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2. 13 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator 14 AC Adapter Indicator 14 Battery Level Indicators 14 Battery Charging Indicators 15 Media Drive Access Indicator 15 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator 15 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator 15 PC Card Access Indicators 15 NumLk Indicator 15 CapsLock Indicator 16 ScrLk Indicator 16 Security Indicator 16 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 17 Numeric Keypad 17 Windows Keys 17 Cursor Keys eie act eh A es 17 Function Keys 18 Wireless Infrared Mouse Preparing Your IR Mouse for Use 20 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking ico re ney ee 22 Double Clicking 22 DR AR RING ii sis set ene den ten des 23 TouchPad Control Adjustment 23 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices 24 LifeBook Security Application Panel Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel 27 Passwords ir prae 27 Operating Your LifeBook Security Application Panel 28 Precautions 2428 ar eie s 28 Uninstalling the Security Panel Application 28 Launching
3. Fn F9 Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook Fn F10 Pressing F10 while holding Fn allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display panel only both built in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only 18 Wireless Infrared Mouse This section contains information on using your Wireless Infrared IR Mouse with your LifeBook note book PREPARING YOUR IR MOUSE FOR USE To prepare your IR Mouse you need to 1 Activate the port in your notebook s BIOS 2 Purchase and install two AAA batteries 3 Turn the IR Mouse power switch to your preferred setting Point By activating the IR Mouse your PS 2 port may not work If you need to use the PS 2 port you need to change your BIOS setting again To activate the IR Mouse Port in your BIOS 1 Power On or Restart your notebook 2 Press F2 as soon as the Fujitsu screen appears 3 When you see the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility press the right arrow key once to display the Advanced Menu 4 Press the down arrow three times until Keyboard Mouse Features is highlighted 5 Press Enter 6 Once the Keyboard Mouse Features Menu appears press the down arrow three times until Infrared Mouse is highlighted 7 Press the Spaceb
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5. The Power and Suspend Resume button does not work The Power and Suspend Resume button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility Enable the button from the setup utility You did not hold the button in long enough Hold the button longer This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes There may be a conflict with the application software Close all applications and try the button again The system powers up and displays power on informa tion but fails to load the operating system The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Make sure you have the right password Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them accordingly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Internal hard drive was not detected Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu located within the Main menu to try to auto detect the internal hard drive Your system display won t turn on when the system
6. page 63 Shutdown and Start up Problems page 67 Keyboard or Mouse Problems page 63 Video Problems page 68 Memory Problems page 64 Miscellaneous Problems page 69 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 notebook The software volume control is set too low Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software operating system and applications Headphones are plugged into your notebook Plugging in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones BIOS audio settings are incorrect Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Software driver is not config ured correctly Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help DVD CD ROM Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize DVD CDs DVD CD is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive Open DVD CD ROM tray and re install DVD CD properly DVD CD ROM tray is not latched shut Push on the front of the DVD CD ROM tray until it latches Setup utility is set to some thing other than DVD CD ROM or Auto for the Secondar
7. Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Always follow installation instructions closely Keep it away from food and beverages If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook 1 Turn it off 2 Position it so that the liquid can run out 3 Let it dry out for 24 hours or longer if needed 4 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your LifeBook notebook in a wet environ ment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your LifeBook notebook Avoid exposure to sand dust and other environmental hazards Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to direct sun light for long periods of time as temperatures above 140 F 60 C may damage your notebook Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots when they are not in use Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer f you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a brief case or any other carrying case make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid Do not drop your LifeBook notebook Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects Care and Maintenance Cleaning your LifeBook notebook Always disconnect the power plug Pull the plug not the cord Clean your LifeBook notebook with a damp lint free cloth Do not use abras
8. On the L setting your mouse can communicate with the computer up to approximately 1 5 feet away On the H setting it can communicate up to approximately 3 feet away The H setting however depletes the mouse s batteries more quickly Figure 2 14 IR Mouse Power Switch 19 p E Series Section 2 Y CAUTION Be careful when using any other IR devices such as TV remote controls in the vicinity of your LifeBook notebook while using your IR Mouse Your notebook could have difficulty distinguishing the signals Extending Battery Life The life of the batteries in your IR Mouse is subject to many factors including operating environment types of use and consistency of use To extend the life of the batteries 1 Turn the IR Mouse off when not in use 2 Use the L setting whenever possible 3 Keep the IR Mouse port on your notebook and the IR port on the front of your mouse clean by wiping with a clean dry soft cloth 4 Keep the ball and ball chamber clean Cleaning the Ball and Ball Chamber In the bottom of your IR Mouse you will find a ring with a ball underneath it The ball and the chamber in which it rolls may require cleaning from time to time In order to clean the ball and chamber Figure 2 15 1 Turn the ring counter clockwise until it stops Lift the ring out and set it aside 2 Turn the mouse over and let the ball fall into the palm of your other hand 3 Clean the ball the inside o
9. System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected This means that there is a fault in your built in memory If you continue to operate you risk corrupting your data Contact your support representative for repairs Troubleshooting nnnn System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in kilo bytes successfully tested System timer error The timer test failed The main clock that operates the computer is faulty Requires repair of system board Contact your support representative for repairs UMB upper limit segment address nnnn Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks indicating released segments of the BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager Video BIOS shadowed Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM EMERGENCY DVD CD ROM TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails you can open the DVD CD ROM tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole The tray will pop out a short dist
10. Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document However as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited First Cabin is a servicemark of Fujitsu PC Corporation The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation MS MS DOS Windows PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe System Inc CompuServe and AOL are registered trademarks of America Online Inc Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink Network Inc Quicken 2001 is a registered trademark of Intuit Inc Sony MiniDisk is a trademark of Sony Electronics Inc Philips is a trademark of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N V Netscape 6 is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation PC Doctor is a trademark of PC Doctor com Inc Copyright Drive Image is a registered trademark of PowerQuest Corp LapLink is a registered trademark of LapLink com Inc McAfee is a registered trademark of Network Associates McAfee c
11. SysRa Pause Break Eu e Esc Y F1 F2 rs di F4 Fon RT e x 1 2 3 4 5 NV N Backspace Home N Y N TR l PgUp Enter Ev Y Y Lt Enter PgDn 4 Shift 4 Ena V M M al alloy ES Lol Numeric Keypad surrounded with thick black line Fn Key Start Key O Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2 11 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 87 key keyboard The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101 key keyboard including the Windows keys and other special function keys This section describes the following keys Numeric keypad Your LifeBook notebook 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 Function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 are used in conjunction with the Fn key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running Windows keys These keys work with your Win
12. E approximate location Figure 2 8 LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s bottom panel components Configuration Label and Version Label The configuration label shows the configuration part number the Fujitsu part number and the various components that make up your LifeBook notebook The version label contains the system part number and serial number These labels provide manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative in the event you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook hence improving overall performance See Memory Upgrade Module on page 54 for more information 13 E Series Section 2 On Power Batter Battery Hard Drive PC Card NumLk Identifier Charging Access Slot Identifier ScrLk AC Adapter Battery Media Drive Floppy Disk PC Card CapsLk Security Level Access Drive Access Access Indicator Figure 2 9 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above your keyboard Within this panel are symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook These symbols tell you how each of those components ar
