarks of America Online Inc LapLink 2000 is a registered trademark of Laplink com Inc McAfee is a registered trademark and ActiveShidd isa trademark of Network Associates M cAfee com Inc PC Doctor is a registered trademark of PC D octor Inc EarthLink is a registered trademark of Earthlink Network Inc Crystal SoundFusion is a trademark of Crystal Semiconductor Corp All other trademarks mentioned herein arethe property of their respective owners
11. 25 C 13 F and 60 C 140 F Traveling with your LifeBook Do not transport your LifeBook whileit isturned on Do not check your LifeBook as baggage Carry it with you Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your LifeBook when you travel If you experience System software problems whiletraveling you may need it to correct any problems Never put you 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 closeto 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 M ake sure you have a charged battery on hand When traveling with the hard drive removed wrap the drivein a non conducting materials cloth or paper If you havethe drive checked by hand be ready to install the driveif 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 drivethrough a properly tuned X ray machine Take the necessary plug adapters if you retraveling overseas Check thefollowing diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll need or ask your travel agent 69 LifeBook A Series Section 6 Outlet Type Location United States Canada
12. Default Internet Browser from the Internet browser box Beawarethat you will erasethe 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 When you havefinished with Application Panel Setup click on OK and thenew settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Pane as often as you like POINT The Internet or E mail buttons can be configured to launch any application you wish not just an Internet browser or e mail program Enabling disabling Application Launcher button Atthe bottom of each application setup page aretwo selectable options Thefirst will enable disablethe button when your notebook isin Standby mode and the second will enable disable the button when your note book isin the pseudo off state You can enable disable either or both of thesefunctions simply by clicking on the option Getting to Know Your LifeBook USING THE E MAIL NOTIFICATION LED POINT To use the E mail LED notification you must have access to aPOP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication Contact your service provider to deter mine if they support PO P3 without Security Password Authentication To configure the E mail Notification LED 1 Click on Start Click on Programs Click on LifeBook Application Panel Click on E mail LED Setup The E mail LED Setup screen will appear Choos
13. When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation RECO VERY CD Included with your LifeBook are the Emergency Recovery CD and Drivers and Application Restore CD TheEmergency Recovery CD contains the following A backup copy of the software originally installed on your Fujitsu E Series LifeBook TheDrivers and Application Restore CD contains thefollowing Installation files for pre installed software Sets of device drivers and Fujitsu Applications in specific directories that are uniqueto your LifeBook configuration Read me files that provide information and installation instructions POINT If you have access to the internet visit the Fujitsu PC Corporation Support Web site at http www 8fujitsu com to check for the most current information drives and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates Restoring Your Pre installed Software from CD ROM TheEmergency Recovery CD enables restoration of your LifeBook disk drive contents as they were originally shipped from the factory M ost often this is necessary if files or software programs only thosefiles programs that came pre installed become corrupt or accidentally erased You have two options available when performing recovery 1 Recover Hard Drive without Format This choice replaces all the original factory installed files and program structures without eliminating your da
14. in theinformation as directed You will be asked for such items as the language you wish to use the country in which you live your first and last name and about how you dial out from where you will beusing your Life 32 Book For the modem settings enter your current loca tion 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 freetelephone call which will test these settings If the call is unsuc cessful you will bereturned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them If you areunableto fix the settings please contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support See Fujitsu PC Contact Information on page 3 for moreinformation If you would simply liketo 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 M icrosoft Once you havefinished dick the Next button to continue POINT If you do not register at this time you can do it later simply by double clicking on
15. si aaa a ad aa 49 Universal Serial Bus Port 49 Infrared Port cene en 49 Microphone Jack 50 Headphone Jack 50 Docking Port 50 External Monitor Port 50 S Video Port 50 TRO UBLESHO OTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem 53 Specific Problems 53 Troubleshooting Table 53 Power On Self Test Messages 62 Emergency CD ROM Tray Release 63 Modem Result Codes 63 Recovery CD a ise aw iam aan t 64 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance AA neo rese th 69 Batteries aa ae 70 Floppy Disks and Drives 70 EDS teet ce nce mare 70 A AGAD ee A 71 SPECIFICATIO NS Specifications Configuration Label 75 Microprocessor 75 Memo ae 75 Table of Contents Audio ee nie b ones 75 Features nn er En t 75 Pre Installed Software 76 Device Ports ee 76 Keyboard 76 Power oss ea len 76 Dimensions and Weight 76 Environmental Requirements 76 GLO SSARY Glossary s RR RR REPRE PR 71 LifeBook A Series 1 Preface pote A Series Section 1 Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The A Series LifeBook from Fujitsu PC
16. A AM 45 57 access indicator 16 A uen een A etes 71 installing zone rec er 45 LEMOVING en nel 45 ON kaa Bat stata Wid tae en ad 11 typell s cen cce ars cua ett re ehe des 45 Unlock sa Er near oe 45 Pointing Device 10 Touchpad 1 2 um esta vb reb ers 19 POSIX dei a cT 81 POr AA edat nob 76 DULONG aom ee dll ee e apc 9 Tall URC ie nasse Duet TR aa 57 58 Indicator osse ce etr er A 15 management 34 l code ne ana rta eri et e re 36 ONS a UM EE SE AVE d 31 SOULCGS ER Re 29 Power and Suspend Resume button 31 34 59 Power Management 34 35 Power On Self Test 31 62 Pre Installed Software 25 76 manias aaa 25 FESIOLING s eres dil s di hog ide LIE 64 tutorials su accum NG cavas e 25 A tes ee ee n dus 75 Po arp 82 PAZ POE a Minasa A 13 49 R Recovery CD ne ern 64 Registration cocoa Kawa ad 32 33 Resolution nn a ia non rl 75 Restarting anne 35 BET tionem mieten en cae 49 S A ierat eni riae Ere a 16 SDRAM Sen india eoe SUO Oud e 14 47 Serial POG no teen i E DR as 13 49 56 57 82 SHUEDOWN eerte ete itu alay 36 Software See Pre installed Software Specifications ss cac Erle bai ii 75 Standby Mode 35 Status Indicator Panel 9 15 Stereo Speakers 11 12 Suspend nu
17. Application Panel 4 Click on Application Panel Setup TheApplication Panel Setup utility will appear There aretabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel POINT The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook Please carefully select the tab you wish to change To changean application associated with the Application buttons click on thetab for thebutton you would liketo reconfigure for example Application A Click on Browse from Start M enu scroll down the list of applica tions click on the application you wish to launch with this button and then click OK The button will now launch the new application Thelnternet tab is different It comes set to launch your Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Profes sional default Internet browser Internet Explorer unless you have changed thisin Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional In order to reconfigureitto launch another program follow these steps 1 Click on Other from the Internet browser box 2 Click on Browsefrom Start Menu 3 Scroll down thelist of applications and the click on the application you wish to launch with this button 4 Click OK Thebutton will now launch the new application If you want to return to launching your Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional default Internet browser with this button you need only click on
18. Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD ROM drive Care and Maintenance PC CARDS Caring for your PC Cards PC Cards are durable but you must treat them with care The documentation supplied with your PC Card will provide specific information but you should pay attention to the following points 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 71 A A Series Section 6 72 7 Specifications pote A Series Section 7 74 Specifications This section providesthe hardware and environmental specifications for your LifeBook Specifications of particular configurations will vary Configuration ID Part Number Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL Your LifeBook contains a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook See Figure 2 7 on page 14 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 Battery M odem
19. 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 53 A A Series Section 5 Problem Audio Problems CD ROM Drive Problems Docking Problems Floppy Disk Drive Problems Hard Drive Problems Keyboard or M ouse Problems Memory Problems Page Problem Page vales se ps taba page 54 Modem Problems page 56 DRE page 54 Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems page 56 po page 55 PC Card Problems page57 M MU RM page 55 Power Failures page57 m page 55 Shutdown and Start up Problems page 59 pe TE page 55 Video Problems page 60 Seem AA page 56 Miscellaneous Problems page 61 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 Thesoftware volume control is set too low Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software operating system and applications H eadphones 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 Multimed
20. Corporation is a powerful notebook computer It is powered by an Intel amp Cderon microprocessor has a built in color 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 notebook is compatible with the IBM PC AT It comes with M icrosoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional pre installed TheLifeBook isa completely self contained unit with an active matrix SVGA TFT color LCD display It has a powerful interfacethat enables it to support a variety of optional features Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets Example Fn F1 ESC EN TER and CTRL Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within thetext 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 CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer or to the integrity of your files Please read all caution information carefully WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you your L
21. Number is 0 2 The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the 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 aloop may consist of any combination of devices Copyright 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 Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du R seau T l phonique Canadien L iquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie l quipement certifi Cette certification signifie que l quipement 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 lefonctionne ment de l quipement la satisfaction de l utilisateur La s rie LifeBookTM 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 l utilisateur doit v rifier s il est permis de connecter cet quip
22. Problem with NVRAM access In theunlikely casethat 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 haveto replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be ableto usean external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error Keyboard not working You may haveto 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 haveto replace your keyboard but may be ableto usean external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Monitor typenot correctly identified in Setup Thiserror probably means your BIOS is corrupted run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions If you still get this error contact your support representative O perating 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 sequenceis set correctly Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C If the setu
23. Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which theerror was detected You are risking data corrup tion if you continue Contact your support representative nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Wherennnn isthe amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP TheBIOSCM OSRAM 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 haveto usesetup 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 Troubleshooting System BIO S shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOSCMOSRAM hasbeen corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigurethe system System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected This meansthat there is afault 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 Wherennnn isthe amount of system memory in kilo bytes successfully tested System timer error Thetimer test failed The main clock that operates the co
24. This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk You will need to format new disks unlessthey are prefor matted 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 slidethe write protect tab until a small holeis exposed This setsthe disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you want to add or remove data on a protected disk slidethe write protect tab to closethe small hole Figure 4 4 Floppy Disk Write Enabled W rite Protected 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 41 LifeBook A Series Section 4 CD Holder Tray CD ROM Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a 24x max CD ROM player This gives you access to both software and audio CDs Figure 4 5 Y CAUTION Do not operate your CD ROM drive unless your LifeBook is sitting on a flat surface Using a CD when the drive is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation LOADING A CD To load a CD into your CD ROM drive follow these easy steps 1 Push and releasethe eject button on the front of the CD ROM driveto open the holder tray T hetray will come out of the LifeBook a short distance 2 Gently pull thetray out until a CD can easily be placed in the tray Y CAUTION Th