13. a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged Follow the steps below to replace a battery 1 Have a charged battery ready to install D Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter Slide the battery release panel open Remove the battery from the bay Slide the new battery into the bay Slide the battery release panel close SX CON SUSE OS Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on Y CAUTION If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated you may not be able to use your LifeBook notebook or charge your battery Figure 4 1 Replacing the Battery 44 User Installable Features Eject Button Figure 4 2 Loading Ejecting a SuperDisk or 3 5 Floppy Disk SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has either a SuperDisk drive which can use either standard floppy disks or Super floppy disks with a capacity of 120MB or a 3 5 floppy disk drive with the ability to read and write infor mation on removable 1 44MB and 720KB floppy disks Point The system BIOS automatically defaults to recognize a USB floppy disk drive If you install a modular floppy disk drive you will need to change the BIOS settings to recognize it See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive follow these easy steps 1 Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is p
14. 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 36 is the only way to register Windows 2000 Professional online Point Make sure you have connected a phone line to your modem before you use E Registration You may also complete the pre printed registration form and either Fax to 1 800 511 9989 Attention Warranty Department Mail to Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 You may also register on our Web site www fujitsupc com support You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to use this option Point You can register your LifeBook notebook with any operating system via mail e mail fax or web site BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS 98 OR WINDOWS Me We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD CD or floppy disk in any drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen If you do nothing the system will read the hard drive for the operating system software flash the LifeBook configura tion information on the screen and then the Windows 98 or Windows Me Welcome will begin Designed to accommodate the needs of users in ma
15. select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel select Power Management 3 Select Advanced tab then select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons STANDBY MODE Standby mode is one of the power management param eters When Standby mode is activated your LifeBook notebook puts the CPU in low speed operation shuts off the display and turns off the hard drive when there is Getting Started no activity keystroke pointer action sound generation video display change modem transmission or reception etc on your LifeBook notebook for the user selected time out period Any activity will cause your notebook to return to normal operation automatically This feature is independent of the Power and Suspend Resume button DISPLAY TIMEOUT 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 the Power and Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information HARD DISK TIMEOUT The Hard Disk Timeout is another one of the power management parameters This feature saves power by turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive activity for the user sel
16. 56 for more information Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial RS 232C devices This is also sometimes referred to asa COMM port See Serial Port on page 56 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 56 for more informa tion 12 External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor See External Monitor Port on page 57 for more information USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 56 for more information Docking Port The docking port allows you to connect an optional port replicator or docking station See Docking Port on page 57 for more information DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto Airline adapter to power your Life Book notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery Getting to Know Your LifeBook O il x Memory Upgrade P Compartment gt Lithium ion lt Battery Bay O E O Configuration Certificate of gt Label Authencity lt approximate approximate gt location location 9 Be Main Unit Label approximate location O O Version Label CD O
17. Application key 17 Start KEYS Lai ra re sales 17 Wireless Infrared Mouse Port 57 LifeBook E Series 100
18. Applications with the Security Application Panel 29 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters 33 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel 34 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 34 Closing the Display Panel 34 LifeBook E Series Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On i i gu ix des 35 Boot Sequence 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Booting the System with Windows 2000 Professional 36 Registering Your LifeBook Notebook 36 Booting the System with Windows 98 or Windows Me 36 Installing Click Me Windows 98 and Me only 37 Power Management Power and Suspend Resume Button 38 Suspend Mode 38 Hibernation Save to disk Feature 39 Standby Mode 39 Display Timeout 39 Hard Disk Timeout 39 Windows 98 Second Edition Power Management 39 Restarting the System 40 Power Off o et Bice en Le 40 4 USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries 43 Replacing the Battery 44 SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk 45 Ejecting a Disk 45 Software Eject for LS 120 D
19. Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in display only external monitor only both built in display and external monitor The angle of the display and the brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button 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 Standy mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The LifeBook notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your built in display is blank Power On Self Test POST has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate Contact your support representative Your system display won t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it The notebook has gone into Video timeout Standby mode Suspend mode or
20. L2 BIOS Memory 512KB Flash ROM 256 Bytes CMOS RAM with back up battery VIDEO Built in color flat panel XGA TFT active matrix LCD display with simultaneous display capability Video Color and Resolution 14 1 XGA TFT Internal 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16M colors External 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 64K colors at 60Hz Specifications Simultaneous Video Yes 1024 x 768 256k colors max XGA SVGA and VGA compatible Graphics Accelerator Card ATI Rage Mobility M4D with 16MB Embedded Video RAM AUDIO AC Link Sound Chip with 16 bit stereo PCM Stereo headphone jack 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Mono microphone jack 100mVrms or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in stereo speakers elliptical 15 x 35 mm diameter One built in monaural microphone MASS STORAGE DEVICE OPTIONS Floppy Disk Drive External USB Floppy Disk Drive or Modular LS120 SuperDisk Drive or Modular Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive 10GB or 20GB Media Drive Modular DVD drive or Modular CD or Modular CD RW FEATURES Integrated Pointing Device Touchpad Depending upon the configuration of your system you may also have Wireless Infrared Mouse LifeBook Security Application Panel Security Panel 4 button security combination for both hardware and software One Touch Panel 4 button application launcher for Internet e mail and software while your LifeBook note
21. Office Toolbar any anti virus programs and screen savers 2 Insert the DVD Application CD into the DVD drive If the CD Auto Run feature activates skip Step 3 3 From the Start menu select Run type D Setup exe where D is your DVD drive letter and click OK 4 Go through the installation process by following the directions on screen When prompted to select a Setup Type choose Typical 5 Once the installation is complete you will be asked to restart your LifeBook notebook 6 To use the DVD Player software click the InterVideo WINDVD icon on your desktop or click Start gt Programs gt InterVideo WINDVD Un installing the DVD Player Software The DVD Player software should be removed if you wish to use a 3rd party DVD player instead of the Fujitsu DVD Player To uninstall the DVD Player software follow these steps 1 Close any open files on the DVD drive 2 Remove any DVD CD from the drive 3 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 4 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon 5 Select the InterVideo WINDVD from the Add Remove Programs Properties dialog box 6 Click the Add Remove button and the DVD software will be uninstalled Y Point If you wish to use a 3rd party DVD player software you must uninstall the WINDVD or the 3rd party DVD Player software may not operate correctly 47 pe E Series Section 4 Y CAUTION Do not operate your DVD drive unless yo
22. Save to Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time 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 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 See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Check the Closed Cover switch See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location 68 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it The power management time outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button 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 Mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The Built in Display does not close A foreign object such as a paper clip is stuck between the display and the keyboard Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard The Built in Display has bright or dark spots If the spots are very tiny and few in number this is normal for a large LCD display This is normal do nothing If the s
23. Some PC Cards may require your LifeBook notebook to be Off while installing them 2 Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button associated with the slot the card is in When pressed the button will pop up 3 Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook This will push the PC Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card Y CAUTION If the PC Card has an external connector and cable do not pull the cable when removing the card SMARTCARD READER An embedded SmartCard Reader is provided on your LifeBook notebook SmartCards are the same size and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security informa tion and provide personal identification and informa tion POINT In order to use the embedded SmartCard Reader you must purchase an optional SmartCard adapter for installation into an available Type Il PC Card slot User Installable Features 53 p 9 E Series Section 4 Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook notebook comes with 64MB or 128MB high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM factory installed To increase your LifeBook notebook s memory capacity you may install an additional memory upgrade module You can also replace the or