25. 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 D eacti vate Panel and E mail LED Setup 25 A A Series Section 2 26 3 Getting Started pote A Series Section 3 28 Getting Started DC Power Jack AC Cable Figure 3 1 Connecting the AC Adapter Switching from AC Adapter Power to Battery Power Pow er Sou rces 1 Besurethat you have at least one charged Your Fujitsu LifeBook has two possible power sources a battery installed primary Lithium on batterey or an AC Adapter 2 RemovetheAC adapter CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS TheAC adapter provides power for operating your Life CAUTION Book and charging the batteries The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter to use your LifeBook Connecting the AC Adapter 1 PlugtheDC output cableinto the DC power jack of your LifeBook 2 PlugtheAC adapter into an AC electrical outlet 29 poe A Series Section 3 Display Panel Latch Figure 3 2 O pening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintainstop resolution through the use of active matrix technology OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Pressthelatch located at thetop of the display panel This
26. bright SVGA TFT display Lithium ion battery Built in 6 GB hard drive ATI Mobility M video 4M B of video RAM External monitor support with simultaneous display capabilities Dual monitor support LifeBook Application Panel Internal 56K fax data voice modem with V 90 support Full audio and video features Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration Built in stereo speakers Built in mono microphone Stereo line in jack Stereo headphone jack Microphonejack Combination PC card slot accommodates 2 Type Il or 1 Typelll cards Fast IrDA 4M bps compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer Actual data transfer rate over U S telephone lines varies and is less than 56K bps dueto the current FCC regula tions and line conditions Theinternal modem on all LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation isonly qualified for use with telephone systems inside the United States and Canada and may not operatein other countries po A Series Section 2 TouchPad for superb cursor control and comfort Full size 87 key keyboard with three dedicated Windows keys Hot swappable PS 2 port for external components USB device support DMI 2 0 ready and WfM 1 1a compatible LIFEBO O K SOFTWARE For Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Pre Installed M odels Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System Microsoft Internet Explorer LapLink 2000 PM Set 98 McAfee com Activ
27. disablethe Auto Insert Notification function follow these easy steps 1 Saveall data and closeall open applications 2 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 3 Double click the System icon This will open the System Properties dialog box 4 Select the Device M anager tab to display the device lists for your LifeBook 5 Click on the to theleft of the CD ROM drive icon Thetreeview will expand to show the CD ROM drive manufacturer s name and model number User Installable Features 6 Double click on the CD ROM drive manufacturer s name and model number This will open the CD ROM drive manufacturer s name and model number dialog box 7 Select the Settings tab and then remove the check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it off 8 Click OK 9 Click Closein the System Properties dialog box then dick Yes in the System Settings Change pop up window when it asks you to restart your machine and activate this change TheAuto Insert Notification function can bere activated by repeating this process and placing a check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it back on 43 LifeBook A Series Section 4 Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a 6GB internal hard disk drive FORMATTING THE HARD DISK DRIVE Theinternal hard disk driveisformatted or initialized at thefactory You do not need to format it under normal circumstances If you decideto reforma
28. drive Naturally not all failures are predictable SM ART predictability is limited to those attributes which the drive can self monitor In those cases where SM ART can give advance warning a considerable amount of precious data can be saved SRAM Static Random Access M emory 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 travel 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 drivinga TV or computer monitor System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro nizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date TFT Thin Film Transistor A technology for flat display panels which uses athin film matrix of transistorsto 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 Arra
29. is completely discharged or there is no Power adapter installed Check the Status Indicator Panel to determinethe presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more information Install a charged battery or a Power adapter The battery is installed but is faulty Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 15 for more information If a battery is indicating a short remove that battery and operate from another power source or replacethat battery The battery is low Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery See Status Indicator Pand on page 15 for moreinformation Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The power adapter is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources on page 29 for more information 57 LifeBook A Series Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You turn on your LifeBook and nothing seemsto happen ThePower adapter has no power from the AC outlet M ovetheAC cord to a different outlet check for aline switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet The Power adapter is faulty Try a different Power adapter or install a charged optional second battery Your LifeBook turns of
30. message you will seethe option Do you wish to enable large disk support Y N N TypeYto change the option in the last statement to yes and press Enter to continue 5 You arenow in theFDISK Options menu Type5 to select Change Current fixed disk drive and press Enter 44 6 Thenext Change Current Fixed Disk Drive screen displaysinfo for both Primary C amp Secondary D Disks Type2 at theFixed Disk Drive Number and press Enter 7 You arenow back in the FDISK Options menu for drive D Press4 in the Enter Choice field to go theDisplay partition information option and press Enter 8 Ifthemessage No partitions defined appears at the bottom of the Display Partition Infor mation screen press Esc 9 You arenow back in theFDISK Options menu Press 1 to changethe Enter Choice field to the Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Driveoption it should already be set to 1 as the default and press Enter 10 Press Enter again to select the default setting 1 Create Primary DOS Partition 11 Fdisk will verify drive integrity and ask you if you wish to usethe maximum available size for Primary DOS Partition Type Y for Yes A message appears Primary DOS partition created drive letters changed as added Press Escto continue In this casethe partition usage will be 10096 or 10GB this number may vary depending on your drive size 12 You arenow back in theFDISK Options menu Press 4to display your pa
31. new application You reset the system by pressing 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 1 0 addresses and boot devices System Data Security feature parameters such as passwords Entering the BIO S Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do thefollowing 1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook 2 Pressthe F2 key oncethe Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Pressthe RIGH T ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through theother setup menusto review or alter the current settings 31 poe A Series Section 3 BIO S Guide A guideto your LifeBook s BIOS is available online Please visit our service and support Web site at www 8fujitsu com Once there click on the Self Help Center link and select your LifeBook from the pull down menu Once you have donethat select the heading BIOS Guide from the pull down menu POINT If your data security settings require it you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS
32. of power to operate COMM Port Abbreviation for communication port Thisis 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 Theinformation a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A preprogrammed valueto be used if you fail to Set your own 79 LifeBook A Series DIMM Dual in line memory module Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If the platter is very stiff it isa hard drive if it ishighly flexible it is a floppy disk if it isa floppy disk in ahard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk Diskette A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter DMA Direct M emory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action DMI Desktop M anagement Interface A standard that provides PC m
33. of the data currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or contamination See your ActiveShield online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program MCAFEE COM CLINIC ONLINE COUPON Clinic by M cAfee com is a web based antivirus program that can be run from the M cAfee com website after loading data or programs onto your LifeBook It assists in the protection of the data currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or contamination Go to http www mcafee com for more information on how and when to run this program Getting to Know Your LifeBook PM SET 98 with Windows 98 Second Edition Only PM Set 98 allows you to monitor and manage your battery status See your PM Set 98 online help for more information on the correct way to usethis program POINT As your LifeBook does not support the CPU Clock control the option is not active within the Power Control menu of PM Set 98 PC DOCTOR FOR WINDOWS PC Doctor is primarily for use by your support repre sentative when assisting you with troubleshooting ADO BE 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 LIFEBO O K APPLICATIO N PANEL SO FTW ARE Your LifeBook ispre installed with software utilities that let you operateand configure your LifeBook Application Panel These utilities
34. other without obstruction The devices must also be 49 LifeBook A Series Section 4 D separated by at least 6 but no more than 36 for maximum performance Thefollowing conditions may interfere with infrared communications A television radio remote control unit or a wireless headphoneis being used nearby Direct sunlight fluorescent light or incandescent light shines directly on the port MICRO PHONE JACK Themicrophone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm mono mini plugin order to fit into the microphone jack of your LifeBook In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps See Figure 2 3 on page 9 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated HEADPHO NE JACK Theheadphone 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 3 on page 9 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated DO CKING PORT Thedocking port is used for the connection of your Life Book to an optional port replicator In order to connect your LifeBook to one of these devices follow the instruc tions that ca
35. releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly 2 Lift the display panel 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 the screen to a more comfortable viewing level There aretwo ways to adjust the brightness keyboard and power management utility Figure 3 3 Adjusting the brightness 30 Keyboard 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 it s highest level by default If using battery power your brightness settings is set to its middle level by default Power M anagement Utility only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition 1 Double click on the PM Set icon in thelower right corner of your display 2 Slidethe brightness control bar to the right to increase brightness or left to decrease brightness 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 set the brightness level as low as possible CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Holding the edge of your
36. 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 Seethe Configuration Label on the bottom of your LifeBook for configuration and serial numbers See Figure 2 7 on page 14 for location SPECIFIC PRO BLEMS Using PC Doctor PC Doctor by PC Doctor com isa diagnostic program If you arean experienced computer user you may find it useful though it isintended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you When you call for help your support representative may ask you to setup your LifeBook for modem operation You will be told what to do step by step and then asked to hang up the phone and plug your phone line into the back of your LifeBook Your support representative will then usethe service computer to call your LifeBook and perform diag nostic tests to find the nature of you problem M essages will be displayed on the screen explaining what is being doneand any further instructionsthat you may need TRO UBLESHO O TING TABLE Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible
37. work try another CD in the drive 54 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions TheCD ROM Access indi cator on the Status Indi cator Pand blinks at regular intervals when no CD isin the tray TheWindows CD Auto Insert Notification function is active and ischeckingto seeifaCD is ready to run Thisis normal However you may disablethis feature See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 43 for more information Port Replicator Problems LifeBook does not turn on whilein Port Replicator Port Replicator is not plugged in Provide power to the Port Replicator LifeBook isnot properly seated in the Port Replicator Remove and re seat your LifeBook in your Port Replicator Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your floppy disk You tried to writeto a write protected floppy disk Eject thefloppy disk and set it to write enable See Floppy Disk Driveon page 41 for moreinformation Floppy disk is not loaded correctly Eject floppy disk check orientation and reinsert See Floppy Disk Drive on page 41 for more informa tion BIOS setup utility states Diskette Controller Disabled Revise the setup utility M ain menu settings to enable Diskette Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Thefloppy disk drive may not be properly installed Remove and reinstall your floppy disk drive See Flexib