24. You can also remove the card from the slot thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your LifeBook notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved refer to the Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information Point If you keep notes about what you have tried your support representative may be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the phone Y CAUTION Do not return a failed LifeBook notebook to your supplier until you have talked to a support representative 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc com Web site http www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support repre Troubleshooting sentative can provide you with the fastest possible solu tion Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any e
25. and doesn t want to give anybody the utility to set a password on their computer In this case if passwords supervisor user or both are set the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application To clear passwords follow same procedure in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time select REMOVE enter current password then click Next When asked to confirm select Yes 27 p E Series Section 2 Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password Point Removing the applications does not remove the password It simply removes the utility to change add remove passwords To change your password you must reinstall the application User 1 Go to Start Menu Click on Control Panel 2 Open Add Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel 3 Select the Security Panel Application in the list and click Add Remove 4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears click Yes Supervisor 1 Go to Start Menu Click on Control Panel 2 Open Add Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel 3 Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor in the list and click Add Remove 4 When the Confirm File Deletion box appears click Yes Reinstalling the Security Application Panel To reinstall supervisor or user security application you will need your Drivers and Applications Restore CD The Secpanel folder located in t
26. book is On state Your LifeBook Application Panel buttons are assigned the following defaults miton poton Default Application 1 Application A Notepad or Microsoft Works Windows Me only 2 Application B Calculator 3 Internet Internet Explorer 4 E Mail Netscape Messenger Table 7 1 Application Launcher Buttons 81 pe E Series Section 7 Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot for use with physical restraining security systems The locking system by Kensington is recommended Communications Combination 10 100 base Tx Ethernet LAN with Internal V 90 standard 56K fax modem ITU V 90 56K data 14 4K fax or Modem only internal V 90 standard 56K fax modem ITU V 90 56K data 14 4K fax or LAN only 10 100 base Tx Ethernet Actual data transfer rate over U S telephone lines varies and is less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regula tions and line conditions DEVICE PORTS Combination PC Card slot for one Type III two Type II cards PCMCIA Standard 2 1 with CardBus support One 6 pin mini DIN PS 2 compatible connector for external keyboard external mouse or external numeric keypad Embedded Smart Card Reader requires optional Smart Card holder One 25 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
27. 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 509 F 10 C and 125 F 52 C Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid metal or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive DVDs AND CDs Caring for your DVDs and CDs DVDs and CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care Always store your DVD CDs in its case when it is not in use Always handle DVD CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any DVD CDs in extreme temperatures Do not bend DVD CDs or set heavy objects on them Do not spill liquids on DVD CDs Do not scratch DVD CDs Care and Maintenance Do not put a label on DVD CDs PC CARDS Do not get dust on DVD CDs Caring for your PC Cards PC Cards are durable but you must treat them with Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen care The documentation supplied with your PC Card or pencil Always use a felt pen
28. is turned on or when the system has resumed The system may be password protected Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking If it is blinking enter your password An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook boot sequence Power On Self Test POST has detected a problem See the POST messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem Not all messages are errors some are simply status indicators See Power On Self Test Messages on page 70 for more informa tion 67 LifeBook E Series Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your LifeBook notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility The BIOS CMOS 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 Video Problems The built in display is blank when you turn on your LifeBook notebook Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch Clear the Closed Cover switch See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location The LifeBook notebook is set for an external monitor only Pressing F10 while holding down the
29. 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 assign chaque terminal t l pho nique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant tre connect une boucle ou un circuit t l phonique utilis par ce p riph rique afn de pr venir toute surcharge La terminaison d une boucle peut tre consti tu e de n importe quelle combinaison de p riph riques de sorte que le total de num ros de charge de tous les p riph riques n exc de pas 100 LifeBook E Series For Authorized Repair Technicians Only UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate Use only UL Listed Class 2 adapter output rating 16V DC 3 36 A Refer to the illustration below for the correct AC Adapter output polarity OH Table of Contents Fujitsu E Series LifeBook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information 3 Warranty osse unite ete tate i a e te LT tu den 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking fs cele RE DR Ey 7 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components 8 Left Side Panel Components 10 Right Side Panel Components 11 Back Panel Components 12 Bottom Components
30. lighting when the display panel is closed Figure 2 4 Keyboard A full size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys Figure 2 4 See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information Pointing Device The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control Figure 2 4 See TouchPad Pointing Device on page 21 for more information Getting to Know Your LifeBook LifeBook Security Application Panel The LifeBook Security Application Panel provides hardware security and one touch application launch capability Figure 2 4 See LifeBook Security Applica tion Panel on page 26 for more information Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Figure 2 4 See Microphone Jack on page 57 for more information Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers Figure 2 4 See Head phone Jack on page 57 for more information p E Series Section 2 Modem Port PC Card Slot Anti theft Lock Infrared Port OCT T Mo AIT 000 Internal Hard Drive LAN Port PC Card Eject Buttons Release Button Figure 2 5 LifeBook notebook left side panel LEFT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s left side components LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network LAN RJ 45 jack See Communications Ports o
31. media such as a partition of a hard drive a file or direc tory of floppy diskette or hard drive XGA Extended VGA 93 94 LifeBook E Series 96 LifeBook E Series Index A AC adapter ei een 33 82 89 Indicator cicer iia ie tet 14 plug adapters 75 ACPD Ses sen E UID ren PUPPI 39 Anti theft Lock Slot 10 AUdlo ses nee are eier iade 81 Auto Airline Adapter 33 89 Automatic Insertion Function 46 50 disabling a sauna Rr eee men 46 B Battery RS AO 66 67 hog rp EpL tp PEE 11 CALC een mes 76 charging indicator 15 Conserving POWET 38 dead na Asien 66 faulty en ee ae nen 66 increasing life ana 76 level indicators 14 lithium ion battery 43 91 LOW os e bt et re nn 43 Iechargihg nn a iW ecd uus 43 replacing alec t UTOR hee Dec DEVIS 44 shorted 4 2244 atari nat 44 suspend mode u Sey Ba nr 43 BayMan ger u see bees sr 25 84 BIOS curtir leide 89 Guida 36 MEMO ce See SP e oe UE Tur curtes 81 setup utility 232 2 Shien A a 35 Boot pada cigars nee tee pe ee Pate 89 Bootsequence nis engen 35 Built in Microphone 8 Built in Speakers 62 C Cache Memory 81 89 GapsL ck nara anna 16 CD RW Dr
32. memory in which infor mation is stored by physically altering the material Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power to maintain it 92 SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shadow RAM A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM Read Only Memory into RAM Random Access Memory for access during actual operation RAM is much faster to access than ROM however ROM contents are not lost when power is removed Shadowing allows permanently stored information to be rapidly accessed Smart Card Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security information and provide personal identification and information SRAM Static Random Access Memory A specific technology of making RAM which does not require periodic data refreshing Status Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard Stereo audio A system using t
33. more information E PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicator s state whether or not your LifeBook notebook is accessing a PC Card s The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed The number inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being accessed See PC Cards on page 52 for more information O NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric keypad mode See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information 15 ps E Series Section 2 Point If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external keypad The indicator will come on however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys O CAPSLOCK 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 The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information Or SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes if a password was set when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation 16 Function Keys Getting to Know Your LifeBook Insert Prt Sc Delete