38. 1 for moreinformation Your device and another device are assigned the same 1 0 address Check all 1 0 addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications Parallel port is set to output only Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to bi directional or ECP PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or islocking up the system Thecard is not properly installed Remove and reinstall the card See PC Cards on page 45 for more information The card may have been installed whilean application was running so your LifeBook is not aware of its installation Closethe 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 havethe wrong 1 0 address selected for your PC Card device See your PC Card documentation to determine the required 1 0 address Change the settings in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Your PC Card device and another deviceareassigned the samel O address Check all 1 0 addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make surethere are no duplications Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook and nothing seems to happen Theinstalled battery
39. 23 css eR dite sa mu 18 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking AA 19 Double Clicking 19 Dragging zu ae A de 19 TouchPad Control Adjustment 20 Volume Control Controlling the Volume 21 LifeBook Application Panel Application Panel Buttons 22 Application Lock Selector Switch 22 Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel 22 Using the E mail Notification LED 23 Desktop Control Panel 24 Pre Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software 25 LapLink 2000 25 M cAfee com Activeshield 25 M cAfee com Clinic online coupon 25 PM Set 98 25 PC Doctor for Windows 25 Adobe Acrobat Reader 25 LifeBook Application Panel Software 25 LifeBook A Series 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters 29 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel 30 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 30 Closing the Display Panel 30 Starting Your LifeBook Power ON iacere a rn 31 Boot Sequence 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Booting the System with Windows 98 Second Edition 32 Booting the System with Windows 2000 Professional 33 Registeri
40. 98 SECOND EDITION We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put aDVD CD or floppy disk in any drive until you have gonethrough the initial power on sequence When you turn on your LifeBook for thefirsttime it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen If you do nothing the system will read the hard drivefor the operating system software flash the LifeBook configura tion information on the screen and then the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome will begin Designed to accommodate the needs of 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 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 but you must complete it in order to use your computer Getting Started Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill
41. ORT The PS 2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard and or numeric keypad and mouse In order to connect a PS 2 interface device follow these easy steps See Figure 2 6 on page 13 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 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 USB device follow these easy steps See Figure 2 6 on page 13 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Y CAUTION 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 4M bps port allows for wireless data transfer between your LifeBook and other IrDA compatible devices such asanother computer or a printer without the use of a cable SeeFigure 2 4 on page 11 for location Itisimportant to keep in mind that whilecarrying out this form of communication both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each
42. SAR a A ARE M ts nt 58 faulty PET nen 58 increasing life 70 level indicators 15 lithium ion battery 39 81 OWL Th LATA tili 39 recharging Lt Batted thts me one 39 replacing isse cR pL ei 40 AA ha Btn 40 suspend mode 39 BIOS Guide se Lilia na Dir 32 MEMORY cer tete Res ee pia ans 75 setup utility 3l BOOT ser a ge c tet 79 Boot Sequence 31 Built in Microphone 9 Built in Speakers 54 C Cache M emory 75 79 Caps O 16 CD ROM access indicator 16 GALE cus aig qc ede pa EdO ne E cd 71 die e Ser Eo ccna RM eem E 42 loading idea de ett d S RA 42 tray release 63 Clicklng 22 sor soude hah Rp a 19 Closed Cover Switch 9 COMM Port issus sus anus saunas 79 Communications 76 Communications Port 12 Configuration Label 14 75 QUESOD ue geste seas re EE bes e et 19 Cursor Keys 17 D DC Output Cable 29 DC Power Jack 11 29 desktop control pand 24 Device Ports 49 76 DIMM
43. Test POST has detected a problem Seethe POST messages to determinethe meaning and severity of the problem Not all messages are errors someare simply status indicators See Power On Self Test M essages on page 62 for more informa tion Your LifeBook appearsto change setup parameters when you start it BIOS setup changes were not saved when you madethem and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings M ake sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility TheBIOS CMOS hold 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 59 LifeBook A Series Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Video Problems Thebuilt in display is blank when you turn on Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Clear theClosed Cover switch SeeFigure2 3 on page 9 for location on with a series of beeps and your built in display is blank has detected a failurewhich does not allow the display to operate OUP ENEBIR 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 pressthe combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display only exte
44. anagement 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 commandsto external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of devicein 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 Electrostatic Discharge T he sudden discharge of dec 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 M emory All memory morethan the 640K B recognized by M S DOS as system memory 80 FCC Federal Communication Commission Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible GB Gigabyte Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff Hexadecimal A decimal notation for the valueof 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 1 0 Port The connector
45. 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 insidethe hard drive unit Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisibleto humans IR An abbreviation for infrared IrDA Infrared Data Association An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared asthe 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 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 thefirst and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports MB M egabyte M egahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook CPU
46. apter Slidethe battery release panel open Removethe battery from the bay Slidethenew battery into the bay Slidethe battery release panel close Plugin theAC adapter and turn the power on YN OU BB W 40 Floppy Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook has a 3 5 floppy disk drive with theability to read and write information on removable 1 44M B and 720KB floppy disks LO ADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive follow these easy Steps 1 Position the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive Figure 4 2 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 Figure 4 2 Loading a Floppy Disk 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 Pressthe Eject button This will push your disk partially out of the drive 3 Removethe disk Y CAUTION If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is active there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk the disk itself or even the disk drive User Installable Features Eject Button Figure 4 3 Ejecting a Floppy Disk PREPARING A DISK FOR USE Before you can usea new disk it needs to be prepared so your LifeBook knows whereto store information
47. 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 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 thepower switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR TheAC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook is operating from the AC adapter or the batteries This icon hastwo 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 ANA BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The Battery Level indicator states whether or not the Lithium ion battery is installed Thesymbol will only be displayed if a battery is currently installed in your Life Book Figure2 9 BEP 4 Il 3 76 100 Charging TARA lt 76 100 te 51 75 4 amp 26 50 JH EB 11 25 4 amp Low Warning
48. ation Feature The default setting is not enabled To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps 1 From theStart menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel select Power M anagement 3 Select Hibernation tab Select the box to enableor disable this feature Using the Hibernation Feature 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel select Power M anagement 3 Select Advanced tab then select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons STANDBY MODE Standby modeis one of the power management param eters When Standby modeis activated your LifeBook putsthe CPU in low speed operation shuts off the display and turns off the hard drive when thereis no activity keystroke pointer action sound generation Getting Started video display change modem transmission or reception etc on your LifeBook for the user selected time out period Any activity will cause your LifeBook to return to normal operation automatically Thisfeatureis inde pendent of the Power and Suspend Resume button DISPLAY TIM EOUT The Video Timeout is one of the 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 th
49. b aire dey Savini 44 Hard Disk Timeout 35 Headphone Jack 12 50 Hibernation Feature 35 Infrared Portisucsenassr es aed 24 e 13 49 Integrated Pointing Device 75 IRDA nai eng nr eh 49 K Keyboard 10 17 55 76 USOS cita a 17 function keys 17 numeric keypad 17 windows keys 17 L LifeBook CAF MAR PES tek CAL tal ANA tei fat ANA Rac 3 69 SLOFING sse qoe tee pte I ete 69 traveling zoe eie eie mU RA 69 LifeBook Application Pane 10 22 75 DUTTON Sidra tada d de res 22 contigua at as 22 enabling disabling launcher button 23 selector switch 22 M Memory 75 Capacity sis exer nee 48 compartiment iso xr RR 14 extended cobre cd pem T 48 installi gui era a Ret ee s 47 86 removing sarita ai Montant 47 O 48 upgrade module 47 Memory U pgradeM odule 56 Microphone ack 12 50 Modem Jack 49 Modem Result Codes 63 M ouse See Touchpad N Numeric Keypad 17 N tmbk 4 oe Re br Fr da tatis 16 P Parallel Port 13 49 56 57 81 AE A
50. blic service commission or corporation commission for more information This 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 useof non hearing aid compatible telephones in thefollowing 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 wheretelephones 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 wheretelephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars n hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacksfor 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 Te
51. ctions on theinstallation 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 Ifthere is see Removing PC Cards 3 Insert your PC Card into theslot with the product label facing up 4 Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in theopening REMO VING PC CARDS To removea PC Card perform thefollowing steps 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your LifeBook to be Off while removing them 2 Presstheeject button adjacentto theslot containing thePC Card you wantto remove Thefirst time you pressit the eject button will pop up Push the LifeBook A Series Section 4 protruding button to releasethecard The card will be ejected from the PC Card slot 3 Removethe card from the slot 46 Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook comes with 64M B high speed Synchro nous Dynamic RAM SDRAM factory installed To increase your LifeBook s memory capacity you may install an additional memory upgrade module You can also replacetheoriginal memory module with a higher capacity module The memory upgrade must be a dual in line DIMM SDRAM module however it can beany capacity up to 192M B total Y CAUTION Do not remove any screws from the memory upgrade module compartment except the ones specifically shown in the directions for installing and remov
52. damage your AC adapter or your LifeBook itself It may also prevent operation of your LifeBook by drain ing all available current into the bad battery WARNING Under federal state or local law it may be illegal to dis pose 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 on battery check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel The indicator changes as the battery level changes User Installable Features TheLithium ion battery is recharged internally using theAC adapter To rechargethe battery make surethe battery is installed in your LifeBook and connect the AC adapter POINT M ake sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel There isno memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging The chargetimes will be significantly longer if your LifeBook is in use while the battery is charging If you want to charge the battery more quickly put your LifeBook into Suspend
53. dard 2 1 with CardBus support Zoomed Video support via Slot 1 One6 pin mini DIN PS 2 compatible connector for external keyboard external mouse or external numeric keypad One25 pin D SUB two way Centronics type connector for parallel input output devices Bi directional output only or ECP One 240 pin connector for docking devices One 15 pin D SUB connector for VGA external monitor see Display specifications One 9 pin D SUB connector for RS 232C serial input output devices One connector for USB Universal Serial Bus input output devices One modular modem RJ 11 connector One stereo headphone jack See Audio specifications Onemono microphone jack See Audio specifications 76 KEYBO ARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 87 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 87 Function keys 12 F1 through F12 Feature extension key Fn Windows keys 3 two Start keys and an application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 3 mm Built in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons External Keyboard Support PS 2 compatible External Numeric Keypad Support PS 2 compatible External Mouse Support PS 2 compatible Management Standard DMI 2 0 ready WfM 1 1a enabled POWER Batteries Main 8 cell Lithium ion battery rechargeable 10 8V 3600 mAh AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC 53W supplying 19V DC to the LifeBook Fujitsu model includes an AC cable Power Mana
54. de phone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type U SOC RJ 11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG TheREN is used to determinethe number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still haveall of those devices ring when your number is called Too many devices on oneline may result in failureto ring in responseto an incoming call In most but not all areasthe 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 Ifthisequipment causes harm to thetelephone network your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance noticeis not practical they will notify you as soon as possible You will also beadvised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC Thisfax 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 surethat 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 statetariffs Contact your state s public utility commission pu
55. display panel pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook 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 POWERON Power and Suspend Resume Button ThePower and Suspend Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook to resumefrom Standby or Save to Disk mode to place your LifeBook in Standby or Save to Disk mode or to power off You can also turn off your LifeBook by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Start menu Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged theinternal Lithium ion Battery you can pressthis button to Power On your LifeBook See Figure 2 3 on page 9 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 adapter is con nected and has power 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 theinternal partsand 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 M essages on page 62 for moreinformation Depending on thenat
56. e thetypeof connection LAN or Dial up f LAN Click on LAN Enter the POP3 Server name your account name and password for that account Consult your Service provider if you do not know or are unsure of the information requested f Dial Up Click on Dial Up Choose the Dial up configuration as previously set in Dial Up Networking you wish to retrieve mail from Enter the POP3 Server name your account name and password for that account The account name and password should be the same information you entered in theDial UP configuration After all the information has been entered test the connection by dicking on Testing connection with current setting If an error occurs check the settings and information on Dial Up Network and E mail LED notification Configure the E mail button see Configuring Your LifeBook Application Panel to launch the mail software you want to use i e Outlook Express Netscape M essenger etc You can also adjust the LED blinking time The default setting is for 60 seconds after mail has been retrieved vu Ae WN After the setup Dial U p Networking E mail E mail LED is completed you are ready to retrieve mail When you press the E mail button your system will establish connection with your provider check for and retrieve new mails terminate the connection and activate the blinking LED to alert you of new mail 23 Az A Series Section 2 DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook includes a d
57. e 49 for more information Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port See Parallel Port on page 49 for more infor mation Extemal Monitor Port Theexternal monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor See External M onitor Port on page 50 for moreinformation USB Port TheUSB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 49 for more information Docking Port Thedocking port allows you to connect an optional port replicator or docking station See Docking Port on page 50 for more information Infrared Port ThelrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable S Video Port The S Viedo output is used to transmit the S Video signal to your television or VCR See S Video Port on page 50 for more information 13 poe A Series Section 2 Main Unit and Configuration Label M emory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Figure 2 7 LifeBook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPO NENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s bottom panel components 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 labe
58. e Power and Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility SeeBIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for moreinformation HARD DISK TIMEOUT The Hard Disk Timeout is another one of the power management parameters T hisfeature saves power by turning off the hard driveif thereis 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 Power and Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for moreinformation WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management ThePower M anagement icon located in the Windows 98 Second Edition Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can usethe Power M anagement to set the timeout valuesfor turning off thedisplay and hard disks whether you arerunning the LifeBook on battery power or one of the adapters See Pre Installed Software on page 25 for more information ACPI and Windows 98 Second Edition Short for Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface a power management specification developed by Intel Microsoft and Toshiba ACPI which is part of the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system enables theoperating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI the op
59. e normal Suspend mode Once your LifeBook goes into D ead Battery Suspend mode you wy CAUTION 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 sometime 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 If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated you may not be able to use your LifeBook or charge your battery Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol insidethe battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery See Figure 2 9 on page 15 If this display shows a Shorted Battery it meansthat the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook Figure 4 1 Replacing the Battery REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery you can have afully charged spareto swap with onethat is not charged Figure 4 1 Follow the steps below to replace a battery 1 Havea charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your LifeBook and disconnect the AC ad
60. eShield McAfee com Clinic on line coupon PC Doctor for Windows Adobe Acrobat Reader Netscape Communicator LifeBook Application Panel Internet Service Providers AOL CompuServel Earthlink For Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Pre Installed M odels Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System PC Doctor for Windows McAfee com ActiveShield McAfee com Clinic on line coupon Microsoft Internet Explorer Netscape Communicator Adobe Acrobat Reader Lifebook Application Panel POINT Some software may come separately on a CD and will have to be installed PO PULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www fujitsupc com or call 1 877 FPCDirect M emory U pgrades 100M Hz Bus speed system 32M B SDRAM 64M B SDRAM 128M B SDRAM Docking Port Replicator Il Monitor Stand Expansions Universal LAN hub Power Lithium ion battery Auto Airline Adapter call for availability AC Adapter Additional Accessories Numeric Keypad USB Digital Camera external Presentation Audio System MindPath PocketPoint TeleAdapt 16 TeleCord Notebook Guardian Lock BM Modem Saver Carrying Cases Diplomat Diplomat with Airpro Folio ProPack Backpack Executive Plus Getting to Know Your LifeBook Display Panel Latch Status Indicator Panel
61. each message Error messages are marked with an The most common errors are marked with a If an error message is displayed that is not in thislist write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear contact your support representative for assistance nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test This can only appear if you havean SRAM PC Card installed Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error DriveA or B is present but fails the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests Check to seethat the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for moreinformation and that the diskette driveis installed correctly If the disk driveis properly defined and installed avoid usingit and contact your support representative Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured prop erly If you havean installed memory upgrade module verify that the module is properly installed If it is properly installed you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sureit is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representa tive nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested Failing Bits n
62. ed A A Series Section 2 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys See Figure 2 3 on page for location See Usingthe Keyboard on page 17 for moreinformation TouchPad TheTouchPad is a mouse like cursor control with two buttons See Figure 2 3 on page 9 for location See TouchPad Pointing D eviceon page 19 for more informa tion LifeBook Application Panel TheLifeBook Application Panel provides one touch application launch capability See Figure 2 3 on page 9 for location See LifeBook Application Pane on page 39 for more information Anti theft Lock Slot PC Card Eject Buttons DC Power Jack PC Card Slots Speaker Figure 2 4 LifeBook left side panel LEFT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s left side components DC Power Jack TheDC power jack allows you to plugin the AC adapter to power your LifeBook and chargetheinternal Lithium ion battery PC Card Slots ThePC Card Slots allow you to install two Typell PC Cardsor oneTypelll PC Card See PC Cards on page 45 for more information Anti theft Lock Slot Theanti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound Getting to Know Your LifeBook 11 Au A Series Section 2 Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Speaker M odem Jack Floppy Disk Drive FDD F
63. ement aux installations de td communications locales L utilisateur est averti que m me la conformit aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas emp cher la d gradation du service Les r parations de l quipement det 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 Corp ou toute d faillance de l quipement peut entrainer la compagnie de t l communications exiger que l utili sateur d connecte l quipement de la ligne t l pho nique Le code d arrangement de connexion de cet quipement est CA11A Le num ro de charge est 0 2 Le num ro de charge assign chaque terminal t l pho niqueindiquele pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant tre connect une boucle ou aun circuit t l phonique utilis par ce p riph rique afn de pr venir toute surcharge La terminaison d une boucle peut amp re consti tu e de n importe quelle combinaison de p riph riques de sorte queletotal de num ros de charge de tous les p riph riques n exc de pas 100 LifeBook A Series For Authorized Repair Technicians O nly UL Notice Thisunit requires an AC adapter to operate Useonly UL Listed Class2 adapter output rating 16V DC 3 36A Refer to theillustration below for the correct AC Adapter out polarity OH Themodem to telephone network connection must be alinecord
64. er On Self Test M essages on page 62 for more information Modem Problems M essages about modem operation M essages 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 work properly Thedeviceis not properly installed Remove and reinstall the device See D evice Ports on page 49 for more information The device may have been installed whilean application was running so your LifeBook is not aware of its installation Closethe application and restart your LifeBook Your software may not have the correct software driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver 56 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed a parallel port device a serial port deviceor aUSB device Your LifeBook does not recognize the device or the device does not seem to work properly You may havethe wrong 1 0 address selected for your device See your device documentation and software docu mentation to determinethe required 1 0 address Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 3
65. erating system can turn off peripheral devices such asthe CD ROM player when it is not in use Your operating system has been pre configured for ACPI power management RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it besure that you use the following procedure 35 LifeBook A Series Section 3 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Selectthe Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to restart your LifeBook Your LifeBook will shut down and then reboot POWER OFF Beforeturning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Start menu check that the Hard Drive CD ROM PC Card and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off See Figure 2 8 on page 15 If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card thereisarisk of data loss To assure that your LifeBook shuts down without error usethe Windows shut down procedure Usingthe correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your LifeBook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequenceto avoid errors The proper sequenceis 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shutdown your LifeBook If you are goingto store your LifeBook for a month or more see Care and M aintenance Section 4 User I
66. ere may be a protective sheet in the tray when it was shipped please make sure it is removed before operating 3 PlacetheCD into thetray label side up with the hole in the center of the CD Snap the CD onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push theholder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 4 6 POINT If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function you will have to start the CD from your desk top as your LifeBook will not automatically recognize that a CD has been loaded 42 Figure 4 6 Loading a CD REMOVING A CD 1 Push and releasethe eject button on the front of the CD ROM drive This will stop the CD and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook a short distance Figure 4 7 Gently pull thetray out until the CD can easily be removed from thetray Figure 4 7 Carefully removethe CD from the holder tray Figure 4 7 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a dick Figure 4 7 LT E LES DL T LT En Figure 4 7 Removing a CD AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATIO N FUNCTION only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition TheAuto Insert Notification function allows your LifeBook to automatically start a CD as soon asit is inserted in the CD ROM drive and the tray is closed Your LifeBook will begin playing an audio CD or will start an application if the CD includes an auto run file Disabling Auto Insert Notification Function To