34. notebook and want to enable Direct Memory Access DMA to a bay device click the device icon on the Storage Devices tab of the BayManager dialogue box to check DMA Please note that not all devices support DMA Before running the software to swap or remove the current Flexible Bay device be sure to close all open applications that could be using the current bay device If you swapped or inserted your Flexible Bay device with My Computer or Windows Explorer opened click View and then click Refresh The Copy Disk utility for the built in SuperDisk cannot be used if BayManager is installed To work around this limitation perform the following steps Note that in order to copy SuperDisk media your LifeBook notebook s memory size must be greater than the size of the SuperDisk media Create a folder on your C drive to which you will copy the files Open the SuperDisk files using my Computer or Windows Explorer Click Edit Select All Copy all all the files to the newly created folder Swap the disk with an empty formatted disk Copy all the files from the new folder to the empty disk If BayManager is installed in your LifeBook notebook and you insert a SuperDisk into its drive on the Flexible Bay the disk will indicate Removable Disk on the screen this phenomenon does not affect the LifeBook notebook s operation adversely If you are running the optional Adaptec Easy CD Creator and want to swap
35. onto your LifeBook note book It assists in the protection of the data currently residing on your hard disk from destruction or contami nation Go to http www mcafee com for more informa tion on how and when to run this program Microsoft Internet Explorer Internet Explorer is installed as your default internet browser Microsoft Works 2000 Microsoft Works 2000 is a suite of software containing the basic tools to write letters and reports track family and friends with address books manage home finances and create a home inventory Netscape 6 for Fujitsu PC Netscape 6 provides a suite of Internet communications tools PC Doctor for Windows by PC Doctor com Inc PC Doctor for Windows by PC Doctor com Inc is primarily for use by your support representative when assisting you with troubleshooting Quicken 2001 Quicken 2001 by Intuit is a personal money management program It has features such as portfolio management account registries on line banking and bill paying features 85 86 LifeBook E Series Section 7 Glossary 88 LifeBook E Series Section 8 Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook ACPI Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface A power management tool which is part ofthe Windows 98 Second Edition operating system that enables the oper ating system to control the amount of po
36. open the control panel into the bottom of the screen Using the DVD Player Control Panel The DVD Player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player You have the option to pause rewind fast forward and stop the movie at any point 1 To Pause the movie click the II button 2 To Rewind the movie click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie or the M4 button to return to the opening screen 3 To Fast forward the movie click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie or the M button to jump to the ending credits 4 To Stop the movie click the m button Exiting the DVD Player 1 Click on the X located in the upper right corner of the title bar This will open a DVD Player dialog box 2 Click Yes to stop and exit the movie or No to close the DVD Player dialog box and return to the movie User Installable Features USING DOLBY HEADPHONE The Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multi channel sound sources such as movies with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo head phones Dolby Headphone is a signal processing system that enables your stereo headphones to realistically portray the sound of a five speaker playback system Points Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5 1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone After making changes to the Dolby Headphone feature and clicking OK wait at least ten seconds before m
37. or other system failure DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive if it is highly flexible itis a floppy disk if it is a floppy disk in a hard 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 Memory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action DMI Desktop Management Interface A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems hardware and software compo nents and peripherals DOS Disk Operating System MS DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment DVD Digital Video Disc This is a form of optical disc storage for video audio and computer data envisioned to replace current digital storage formats CD ROM laser and audio CD because of its capability for storing greater amounts o
38. power If you don t have an additional battery you may purchase one either on line at FPCDirect fujitsupc com or call 1 877 FPCDirect 1 877 372 3473 To Watch a Movie on Battery Power 1 Have an additional full charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use 2 Start watching your DVD movie 3 When the low battery warning occurs immediately stop the movie and exit the DVD player Y CAUTION If you do not stop the DVD player quickly and the notebook attempts to auto suspend critical battery low state the notebook will shut down improperly If this occurs you will need to perform a hard reset and follow the instruction if any presented to you before the system will reboot 4 Manually place your LifeBook notebook into suspend mode by depressing the Suspend button and replace the discharged battery with an addi tional full charged battery If you do not have an additional battery you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning 5 Resume your notebook by pressing the Power and Suspend Resume button again This step is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode 6 Restart your DVD player locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 7 Continue watching your DVD movie Point Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them However it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while opera
39. re installing them Your installed batteries are faulty Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information The batteries seem to discharge too quickly You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive access or DVD CD ROM access use of a modem card or a LAN PC card Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and or use a power adapter for this application when at all possible The power savings features may be disabled Check the power management and or setup utility settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust according to your operating needs 66 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The batteries seem to discharge too quickly The brightness is turned all the way up Turn down the brightness adjustment The higher the brightness the more power your display uses The batteries are very old Replace the batteries The batteries have been exposed to high temperatures Replace the batteries The batteries are too hot or too cold Restore the LifeBook notebook to normal operating temperature The Charging icon on the Status Indi cator panel will flash when the battery is outside its operating range Shutdown and Startup Problems
40. read all warning information carefully FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways Toll free 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc com Web site http www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link located in the Windows Start menu You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link located in the Service and Support Software folder ofthe Windows Start menu Point You must have an active internet connection to use the on line URL links WARRANTY Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty and includes toll free technical support Check the service kit that came with your LifeBook notebook for warranty terms and conditions LifeBook E Series Section 1
41. smallest element of a display a dot of color on your display screen The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your LifeBook notebook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it PS 2 An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards for connecting external devices such as keyboards and monitors RAM Random Access Memory A hardware component of your LifeBook notebook that holds binary information both program and data as long as it has the proper power applied to it RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools Reset The act of reloading the operating system A reset erases all information stored in RAM Restart See Reset Resume To proceed after interruption In your LifeBook note book this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states ROM Read Only Memory A form of
42. to best suit your operating condi tions such as those for the display brightness Internal power management for your LifeBook notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system pre bundled power management application or from settings made in the BIOS setup utility Besides the options available for conserving battery power there are also some things 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 notebook 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 Available on LifeBook notebook models with Windows 98 Second Edition pre installed POWER AND SUSPEND RESUME BUTTON When your LifeBook notebook is active the Power and Suspend Resume button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode Push the Power and Suspend Resume button when your notebook is active but not actively accessing anything and immediately release the button You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode If your notebook is suspended pushing the Power and Suspend Resume button will return your notebook to active operation You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indi cator See Figure 2 9 on page 14 f
43. to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad and then release your finger Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Dragging 22 TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box Getting to Know Your LifeBook Flexible Bay Figure 2 20 Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD drive CD RW drive floppy disk drive SuperDisk drive Lithium ion battery or weight saver Figure 2 20 You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed All devices listed here are also options which can be purchased separately Figure 2 21 Modular DVD drive This allows you to access movies software and audio DVD CDs Modular CD RW drive This allows you to access both software and audio CDs as well as to write to CDs Modular 3 5 floppy disk drive This drive allows you to read and write information on removable 1 44MB and 720KB floppy disks Modular SuperDisk drive This is an optional 120MB floppy disk drive made by Imation for use with your LifeBook notebook Modular Lithium ion battery This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook note book when an adapter is not connect