67. esktop control pand for your notebook s desktop that you can use at any time To use the desktop control panel 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on Lifebook Application Panel 4 Click on Display CD Player The desktop control panel will appear in theupper right corner of your screen To closethe panel 1 Click on the x button To minimizethe panel 2 Click on the button You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel Simply double click on thetrack display area of the panel and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu On the same pop up aretwo other options Always on top and Continuous Play If you dick on Always on top the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen no matter what other application you are running If you click on Continuous Play your CD Player will auto matically start over at the beginning as soon as it finishes the last track You can movethe desktop control panel to anywhere on your desktop Drag it by clicking on thetrack number display holdingit down and draggingthe control panel When you place it where you would like release the mouse button POINT If you have your display set to 256K colors the basic display will appear no matter which one you select You will need to set your display colors to more than 256K in order to select other display appearances Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Ap
68. f all by itself The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which aretoo short for your operating needs Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouseto restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applica tions and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs You areoperating 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 goneinto Dead Battery Suspend mode Install a power adapter and then push the Power and Suspend Resume button See Power Sources on page 29 for moreinformation 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 15 for moreinformation Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source M ake surethe adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power Your LifeBook will not work on battery alone Theinstalled batteries are dead Replacethe battery 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 Y
69. ff your LifeBook 2 MakesuretheAC adapter is plugged into your Life Book and to an active AC power source 3 Makesurethat 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 Makesurethat 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 M ake sureit has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 Ifthe 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 representative 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 havetried the solutions suggested in theTrou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8FU JITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fpc fujitsu com Web site http www 8fujitsu com Troubleshooting Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support repre sentative can provide you with the fastest possible
70. gement Conformsto ACPI Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface Electrostatic Discharge ESD 9 kV DIM ENSIO NS AND WEIGHT Overall Dimensions 12 13 x 10 78 x 1 56 308 mm x 273 5 mm x 39 5 mm Weights 7 7 Ibs 3 5K g with Weight Saver ENVIRO NM ENTAL REQ UIREM ENTS Temperature Operating 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F Non operating 15 to 60 C 5 to 140 F Humidity Operating 2096 to 8596 relative non condensing Non operating 8 to 8596 relative non condensing Altitude Operating 10 000 feet 3 048 m maximum 8 Glossary pote A Series Section 8 78 Glossary AC Adapter A device which convertstheAC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook ACPI Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface A power management tool which is part of the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system that enables the oper ating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer With ACPI the operating system can turn off peripheral devices such as the CD ROM player when itis not in use Active M atrix 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 M anagement BIO S 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
71. gure 2 14 d Figure 2 14 Dragging 20 TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTM ENT TheWindows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections madefrom within the M ouse Properties dialog box Volume Control Your LifeBook does not come with manual dial volumecontrol Volumecontrol can onlybedoneusing the Fn F8 and F9 keys CONTROLLING THE VOLUME To control the Volume do one of the following Press Fn F8 keys to decrease the volume Press Fn F9 keys to increase the volume Press Fn F3 keys to mute or un mutethe volume POINT The volume can also be adjusted using the icon in the system tray Getting to Know Your LifeBook 21 pou A Series Section 2 Applicxation Lock Selector Switch Application Panel Buttons EM ail LED Figure 2 15 LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel Oneof theuniquefeatures of your LifeBook isthe Life Book Application Panel This panel allows you to launch applications with thetouch of a button even when your System is off Your LifeBook is pre installed with software utilities that you useto operate and configure your LifeBook Applica tion Panel These utilities arefound in theStart menu under Programs then LifeBook Application Panel They includea CD Player Application Panel Setup E mail LED Setup Application Panel Guide Activate Panel and D eac tivate Panel TheLifeBook Application Panel makes your LifeBook morethan j
72. hich you purchased and installed after you received your LifeBook If you chose the Format and Recover Hard Driveoption you should now restore your data files If you performed the Recover Hard Drive without Format your data files will still exist within their original directory structures 65 poe A Series Section 5 66 6 Care and M aintenance pote A Series Section 6 68 Care and Maintenance If you useyour LifeBook carefully you will increase its life and reliability This section provides sometips for looking after theLifeBook and its devices Y CAUTION Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused O per ations 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 respect and care Makea habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Keep it away from food and beverages f you accidentally spill liquid on your LifeBook 1 Turn it off 2 Position itso that theliquid 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
73. ia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Software driver is not configured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help The system audio has been muted While holding down the Fn key on the keyboard press the F3 key CD ROM Drive Problems LifeBook fails to recognize CDs CD is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive Open CD ROM tray and re install CD properly CD ROM tray is not latched shut Push on the front of the CD ROM tray until it latches Setup utility is set to some thing other than CD ROM or Auto for the Secondary M aster Controller Revise BIOS settings for the Secondary M aster Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Wrong drive designator was used for CD in the application Verify that the drive designator used by the applica tion isthe same asthe one used by the operating system When theoperating system is booted from a CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Windows CD Auto Insert Notification function is disabled Start the CD from the desktop or application soft ware or re enablethe Windows CD Auto Insert Notification function See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 43 for more information CD is dirty or defective WipeCD with a non abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert If it still will not
74. ifeBook or your files Please read all warning information carefully FUJITSU PC CO NTACT 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 fpc fujitsu com Web site http www 8fujitsu 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 O n line You can go directly to theon 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 dicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu POINT You must have an active internet connection to use the 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 pote A Series Section 1
75. igure 2 5 LifeBook right side panel RIGHT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s right side components Modem RJ 11 Jack The Modem RJ 11 telephone jack is used for attaching atelephonelineto theinternal 56K modem See M odem RJ 11 Telephone Jack on page 49 for more information 12 Microphone Jack The microphonejack allows you to connect an external mono microphone See M icrophone ack on page 50 for more information Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers See H eadphone Jack on page 50 for more information Floppy Disk Drive Thefloppy disk drive allows you to read and write infor mation on removable 1 44M B and 720KB floppy disks See Floppy Disk Driveon page 41 for moreinformation Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound S Video Port USB Port Serial Port Parallel Port Inrafred Port Docking Port Getting to Know Your LifeBook PS 2 Port Figure 2 6 LifeBook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook s rear panel components PS 2 Port ThePS 2 port allows you to connect an external PS 2 keyboard mouse or numeric keypad See PS 2 Port on page 49 for more information Serial Port Theserial port allows you to connect serial RS 232C devices This is also sometimes referred to asa COMM port See Serial Port on pag
76. il and software while LifeBook isin On state 75 poe A Series Section 7 Communications M odem Internal V 90 standard 56K fax modem ITU V 90 56K data 14 4K fax Actual data transfer rate over U S telephonelines varies and islessthan 56Kbps dueto the current FCC regula tions and line conditions The internal modem on all LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation isonly qualified for use with telephone systems insidethe United States and Canada and may not operatein other countries Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot for use with physical restraining security systems The Kensington lock system is recommended PRE INSTALLED SO FTWARE Windows 98 Second Edition Models Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer PM Set 98 by Fujitsu Limited PC Doctor by PC Doctor com ActiveShield by M cAfee com Inc Clinic online coupon by M cAfee com Inc LapLink 2000 by LapLink com Inc Adobe Acrobat Reader by Adobe Systems Inc Netscape Communicator by Netscape LifeBook Application Panel Windows 2000 Professional M odels Microsoft 2000 Professional Microsoft Internet Explorer PC Doctor by PC Doctor com ActiveShield by M cAfee com Inc Clinic online coupon by M cAfee com Inc Adobe Acrobat Reader by Adobe Systems Inc Netscape Communicator LifeBook Application Panel DEVICE PORTS Combination PC Card slot for oneTypelll two Type I II cards PCM CIA Stan
77. ility on page 31 for more information 5 If correctly configured to boot from the Recovery CD ROM you will notice your system running afull virus scan of the hard drive and then reach the Emergency Recovery Welcome screen If this is not what is displayed check to seethat the Recovery CD is installed in the CD ROM driveand repeat the previous steps starting with step 2 If you received a message This program may not be used on your computer you areusingthe wrong Recovery CD for the model of LifeBook Contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support to obtain the correct CD 6 Read theinformation displayed on the Welcome screen then click OK Troubleshooting Select one of the two icons displayed in the Emer Drivers CD and Applications Restore CD gency Recovery menu and follow the instructions TheDriversCD and Application CD can be used to selectively re install drivers and or applicationsthat may have been un installed or corrupted Please refer to installation instructions located in the Drivers CD and Applications Restore CD You can also consult our Web site at www 8fujitsu com N Co When recovery is complete remove the Recovery CD replaceit in its sleeve and storeit in a safe location 9 Restart your LifeBook 10 Reset your boot device priority in the BIOS setup as desired Your LifeBook now has all of the software installed that was included when you received it from the factory You must now load any programs w
78. ing the memory upgrade module INSTALLING A MEMO RY UPGRADE MODULE To install a memory upgrade modulefollow these steps WARNING You must turn off power before installing the memory upgrade module 1 Turn off power to your LifeBook using the power switch and remove any power adapter 2 Turn your LifeBook face down on a clean work surface 3 UsingaPhillips head screwdriver removethe screw securingthe RAM Expansion cover Removethe cover 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 Figure 4 9 O pening the Memory Upgrade Compartment User Installable Features 4 Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module chip side up with the connector slot in the compartment Insert the memory upgrade moduleat a 45 angle and press it firmly onto the connector Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining dip You will hear a click when it is properly in place Replacethe cover over the memory tray and reinstall thethree screws 7 SS gt Figure 4 10 Installing a Memory Upgrade M odule POINT The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your LifeBook Once it is installed you can leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 2
79. ing 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 M emory A form of memory in which infor mation is stored by physically altering the material D ata stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook and does not require power to maintain it SDRAM Synchronous D ynamic Random Access M emory Serial Port A connection to another devicethrough which datais transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the devicenot for transfer of data Shadow RAM A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM Read Only M emory into RAM Random Access M emory 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 berapidly accessed SMART Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology SM ART isan emerging technology that provides near 82 term failurepredictionsfor hard drives When SM ART is enabled the hard drive monitors pre determined drive attributes that are susceptibleto degradation over time If a failure is likely to occur SM ART makes a status report available so that the LifeBook can prompt the user to back up the data on the
80. ive during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode POINT The main advantage of using the Hibernation Save to Disk function 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 Hiber nation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices 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 8fujitsu com If you need help contact your support representative for recommendations HIBERNATIO N SAVE TO DISK FEATURE TheHibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook s system memory to the hard drive as a part of theSuspend Resume mode You can enableor disable this feature Enabling or Disabling the Hibem
81. l has the serial number M icrosoft Windows Certificate of Authenticity and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative It identifies the exact version of various components of your LifeBook 14 M emory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM Thememory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook hence improving overall performance See M emory Upgrade M odule on page 47 for moreinformation Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information Battery Charging Q Getting to Know Your LifeBook Power Battery Level Floppy Disk CD ROM Drive Access PC Card AC Adapter Battery Drive Access Access CapsLk Identifier Hard Drive PC Card Access Slot Identifier Figure 2 8 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above your keyboard Within thispanel aresymbolsthat correspond with aspecificcomponent of your LifeBook These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating Figure 2 8 D PO WER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational It h
82. le Bay Devices on page 35 for moreinformation Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data Verify your password and security settings Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive Thesetup utility is incorrectly set for your internal Primary Master or optional second hard drive Primary Slave Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary M aster and Primary Slave correctly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootableCD 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 TheLifeBook has gone into Suspend mode Push the Power and Suspend Resume button Your application has locked out your keyboard Try to use your intergrated pointing deviceto 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 55 LifeBook A Series Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You haveinstalled an external keyboard or m
83. levision This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CET appareil num rique dela 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 meansthat 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 LifeBook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certi fication standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements Before connecting this equipment to atelephone linethe user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to thelocal telecommunication facilities Theuser 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 givethetelecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephoneline The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A TheLoad
84. me with your port replicator See Figure2 6 on page 13 for location EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT Theexternal monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps See Figure 2 6 on page 13 for loca tion 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 S VIDEO PORT TheS Video port allows you to connect and use directly any S Video device such asa VCR or television The S Video standard providesfor a higher quality picture than NTSC or PAL In order to connect an S Video device follow these steps See Figure 2 6 on page 13 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push theconnector into theport until it is seated 5 Troubleshooting pote A Series Section 5 52 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook is sturdy and subject to few problems in thefield 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 PRO BLEM If you encounter a problem go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn o
85. mode or turn it off whilethe adapter is charging the battery See Power M anagement on page 34 for moreinformation on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure Y CAUTION Using heavy current devices such as M odem or frequent CD ROM accesses may prevent charging com pletely Low Battery State When the battery is running low a low battery warning will appear on the screen If you do not provide a new power source the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens another warning message will appear and the Battery Level indicator will show dead battery Your LifeBook will go into Suspend modeto try to protect your data for as long as possible There is no guarantee that your data will not belost oncethe LifeBook reaches this point Y CAUTION When the low battery message first appears save all your active data and Shutdown your LifeBook or put it into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power source You should immediately provide power to your LifeBook from a charged battery or an AC power adapter 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 39 LifeBook A Series Section 4 Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi cator just liketh
86. mputer 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 M emory Blocks indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager Video BIO S shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM EM ERGENCY CD ROM TRAY RELEASE If for somereason the eject button fails you can open the CD ROM tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted into the eject holein thefar right sideof the front of thetray Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole The tray will pop out a short distance MODEM RESULT CODES The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operatethe modem Theinternal 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 63 A A Series Section 5 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
87. n The System M emory and the Extended M emory capacity as detected by your LifeBook during the Power On Self Test POST are displayed at the bottom of the main menu screen The chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu Screen 48 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 sec tion starting on page 53 Installed Displayed On Total RAM System Extended Board Slot 1 Installed M emory Memory 64MB OMB 64MB 640K 63MB 64MB 32MB 96MB 640K 95MB 64MB 64MB 128MB 640K 127MB 64MB 128MB 192MB 640K 191MB Device Ports Your LifeBook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including disk drives keyboards modems printers etc MODEM RJ 11 TELEPHO NEJACK The modem RJ 11 telephone jack is used for an internal modem To connect thetelephone cablefollow these easy steps SeeFigure 2 4 on page 11 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push theconnector into the port until it is seated 3 Plugtheother end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet WARNING Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the modem or your LifeBook It should be noted tha
88. n 82 Suspend Mode 34 System Memory 75 system requirements 24 T Theft Prevention Lock 7 16 Touchpad u rre ttn e 19 DUONG ee sad nee ea ipe ide te eh cia 19 Control AA AA ie 20 Troubleshooting 53 U Universal Serial Bus Port 49 USB tea desit asuma eandem e e 49 56 port zcv eL EAR E A 13 V MIdeo is cos ware tart raue 75 Video RAM eie ick et tb ee ee XR 75 W WindoWS x rire een 32 33 end user license agreement 32 Windows keys 17 Application key 17 Start keys cse need 17 87 y LifeBook A Series 88
89. nected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup isnot 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 Seethe Video Features submenu located within the Advanced M enu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External M onitor Port on page 50 for more information Your operating system soft wareis not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activatethe proper driver Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section on page page 75 Miscellaneous Problems An error messageis 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 61 A A Series Section 5 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES Thefollowing isan alphabetic list of error and status messages that Phoenix BIOS and or your operating system can generate and an explanation of
90. ng Your LifeBook 33 Power Management Power and Suspend Resume Button 34 Suspend Mode 34 Hibernation Save to disk Feature 35 Standby Mode 35 Display Timeout 35 Hard Disk Timeout 35 Windows 98 Second Edition Power M anagement 35 Restarting the System 35 Power OM mana pere nas ist 36 A USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries 39 Replacing the Battery 40 Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk 41 Ejecting a Disk 41 Preparing a Disk for Use 41 CD ROM Drive Loading a CD 42 Removing a CD 42 Auto Insert Notification Function 43 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 44 Modular Hard Disk Drive 44 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 45 REMOVING PC CARDS 45 Memory Upgrade M odule Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 47 Removing a M emory Upgrade M odule 47 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity 48 Device Ports Modem RJ 11 Telephone Jack 49 Parallel Porti coris tirno dba ae LIRE 49 Serlal Port ona sn XR 49 PS 2 POrt
91. nnn The hex number nnnn Thisisa map of the bits at the memory address in System Extended or Shadow memory which failed the memory test Each 1 one in the map indicates a failed bit This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure where x 1 4 Thefixed disk isnot working or not configured properly This may mean that the hard drivetype identified in your setup utility does not agree with thetype detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to check for the hard drivetype settings and correct them if necessary If thesettings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault 62 which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drivetype 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 drivetype 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
92. nstallable Features LifeBook A Series Section 4 38 Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook has aLithium ion battery that provides power for operating your LifeBook when no external power sourceisavailable The battery is durable and long lasting but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures high voltages chemicals or other hazards TheLithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5 C 40 F or a high of 35 C 95 F Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The charging icon on theStatus Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range See Battery Charging Indicators on page 16 for more information 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 or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life The battery charging capacity is reduced as the 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
93. nstalled in the drive causing the CD ROM Access indicator to flash The CD Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to automatically start a CD as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed It will begin playing an audio CD or will start an application if the CD has an auto run file See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 43 for more information 16 5 HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR TheHard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard driveis being accessed 2 FLO PPY DISK DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR TheFloppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether the floppy disk driveis being accessed This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk driveis installed See Floppy Disk Drive on page 41 for more information E PC CARD ACCESS INDICATO RS ThePC Card Access indicator s state whether or not your LifeBook is accessing a PC Card s Theindicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if thereis no card installed The number inside the indi cator refers to which PC Card slot is being accessed See PC Cards on page 45 for more information a NUM LK INDICATOR TheNumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode See Usingthe Keyboard on page 17 for more information POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external ke
94. ntrol panel will display in a basic mode Pre Installed Software Your Fujitsu 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 M anagement software LEARNING ABOUT YO UR APPLICATION SO FTWARE 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 LAPLINK 2000 with Windows 98 Second Edition Only LapLink 2000 by LapLink com allows you to transfer files directly to other computers via an internal modem aPC Card modem theinfrared port the USB port or a serial or parallel cable cables not included See your LapLink online help for proper operating procedures MCAFEE COM ACTIVESHIELD ActiveShield by M cAfee com is an antivirus program that can berun after loading data or programs onto your LifeBook It assists in the protection
95. ommunications H owever thereis no guaranteethat interference will not occur in a partic ular installation If this 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 oneor more of thefollowing measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that ison 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 LifeBook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and theRinger Equivalence Number REN for this equipment among other information If requested theuser must providetheir telephone company with the following information 1 Thetelephone number to which the notebook is connected 2 TheRinger Equivalence Number REN for this equipment 3 That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ 11C which isFCC Part 68 compliant 4 TheFCC Registration Number This equipment is designed to be connected to the te