44. upon installation We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application Manuals Included with your LifeBook notebook you will find manuals for your operating system and other pre 84 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 APPLICATION DESCRIPTIONS Adobe Acrobat Reader The Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view navigate and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms BatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited BatteryAid allows you to monitor and manage your battery status See your BatteryAid online help for more information on the correct way to use this program Point As your notebook does not support the CPU Clock control the option is not active within the Power Control menu of BatteryAid Softex BayManager BayManager provides a simple and powerful method of switching drives of a LifeBook notebook computer without having to reboot the computer Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support hot swapping With BayManager you can swap bay devices while your OS is running this is called hot swapping BayManager Features Allows hot swapping of devices on your LifeBook notebook You do not need to shut down the system to exchange devices Works under Windows 98 Second Edition Wo
45. will provide specific information but you should Ifa DVD CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem pay attention to the following points perature cold to warm condensation may form on the surface Wipe the moisture off with a clean soft lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD CDs To keep out dust and dirt store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your LifeBook notebook Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat If a DVD CD is dirty use only a DVD CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean soft lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Keep the cards dry Do not flex or bend the cards and do not place heavy Caring for your Media Drive objects on top of diem Your media drive is durable but you must treat it with care Please pay attention to the following points Do not force cards into the slot The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high Avoid dropping cards or subjecting them to speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock excessive vibration or vibration with the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive wher
46. without a cable Getting to Know Your LifeBook Flexible Bay Release Button Lithium Battery Bay Flexible Bay Figure 2 6 LifeBook notebook right side panel RIGHT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s right side components Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over along period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 43 for more informa tion Flexible Bay Release Button The Flexible Bay release button releases the Flexible Bay device Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more information Modular DVD drive Modular CD RW drive Modular CD ROM drive Modular 3 5 floppy disk drive Modular SuperDisk 120 Modular Lithium ion battery 11 p E Series Section 2 PS 2 Port Serial Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port USB Ports Docking Port DC Power Jack Figure 2 7 LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note book s rear panel components PS 2 Port The PS 2 port allows you to connect an external PS 2 keyboard mouse or numeric keypad See PS 2 Port on page
47. your LifeBook notebook See Drive Image Special Edition DISE on page 72 for more information User Installable Features 51 p E Series Section 4 PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 4 7 Installing Removing PC Cards PC C ard S 2 Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot If there is see Removing PC Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports two Type II and one 3 If either of the eject buttons is extended press it in Type III PC Cards which can perform a variety of func until it clicks tions depending on which type of PC Card you install 4 Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product Some types of PC Cards available on the market include label facing up Fax data modem Local area network LAN 5 Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening BlueTooth wireless communication IDE solid state disk REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card perform the following steps SCSI Other PC Cards that conform to PEMCIA 2 1 or 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions CardBus standards f on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while removing them For further information refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card INSTALLING PC CARDS PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot To install a PC Card follow these easy steps See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card
48. 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook LifeBook E Series Section 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2 1 E Series LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook even if you are already familiar with notebook computers UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook unpack it carefully and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below For a pre configured model you should have F Series LifeBook Figure 2 1 Lithium ion battery pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 Infrared IR Mouse Figure 2 3 USB floppy disk drive Weight Saver Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Drivers and Applications Restore CD Media player application CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this guide International Limited Warranty Brochure Getting Started Manual for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Me First Cabin Registration card and envelope i a Figure 2 2 AC Adapter Figure 2 3 Infrared Mouse p E Series Section 2 Built in Microphone Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch Touchpad Stereo Speaker Microphone Jack Headphone Jack LifeBook Security Application Panel Display Panel Latch Display Panel Power and Suspend Resume Butto
49. Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for more information Y CAUTION The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by the FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload LAN Port The LAN port allows you to connect a LAN RJ 45 cable Note that when your LifeBook notebook is connected to the Port Replicator the LAN port on the system is not accessible the Port Replicator LAN port is the only one that should be used when it as attached to the system See Figure 2 5 on page 10 for location PARALLEL PORT The parallel port or LPT port allows you to connect parallel devices such as a printer to your LifeBook note book In order to connect a parallel interface device follow these easy steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 56 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector SERIAL PORT The serial port or COMM port allows you to connect serial devices such as printers or scanners In order to connect a serial interface device follow these steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 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 t
50. Disk 2 type DISE then press lt Enter gt Creating a Backup Image You can create a backup image of your C drive at any time The C partition must be a FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition and it must be directly before the backup partition on your hard disk 1 At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen click Options gt Create New Backup There is also a button on the main DISE screen that performs the same function 2 You will be prompted to type a password Type a password or leave the password fields blank then click OK DISE displays a warning that it must go to DOS to create the image 3 Click Yes DISE creates an image file in the backup partition If you created a backup image previously the new image overwrites the old one Enlarging the Backup Partition If there is not enough unused space in the backup parti tion on your hard disk DISE will resize the partition DISE will display the minimum maximum and recom mended sizes for the backup partition You choose the size you want DISE takes the space from the FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition that you are backing up If there is not enough unused space in that partition to take you will not be able to resize the backup partition and create an image file You can delete files from the FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition to create more unused space on the hard disk Restoring a Backup Image You can restore either a factory image or a backup image you created Be
51. Display specifications One 9 pin D SUB connector for RS 232C serial input output devices Two connectors for USB Universal Serial Bus input output devices Fast IR 4 Mbps compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer One stereo headphone jack See Audio specifications One mono microphone jack See Audio specifications Depending upon the configuration of your system you may have one or both of the following connectors One modular modem RJ 11 connector One modular LAN RJ 45 connector KEYBOARD 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 2 7 mm Built in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons 82 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 2 0 compliant POWER Batteries Main 9 cell Lithium ion battery rechargeable 10 8V 4500 mAh Option Second 6 cell Lithium ion battery rechargeable 10 8V 2800 mAh for Flexible Bay installation Adapters AC Adapter Autosensing 100 240V AC 53W supplying 16V DC to the LifeBook notebook Fujitsu Model FPCACIA which includes an AC cable Option Auto Airline Adapter Converts the DC v
52. E COMPUTER RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITY Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module be sure to check that your notebook 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 notebook using the power switch 2 Allow the system to start booting and press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity as detected by your LifeBook notebook 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 In the chart Slot 1 is the original SDRAM memory compartment while Slot 2 is the upgrade compartment located in the center of your Life Book notebook User Installable Features Y Point If the total memory displayed is incorrect check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed If the module is properly installed and the capacity is still not correctly recognized see the Troubleshooting section starting on page 61 Installed Displayed Total RAM System Extended Slot1 Slot2 Ins