96. our 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 ndicator Panel on page 15 for moreinformation The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You arerunningan application that uses a great deal of power dueto frequent hard drive access or CD ROM access use of a modem card or aLAN 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 Thebrightness is turned all the way up Turn down the brightness adjustment The higher the brightness the more power your display uses 58 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The batteries seem to The batteries are very old Replace the batteries discharge too quickly The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures Replace the batteries Thebatteries are too hot or too cold Restore the LifeBook to normal operating tempera ture The Charging icon on the Status Indicator pane will flash when the battery is outside its operating range Shutdown and Startup Probl ems The Power and Suspend Resume but
97. ouse and it does not Seem to work Your external device is not properly installed Reinstall your device SeeD evicePortson page 49 for more information 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 Port Replicator Plug the mouseinto the PS 2 Mouse port and the external keyboard or numeric key pad into the PS 2 Keyboard port See D evicePorts on page 49 for more information You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seemsto be Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver Check your device and operating system documentation and activatethe proper driver locking up the system for that device Your system has crashed Tryto 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 BIOS setup utility infor mation does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed Remove and reinstall your memory upgrade module See M emory U pgrade M odule on page 47 for moreinformation You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Pow
98. p utility is correctly set your hard drivemay becorrupted and your system may haveto be reinstalled from your back up media Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus BIOS attemptsto locate the address and display it on the screen If it cannot locate the address it displays Thisisa potentially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I O bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it cannot locate the address it displays This is a potentially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Press F1 to resume F2 to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message Press the F1 key to continuethe 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 ThePower On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail also If usingthe 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 BI OS test M ay require board repair Contact your support representative
99. p 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 information you will be asked to restart your computer 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 W hat 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 Proof of purchaseis not required if you register within 30 days of your purchase How do I register With Windows 98 Second Edition it isa part of the Welcome process If you do not register during the Welcome process you can double click on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and then follow the instructions The LifeBook Registration icon istheonly way to register Windows 2000 Professional online Getting Started POINT Make sure you have connected a phone line to your modem before you use E Registration You may also completethepre printed registration form and either Fax to 1 901 259 5700 Mail to Fujit
100. parts of Latin America Japan Korea the Philippines Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS most of Europe parts of Latin America the M iddle East parts of Africa Hong Kong India most of South Asia M exico United Kingdom Ireland M alaysia Singapore parts of Africa China Australia New Zealand P ES 5 BATTERIES Caring for your Batteries Always handle batteries carefully Do not short circuit the battery terminals that is do not touch both terminals with a metal object Do not carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they may mix with coins keys or other metal objects Doing so may cause an explosion or fire Do not drop puncture disassemble mutilate or incinerate the battery Recharge batteries only as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Do not leave batteries in hot locations for morethan a day or two Intense heat can shorten battery life Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it Increasing Battery Life Power your LifeBook through the AC adapter when ever possible f your LifeBook is running on battery power all day connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery Keep brightnessto 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 actuall
101. plication Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel follow these easy steps 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel 4 Click on Deactivate Panel To reactivate follow the same procedure except for step 4 Click on Activate Pandl instead 24 POINT Every time you start Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional the LifeBook Application Panel is activated even if you deactivated it prior to shutting down System Requirements and Precautions System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Memory 32MB or more Hard drive 2MB or morefreespace Precautions LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook If the date and timeare off you can adjust this setting in the Windows Control Panel If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and data tracksinto the CD ROM drive the CD Player may fail to play the first audio track TheVolume Up Volume Down and M ute controls for the CD player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of theCD audio lineonly It does not adjust your note book s master software volume control or the manual volumeon the LifeBook notebook TheCD player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color 16 bit or in True Color 24 bit or more If you have your notebook s display set for 256 colorsor less the CD Player co
102. rnal monitor only both built in display and external monitor Theangleof the display M ovethe 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 Pressany button or key on the keyboard or move outs may be set for very short themouseto restore operation If that fails push the intervals and you failed to Power and Suspend Resume button The display noticethe display come on may be shut off by Standy mode Auto Suspend or and go off again Video Timeout TheLifeBook turned Power On Self Test POST Contact your support representative Thedisplay goes blank by itself after you have been usingit TheLifeBook has gone into Video timeout Standby mode Suspend mode or Save to D isk mode because you have not used it for a period of time Press any button or key on the keyboard or movethe mouseto restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applica tionsand go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout valuesto better suit your operation needs See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Check the Closed Cover switch See Figure 2 3 on page 9 for location The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and yo
103. rsonal 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 PO ST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checksthe configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your LifeBook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it 81 y LifeBook A Series PS 2 An IBM series of personal computers which established anumber 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 Theact of reload
104. rtitions info 13 You should seethefollowing in the Create Primary DOS Partition screen Partition Status Type Volume Label Dad PRI DOS Mbytes System Usage 6194 Unknown 100 Primary DOS Partition created 14 Press Esc threetimesto exit the Create Primary DOS Partition screen and FDISK Options menu 15 Restart your eB when the Fujitsu logo appears press the F8 key to bring up the M icrosoft Startup Menu 16 TypeFORMAT D to format the hard drive When formatting is done restart your LifeBook Your LifeBook will now detect the hard disk drive and activate it within your system The drive letters associ ated with the hard disk drive will be created and listed under M y Computer and Windows Explorer PC Card Slots PC Card User Installable Features Eject Button Figure 4 8 Installing Removing PC Cards PC Cards Your LifeBook supportstwo Typell and oneTypelll PC Cards which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install Figure 4 8 Some available PC Cards Zoomed Video Fax data modem Local area network LAN DE solid state disk SCSI Other PC Cardsthat conform to PCM CIA 2 1 or CardBus standards For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card INSTALLING PC CARDS PC Cardsareinstalled in the PC Card slot To install a PC Card follow these easy steps 1 Seeyour PC Card manual for specific instru
105. ry 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 whereit left off You must use the Power and Suspend Resume button to resume operation and there must bean 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 POINT 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 Y CAUTION The Suspend or Hibernation Save to Disk mode should not be used with certain PC Cards Check your PC Card documentation for more information When PC Cards or external devices are in use Hiberna tion 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 re starts POINT If your LifeBook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hibernation Save to Disk mode changesto open files are not lost The files are left open and memory is kept act
106. same as the onscreen Start menu button or theright button on your pointing device Function keys The keys labeled F1 through F 12 are used in conjunction with the Fn key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running 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 Oncethisfeatureisactivated 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 Thekeys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func tions POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external key pad The indicator will come on however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys arethe four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to movethe cursor up down left and right in applications In programs such as Windows Explorer it movesthe focus selects the next item up down left or right WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook has three Windows keys two Start keys and an Application key Thetwo Start keys display the Start menu This button func
107. sens ce mine ET Rd der us 47 Disk access indicator 16 ef L SAN a4 70 ejecting ceci baa ak kA AKA a Rue 41 TOrMattiIng ch dl od ds 41 initializing AA A ee 41 rr nen 41 A dulcem BA ALANGAN 41 Write protect ent 41 NE Br cia 60 Display Panel 9 30 adjusting fas RES PE MR o eee ide ai 30 brightness satu c dei epe REID 30 CLOSING Kati aan tege gerit eee e 30 Lua a EE 9 OPENING os credi tid ez ritenere ak 30 power management 30 Display Timeout 35 Docking Port ea 13 50 Double Clicking 19 Draggi ng ES 19 Drivers and Application CD 65 E E mail Notification LED A ee ei 23 Emergency Recovery CD 64 Error Messages na 62 Expansion Memory 75 Extended Memory 80 External Monitor Port 13 50 85 LifeBook A Series F A tute PE 44 Floppy Disk Drive 41 55 access indicator 16 A ee Car eds eus 70 Function Key Ella nerd buta os ane 18 Km M RUPEM ERE 18 EG zog AP eg ey Dog VE Deis 18 ANC deren een ET ER 18 EN a 18 H Hard Disk Drive 55 access indicator 16 formatting 44 INCE Nala en A e A 44 removable o
108. step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display panel only both built in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only Cursor IT LT lt Sa FS gt C E ETX TG SB a PGA SEZ TELA ZT Getting to Know Your LifeBook Cursor Control Left Button Right Button Figure 2 11 TouchPad pointing device TouchPad Pointing Device TheTouchPad pointingdevicemay comebuilt into your Fujitsu LifeBook It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel The TouchPad is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button The cursor control worksthe same way a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with thetip of your finger and the more pressure you use thefaster the cursor will move Theleft and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used Figure 2 11 POINT An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS 2 port on your LifeBook and used simulta neously with the TouchPad However if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touch Pad will be disabled or enabled depending on the speci fications in your BIOS settings See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the c
109. su PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara Ca 95054 Attn Warranty Department Call 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 You may also register on our Web site www 8fujitsu com You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to usethis option 33 poe A Series Section 3 Power M anagement Your LifeBook has many options and features for conserving battery power Some of thesefeatures are automatic and need no user intervention such asthose for the internal modem H owever others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating condi tions such as thosefor the display brightness Internal power management for your LifeBook may be controlled from settings madein your operating system pre bundled power management application or from settings made in BIOS setup utility Besidesthe options available for conserving battery power there are also somethings that you can do to prevent your 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 Availableon LifeBook models with Windows 98 Second Edition pre installed POWER AND SUSPEND RESUM E BUTTON When your LifeBook is active the Power and Suspend Res
110. t dueto corruption or upgrade please refer to your operating system documentation for the correct procedure WARNING Reformatting the hard disk drive will erase all of the data currently stored on it including the operating system and installed programs Before you reformat your hard disk drive please note Any data that currently resides on your hard disk drive must be backed up to floppy disksor other data storage media or it will be permanently lost These back up disks can then be used to re install and restore your data See your operating system manual for moreinformation on backing up your data files All application software that is installed on the hard disk drive must be re installed from the original source Thefactory installed software including the operating system can berestored using the Recovery CD that came with your LifeBook MODULAR HARD DISK DRIVE Your LifeBook may contain a modular hard disk drive in addition to theinternal hard disk drive If your LifeBook has a modular hard disk drive you will need to format the drive beforeusing it Formatting the M odular Hard Disk Drive 1 Bootthesystem When the Fujitsu logo appears press the F8 key to bring up theM icrosoft Windows Startup M enu 2 Select option 6 command prompt only usingthe arrow key and press Enter 3 Atthe c prompt type Fdisk and press Enter 4 You will see along message appear on the screen At the bottom of the