53. IR An abbreviation for infrared IrDA Infrared Data Association An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier IRQ Interrupt Request An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed KB Kilobyte LAN Local Area Network An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves LCD Liquid Crystal Display A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries LPT Port Line Printer Port A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports MB Megabyte Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook notebook s CPU MHz Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers Modem A contraction for MOdulator DEModulator The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a com
54. Keyboard error nn BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Monitor type does not match CMOS Run SETUP Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions If you still get this error contact your support representative Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A or drive C Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk and drive A are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly Unless you have changed your installation greatly the operating system should be on drive C If the setup utility is correctly set your hard drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be reinstalled from your back up media Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it tially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I O bus BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen If it potentially data destroying failure Contact your support representative Press lt F1 gt to resume F2 to SETUP Displayed after any recovera
55. Path PocketPoint TeleAdapt 16 TeleCord Notebook Guardian Lock IBM Modem Saver Monitor Stand Carrying Cases Diplomat ProPack Backpack Executive Plus 83 po E Series Section 7 PRE INSTALLED SOFTWARE Table 7 2 Pre installed Software Matrix Software Application Vendor a N 2 oe Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional X Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition X Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Me X Adobe Acrobat Reader X X X BatteryAid from Fujitsu PC X X X BayManager from Softex X X Drive Image Special Edition from PowerQuest X X X Intel SpeedStep X X X LapLink X LifeBook Application Panel Software X X X Security Application Panel Software X X X McAfee com ActiveShield X X X McAfee com VirusScan on line coupon X X X Microsoft Internet Explorer X X X Microsoft Works 2000 X Netscape 6 for Fujitsu PC X X X PC Doctor for Windows from PC Doctor Inc X X X Earthlink X X Quicken 2001 X Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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 Refer to Table 7 2 In addi tion there is file transfer software virus protection soft ware and Power Management software Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built into them
56. When you install a 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 notebook 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 note book The BIOS Setup Utility configures Device control feature parameters such as changing I O addresses and boot devices System Data Security feature parameters such as passwords Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following 1 Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook 2 Press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Press the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings 35 po E Series Section 3 BIOS Guide A guide to your LifeBook notebook s BIOS is available online Please visit our service and support Web site at www fujitsupc com support Once there click on the Self Help Center link and select your notebook from the pull down menu Once you have done that 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 befor
57. aking another change in order to allow the system to stabilize To use the Dolby Headphone feature perform the following steps 1 Double click the InterVideo WinDVD icon on your desktop 2 On the tool bar that appears click the Properties button the fourth button from the left with the image of a wrench 3 On the Properties window select the Dolby Head phone tab 4 To enable Dolby Headphone check the Enable Dolby Headphone box To change the type of surround sound select one of the radio buttons listed under Room Filter Setting 5 Click OK The Dolby Headphone feature will now be enabled until you disable it by unchecking Enable Dolby Headphone USING THE DVD PLAYER ON BATTERY POWER Since DVD players consume a lot of power your overall battery life will be shorter when operating the DVD player continuously such as watching a DVD movie than during standard operation wy CAUTION Prolonged use of the DVD such as watching a DVD movie will substantially reduce your LifeBook note book s battery life 49 pov E Series Section 4 Y CAUTION Many movies run times are longer than your system can support on a single battery If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety Point An additional full charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery
58. ance MODEM RESULT CODES The operating system and application software that is factory installed detects the modem characteristics and provides the necessary command strings to operate the modem The internal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software The standard long form result codes may in some cases be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem The operating system and application software may suppress display of the result codes Examples of result codes are OK NO CARRIER NO DIALTONE CONNECT 53000 Connection complete at 53 000 bps ERROR FAX RING This means an incoming call BUSY NO ANSWER When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation 71 p E Series Section 5 Restoring Your Pre installed Software Your system has been loaded with a valuable utility that allows you to restore your LifeBook notebook disk drive contents as they were originally shipped from the factory Most often this is necessary if files or software programs only those files programs that came pre installed become corrupt or accidentally erased Point Look for and open files with the extensions DOC and TXT DRIVE IMAGE SPECIAL EDITION DISE PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition DISE provides a way to restore your computer if you ex
59. ar once to enable the Infrared Mouse setting 8 Press F10 then Enter to save the changes exit the BIOS and restart your notebook Range of Operation Your IR Mouse communicates with the IR Mouse port on your notebook located at the bottom right hand corner of your Display Panel In order for your mouse to communicate effectively with your notebook you will need to keep it within the area in which the signals from the mouse can be received by your notebook This area is pie shaped with the tip at the front of the mouse and the back approximately 1 5 feet from the port on the L setting and 3 feet on the H setting optimal settings This area and the effective distance at either the L or the H setting is subject to environment type of use and other factors and will vary Figure 2 12 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2 12 IR Mouse Area of Operation To Install the Batteries Turn your IR Mouse over release the battery compart ment cover by depressing the tab remove the cover and set it aside Insert the batteries in the compartment making sure that the on the batteries corresponds with the in the compartment Replace the cover Figure 2 13 Figure 2 13 IR Mouse Battery Installation Power Switch and Settings The power switch is located on the bottom of the mouse Use your fingernail or the tip of a pen to slide it from the off position to either the L or the H setting Figure 2 14
60. ard Disk Timeout 39 Headphone Jack 9 57 Hibernation Feature 39 Hot swap ern yv ek Ix I tam A RAS 25 98 Infrared Port 10 57 Integrated Pointing Device 81 Internal Hard Drive Release Button 10 IR Wireless Mouse Receiver 8 TDA PE echten p TEE 57 K Keyboard nase na 9 17 63 82 Cursor Keys sy cicada ahnen 17 f nction keys oe dtr petet hem 17 numeric keypad rep RR 17 windows keys 17 L LAN Port ae 10 56 LifeBook CAT isi oes EA a er be DER a e 75 SOS atada ige 75 traveling eue Baker pen pat panda 75 LifeBook Security Application Panel 9 81 84 b ttons a en ea 29 configuring er nn even eere 29 deactivating u nen 30 launching applications 29 A ERE ABE SEA 28 passwords auskennen 27 Uninstalling nk een gene 28 LS 120 disk seven ehe teal 45 ATIVE Mar res ee hated D inve ev Pe bands 45 81 Media drive access indicator 15 Memory egens AA 81 Capacity css utens uet rem rau sev Ys 55 compartment 13 54 extended 255 orbes es 55 installing vue ree exe EXPERS 54 TEMOYINB eni p RIO PRSE E NOSE N re 54 SUSTO a en e ORSNRER ne 55 Upgrade module o RR eret rem 54 Memory Upgrade Module 64 Microphone Jack
61. art button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook Your notebook will shut down and then reboot Y CAUTION Turning off your LifeBook notebook without exiting Windows or turning on your notebook within 10 seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Start menu check that the Hard Drive DVD CD ROM CD RW PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off See Figure 2 9 on page 14 If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss To assure that your LifeBook notebook shuts down without error use the Windows shut down procedure Y CAUTION Never turn your LifeBook notebook off while an application is running Be sure to close all files exit all applications and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power with the power switch If files are open when you turn the power off you will lose any changes that have not been saved and may cause disk errors 40 Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your LifeBook notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and the
62. aware that restoring a backup image will replace the contents of the C partition with the image you restore 1 Disable virus protection software in the BIOS If virus protection software is enabled DISE will hang 2 From the DISE main window click Options gt Restore Backup to restore an image you created or click Options gt Restore Factory Backup to restore the factory image DISE shuts down to DOS and restores the image file DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS RESTORE CD The Drivers and Application CD can be used to selec tively re install drivers and or applications that may have been un installed or corrupted Please refer to installa tion instructions located in the Drivers and Applications Restore CD You can also consult our Web site at www 8fujitsu com 6 Care and Maintenance 74 LifeBook E Series Section 6 Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully you will increase its life and reliability This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices Y CAUTION Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused Oper 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 NOTEBOOK Caring for your Notebook Your LifeBook notebook is a durable but sensitive electronic device Treat it with respect and care
63. ble error message Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete success fully The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected the next boot will likely fail also If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence you should turn off the power with the Power Switch and contact your support representative Real time clock error Real time clock fails BIOS test May require board repair Contact your support representative Shadow RAM Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected You are risking data corrup tion if you continue Contact your support representative nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted battery which requires a support representative to change You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your LifeBook notebook This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years
64. da a ed 84 tutorials nee ame 84 PSE ulus Mee ntt ah ee 92 PSP Pitt sas ann Den Br 12 56 R Registration 36 37 Resolutions ix TERRE QURE YE CUP 81 Restarting occ SERRE Bares 40 Restoring your hard disk 72 RISTL nase ae an aa 56 SOP EK s veste Es RR Ern ern 16 SDRAM nn aa td 13 54 SecU EL A ms ee 16 Security Indicator 16 Security indicator 16 Serial Port u ee 12 56 64 65 92 Setting i a te og Sales ERR RE E gr 27 Shut Down ida 40 Software See Pre installed Software Specifications Licor WE RSEN er 81 Standby Mode 39 Status Indicator Panel 8 14 Stereo Speakers 42543 u nen 8 Super DISK Drives u ar su ae 45 access Indicator zus eat 15 Suspend Siete ren Roman pot ESE 92 Suspend Mode sei ee 38 System Memory 81 T Theft Prevention Lock 81 TouchPad u a bares 22 Touchpad sd a are RER 22 A nains ner 22 controls des at pe sea a Ee 23 Troubleshooting 61 U Universal Serial Bus Port 56 USB ale ina ea 56 64 port ee 12 V Videos et n EE n ER e eds 81 Video RAM sie pb ee ados rade 81 Ww Windows spe UMSO cas 36 end user license agreement 37 Windows keys 17
65. dicator will go off To reactivate the LifeBook notebook after a password failure you must press the Suspend Resume button then enter a correct password Point Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer The super visor password can override the user password PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover may place the notebook into suspend mode Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation Instead you must enter the proper security password after pushing the Suspend Resume button Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has a low battery pushing the suspend resume button only turns on the Security Indicator Your notebook does not unlock and the Security Indicator LED turns off after one minute To resume normal operation first attach a power supply to the LifeBook notebook Then you may unlock the note book UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATION You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application Uninstall the security panel application software This will disable all security feature Uninstall the security panel application with password still active This will not allow any changes to the password Uninstalling the Security Panel Application Software Remove passwords when User wants no password protection whatsoever
66. dows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button or the right button on your pointing device NUMERIC KEYPAD Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys NumLk can be activated by pressing the NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func tions 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 WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has three Windows keys two Start keys and an Application key The two Start keys display the Start menu This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button The Application key functions 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 CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cu
67. e BayManager icon on the Windows Taskbar it looks like an open laptop computer 2 Double click the left mouse button to display the Softex BayManager Window POINT A device is protected from being removed while the OS is using it If the device is in use an Error Message window pops up and requests you to close any open files Close any open files and restart procedure at step 1 3 Click Remove Swap or Insert button to change a device in the Flexible Bay A message appears telling you that it is safe to swap devices 4 Swap the modular devices 5 Click OK button After the System Device Change message disappears you will be able to access and use the device Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer Key information About BayManager You can see the type of device present in the Flexible Bay by pointing to the BayManager icon on the taskbar or in Storage Devices tab of BayManager Properties The information about BayManager will appear as follows Built in CD RW DVD drive Identified as CD ROM Built in SuperDisk Identified as Disk Drive Built in floppy disk drive FDD FDD connected via specific connector on the connector box or USB FDD Identified as Floppy Tips About Using BayManager If you have BayManager installed in your
68. e it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD drive or CD RW drive 77 78 LifeBook E Series Section 6 7 Specifications 80 LifeBook E Series Section 7 Specifications This section provides the general hardware and environ mental specifications for your LifeBook notebook Specific details about your system may vary from those referenced here For an updated list of current configu rations please go to the Fujitsu PC Web site at www fujitsupc com Point All options listed are accurate as of the date of print sub stitutions may have been made subsequent to date of publication CONFIGURATION LABEL Your LifeBook notebook computer contains a configu ration label located on the bottom of the system See Figure 2 8 on page 13 for location This label contains specific information regarding the options you ve chosen for your notebook Following is an example label and information about its various parts Configuration ID Configuration P N AEDXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P N FPCXXXXXX E65X5 PIII 850 14T 2K 206 za Model Speed Operating Memory System FPC ID Processor Screen Hard Size Drive Size Figure 7 1 Configuration Label MICROPROCESSOR Mobile Pentium III processor with Intel SpeedStep Technology 650MHz 750MHz 800MHz or 850MHz MEMORY System Memory Range 64MB to 512MB SDRAM 100MHz bus speed Cache Memory 256K On die
69. e operating Figure 2 9 POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational It has several different states each of which tells you what mode your LifeBook note book is in at that time Steady On This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use Flashing This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode Steady Off This means that your system is either in Save to Disk mode or that your LifeBook notebook 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 notebook is shut off The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows but have not turned off the power switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook notebook is operating from the AC adapter the Auto Airline adapter or the batteries This icon has two 14 different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook 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 val BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed Battery 1 refe
70. e order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook please select the tab you wish to change carefully To change an application associated with the Application buttons click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure for example Application A Click on Browse from Start Menu 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 The Internet tab is different It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser Internet Explorer unless you have changed this in Windows In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps 1 Click on Other from the Internet browser box 2 Click on Browse from Start Menu 3 Scroll down the list of applications and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button 4 Click OK The button will now launch the new application If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button you need only click on Default Internet Browser from the Internet browser box Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above Point The Internet or E mail buttons can be configured to launch any application you wish not just an Inte
71. e small hole Figure 4 3 Super Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Write Protected Figure 4 3 Floppy Disk Write Protect 45 p E Series Section 4 Y CAUTION Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your Life Book notebook to automatically see the contents of your floppy disk as soon as it is inserted in the SuperDisk drive Disabling Auto Insert Notification Function To disable the Auto Insert Notification function follow these easy steps 1 Save all data and close all 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 Manager tab to display the device lists for your LifeBook notebook 46 5 Click on the to the left of the LS 120 drive icon The treeview will expand to show the LS 120 drive manufacturer s name and model number 6 Double click on the LS 120 drive manufacturer s name and model number This will open the LS 120 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 Close in the System Properties dialog box then click Yes in the System Settings Change pop up window when it asks yo
72. e the BIOS main menu will appear BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS 2000 PROFESSIONAL We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put a CD or floppy disk in any drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence When you turn on your LifeBook notebook 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 setup will prompt you through a series of screens You will be asked to enter custom and computer information user password date and time workgroup or computer domain and accept or reject the license agreement Once you have entered all the 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 notebook REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK What are the benefits of registering You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook notebook which if your notebook 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 purchase is not required if you register within 30 days of your purchase How do I register With Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows Me it is a