111. t some hotels use the Digital PBX systems please be sure to find out BEFO RE you connect your modem Consult your PBX manufac turer s documentation for more information Y CAUTION The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard lts maximum speed of 53000bps is the high est allowed by the FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload Y CAUTION The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBooks is not qual ified for use with telephone systems outside the United States and Canada and may not operate in other coun tries PARALLEL PO RT The parallel port or LPT port 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 SeeFigure 2 6 on page 13 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push theconnector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten thetwo hold down screws located on each end of the connector SERIAL PO RT Theserial port or COMM port allows you to connect serial devices such as printers or scanners In order User Installable Features to connect a serial interface device follow these easy steps See Figure 2 6 on page 13 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 P
112. ta files You will haveto reinstall any software that was 64 not included with the computer when you bought it however your data will be intact aslong astheinstal lation of the additional programs is performed in the same manner 2 Format and Recover Hard Drive This choice removes all theinformation on the hard disk If you choosethis option you will lose any software you haveinstalled and any other files you created since you setup your computer You will haveto re install any softwarethat was not included with the computer when you bought it POINT It is recommended that you back up all data files prior to performing either of the recovery options Y CAUTION User data and user installed software CAN NOT be recovered from the Emergency Recovery CD To Run the Emergency Recovery Program To usethis portion of the CD ROM your LifeBook must Boot up upon power up or full system reset restart from the CD ROM drive 1 Insert the Emergency Recovery CD in the CD ROM drive 2 If your LifeBook is running when you insert the CD exit your operating system and power down the LifeBook 3 Start power up your LifeBook 4 Atthis point you must either change your BIOS setup configuration through the F2 key to havethe computer boot from the CD ROM first if you have not previously done so or you can usethe ESC key duringthis boot up sequence and select the CD ROM from the menu that will appear See BIOS Setup Ut
113. 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 ableto serve you better Final Settings Thefirst part of your final settings isthe 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 Finish 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 you LifeBook 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 BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS 2000 PRO FESSIO NAL We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put a CD or floppy disk in any driveuntil you have gonethrough 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 Professional setup screen will appear The Windows 2000 Professional setu
114. tions 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 17 A A Series Section 2 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook has 12 function keys F1 through F12 Thefunctions assigned to these keys differ for each application You should refer to your software docu mentation to find out how these keys are used The Fn key provides extended functions for the LifeBook and isalways used in conjunction with another key 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 800x600 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 Fn will decrease the volume of the speakers Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the volume of the speakers Fn F10 Pressing F10 while holding Fn allows you to change your selection of whereto send your display video Each time you pressthe combination of keys you will
115. ton does not work The Power and Suspend Resume button is disabled from the Advanced submenu ofthePower menu of thesetup 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 Closeall 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 whilethe Fujitsu logo is on screen or usethe F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system M ake sure you havethe right password Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them accordingly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Internal hard drive was not detected Usethe BIOS setup utility or Primary M aster submenu located within the M ain menu to try to auto detect theinternal hard drive An error messageis displayed on the screen during the LifeBook boot sequence Power On Self
116. u failed to noticethe display come on and go off again Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standby M ode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The Built in Display does not close A foreign object such asa paper clip is stuck between the display and the keyboard Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard TheBuilt in Display has bright or dark spots If the spots are very tiny and few in number this is normal for alarge LCD display Thisis normal do nothing If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs Display isfaulty contact your support representative 60 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Theapplication display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame You arerunning an application that does not support 800 x 600 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled Display compression gives a dearer but smaller display for applicationsthat do not support 800 x 600 pixel resolution You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your display compres sion setting Seethe Video Features submenu located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for moreinforma tion You have con
117. ume button can be used to manually put your Life Book into Suspend mode Push the Power and Suspend Resume button when your LifeBook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately releasethe button You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode If your LifeBook is suspended pushing the Power and Suspend Resume button will return your LifeBook to active operation You can tell whether or not your system isin Suspend mode by looking at the Power indi cator SeeFigure 2 8 on page 15 for location If the indi cator is visibleand not flashing your LifeBook is fully operational If the indicator is both visible and flashing your LifeBook isin Suspend mode If theindicator is not visibleat all the power is off or your LifeBook isin Save to Disk mode See Save to Disk M ode SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby modein Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional savesthe contents of your LifeBook s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts This mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of theother internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook can beput in Suspend mode by 34 Pressing the Power and 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 batte
118. ure of the problem you may beableto 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 PO ST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook on the next time See Power On Self Test M essages on page 62 for more information Getting Started BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting up your Fujitsu LifeBook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your Life Book s BIOS When your LifeBook isfirst turned on the main system memory is empty and it needs to find instructionsto start up your LifeBook Thisinformation isin theBIOS program Each time you power up or restart your LifeBook 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 theBIOS 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
119. ursor to the item you wish to select press the left button once and then immedi ately release it To right click move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Figure 2 12 E Figure 2 12 Clicking DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click movethe cursor to the item you wish to select press theleft button twice and then immediately release it You also havethe option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 Double clicking POINT If the interval between clicks is too long the double click will not be executed DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving the cursor To drag movethe cursor to the item you wish to move Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it Dragging can also bedone usingthe 19 A A Series Section 2 TouchPad First tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next movethe object to its new location by moving your finger acrossthe TouchPad and then release your finger Fi
120. using aminimum of 26AWG Table of Contents Fujitsu A Series LifeBook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information 3 Warranty o ni 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK O verview Unpacking 22 teet ded pest s 7 LifeBook Features 7 LifeBook Software 8 Popular Accessories 8 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components 9 Left Side Panel Components 11 Right Side Panel Components 12 Back Panel Components 13 Bottom Components 14 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator 15 AC Adapter Indicator 15 Battery Level Indicators 15 Battery Charging Indicators 16 CD ROM Drive Access Indicator 16 Hard Drive Access Indicator 16 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator 16 PC Card Access Indicators 16 NumLk Indicator 16 CapsLock Indicator 16 ScrLk Indicator 16 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 17 Numeric Keypad 17 Cursor Keys 17 Windows Keys 17 Function Keys
121. ust another notebook computer APPLICATIO N PANEL BUTTONS Application Launcher Buttons Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application Your LifeBook is pre configured to launch thefollowing programs Application A NotePad Application B Calculator Internet Internet Explorer E Mail Netscape Messenger APPLICATIO N LO CK SELECTOR SWITCH Located at thefar left of the panel this switch allows you to select the function of the panel either as an Applica tion Launcher a CD Player or asalock Set the switch to the middle position when the Application Launcher buttons are not being used 22 CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK APPLICATIO N PANEL When you start Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray theindented portion of thestatus bar wheretheclock is displayed When you seethis icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active Asan application launcher the LifeBook Application Pane isvery flexible giving you a variety of options To set up the Panel to best suit your needs we have provided theApplication Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you makethe 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
122. y A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access M emory 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 bitsin a storage media Example all information on a device such as a floppy diskette a block of spacein a storage media such asa partition of a hard drive afileor direc tory of floppy diskette or hard drive Zip Drive A read write removable media disk drive Zoomed Video A PC Card port which allows notebook PCsto deliver full screen broadcast quality video through third party PC Cards induding TV tuners video capture and M PEG full motion video 83 y LifeBook A Series 84 Index A AC adapter casse esee sem pete es 29 76 79 A leere e teens 15 plug adapters u aa E Rn 69 AA PE DEAE ten 35 Anti theft Lock Slot 11 Application See Pre installed Software Audio 2253 t Lie ee 75 Auto Insert Notification Function 43 disabling u Lee er 43 B Batterys css er eon rar pr emen ET ER 58 59 Day A GG le 14 ee CR des orae tears era PEE ANAN 70 chargingindicator 16 conserving POWE 34 CEA LES LES
123. y using it Limit your CD ROM access 70 Disablethe 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 severetemperature 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 52 C Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment Avoid storing the floppy disk drivein locations subject to shock and vibration Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid metal or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk driveor disk Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive
124. your installed operating system from disk Infor mation from the BIOS istransferred to the installed operating system to provideit 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 M emory A block of memory built into the microprocessor 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 disc read only memory Thisis aform of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head A typical CD ROM can contain about 600M B of data and isnot subject to heads crashing into the surface and destroying the data when thereis a failure nor to wear from reading CMOSRAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels
125. ypad The indicator will come on however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys O CAPSLO CK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information O SCRLK INDICATOR TheScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information Function Keys Getting to Know Your LifeBook Start Key Numeric Keypad Application Key t Cursor Keys Figure 2 10 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook has an integral 87 key keyboard Thekeys perform all the standard functions of a 101 key keyboard including the Windows keys and other special function keys This section describes thefollowing keys Figure 2 10 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 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 Windows keys These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the

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