73. ect the terms of the agreement and then click on the Finish button Y Point If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows 98 or Windows Me or to shut down your notebook Point You cannot use your LifeBook notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement If you stop the process your LifeBook notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome Process even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again INSTALLING CLICK ME WINDOWS 98 AND Me ONLY The first time you boot up your system you will see an icon on the desktop called Click Me When you click the Click Me icon your system will automaticaly build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access Note that you only need to invoke the icon once When you click Click Mel the following pre installed applications and utilities will be activated and appear on the taskbar McAfee ActiveShield BatteryAid LifeBook Application Panel ATI Display Properties Alps Touchpad 37 pov E Series Section 3 Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention such as those for the internal modem However others depend on the parameters you set
74. ected 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 35 for more information WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management The Power Management icon located in the Windows 98 Second Edition Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Management to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the LifeBook notebook on battery power or one of the adapters See Pre Installed Software on page 32 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 the operating 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 it is not in use Your operating system has been pre configured for ACPI power management 39 p E Series Section 3 RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure 1 Click the St
75. ed Weight Saver This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay Cold swapping Swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off Reference the following section Hot swapping Swapping devices while your system is active using BayManager software Reference the sections of this chapter entitled Hot swapping with BayManager and Hot swapping under Windows 2000 Professional DVD Drive gt CD RW Drive gt Floppy Disk Drive gt Lithium ion Battery SuperDisk Drive Weight Saver 9 Figure 2 21 Flexible Bay Devices WARNING You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the LifeBook notebook is in operation Cold swapping To cold swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps Figure 2 22 1 Close any open files 2 Shut down your LifeBook notebook 3 Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch then press the latch in to release the modular device This will push your device out slightly allowing you to remove the device 4 Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay This will require light force 23 pe E Series Section 2 R Flexible jJ Release Latch Figure 2 22 Removing Installing a device in the Flexible Bay Y CAUTION Be careful
76. ems 61 Troubleshooting Table 61 Power On Self Test Messages 70 Emergency DVD CD ROM Tray Release 71 Modem Result Codes 71 Restoring Your Pre installed Software Drive Image Special Edition DISE 72 Drivers and Applications Restore CD 72 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook 75 Batter esis ies its os tect se sie ques nag tare ta td 76 Floppy Disks and Drives 76 DVDs and CDs 76 PC Cards nn een 77 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Microprocessor 81 Memory sales nis 81 Videos tl ee D A nen aa 81 A ee re nahe 81 Mass Storage Device Options 81 A a Des ds 81 D vice Ports eiu Lx sms 82 Keyboard tov a 82 POWER iu nne Soie sci ext BY eee a 82 Dimensions annee nd ut ee 82 Environmental Requirements 82 Popular Accessories 82 Pre Installed Software 83 Application Descriptions 84 GLOSSARY Glossary an sn ee bene 87 INDEX Table of Contents LifeBook E Series 1 Preface LifeBook E Series Section 1 Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The E Series LifeBook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer It is powered by an Intel microprocessor has a built in color display a numb
77. ents The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction LifeBook notebooks 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 a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CALLA The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices 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 wate
78. er of possible configurations and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers PCs to a portable environment This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook s hardware and built in system software Your notebook is compatible with the IBM9 PC AT It comes with Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 2000 Professional or Windows Millennium Edition Me pre installed The LifeBook notebook is a completely self contained unit with an active matrix XGA TFT color LCD display It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets Example Fn F1 ESC ENTER and CTRI Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross referenced within the text Example See page xx On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type Example Shut down 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 A WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you your LifeBook notebook or your files Please
79. f data A typical single layer single sided DVD for example can contain 4 7GB of 90 data and a maximum of 17GB for the double sided discs ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices ESD Electrostatic Discharge The sudden discharge of elec tricity from a static charge which has built up slowly Example the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS DOS as system memory FCC Federal Communication Commission Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible GB Gigabyte Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff Hexadecimal A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number 0 9 A B C D E F Example 2F in hexa decimal 00101111 in binary 47 in decimal 1 0 Input Output Data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in electronic form 1 0 Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook notebook in elec tronic form IDE Intelligent Drive Electronics A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit Infrared Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans
80. f the chamber the rollers and the back of the ring with a clean dry soft cloth 4 Place the ball back into the chamber replace the ring being careful to set the ring flush against the back of the mouse then turn the ring clockwise until it stops Figure 2 15 Cleaning the IR Mouse 20 Cursor Getting to Know Your LifeBook Left Button Cursor Control Right Button Figure 2 16 TouchPad pointing device TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device may come built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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 works the same way a mouse does and moves the cursor around the display It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger and the more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move The left 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 16 Point An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS 2 port on your LifeBook notebook and used simultaneously with the TouchPad However if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the TouchPad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings Also if the Infrared Mouse is enabled yo
81. g 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 is locking up the system The card is not properly installed Remove and reinstall the card See PC Cards on page 52 for more information The card may have been installed while an application was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your LifeBook notebook Your software may not have the correct software driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver You may have the wrong I O address selected for your See your PC Card documentation to determine the required I O address Change the settings in PC Card device the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Your PC Card device and Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS another device are assigned the same I O address setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen The installed primary battery is completely discharged there is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter AC or Auto Airline installed Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more
82. h periodically when your system is checking the DVD or CD RW drive If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD or CD RW drive The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active See Auto Insert Noti fication Function on page 50 for more information Getting to Know Your LifeBook Point The Windows DVD CD Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a DVD CD installed in the drive causing the Media Drive Access indicator to flash The DVD CD Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to automatically start a DVD CD as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed It will begin playing an audio DVD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD has an auto run file See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 50 for more information E HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is being accessed POINT The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed 2 FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether the floppy disk or SuperDisk drive is being accessed This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk drive is installed See SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive on page 45 for
83. he Utilities Security Panel contains the setup files for supervisor and user security application 1 Double click the Setup FJSECS EXE file The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear Follow the instructions on the screen 2 Double click the Setup FJSECU EXE file The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear Follow the instructions on the screen Supervisor and user passwords can be set by the Windows Software which are FJSECS EXE and FJSECU EXE respectively FJSECU EXE for user password cannot run without supervisor password First you need to run FJSECS EXE to set supervisor password before setting user password Follow instructions under Setting Passwords If you forget both passwords please contact Fujitsu PC Corporation Service and Support at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fujitsu PC Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook When calling please have a valid credit card 28 and provide proof of ownership You will then be given instructions on where to ship your LifeBook notebook LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH THE SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security Applicati
84. he connector PS 2 PORT The PS 2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard numeric keypad or mouse In order to connect a PS 2 interface device follow these steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 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 notebook 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 PORTS The Universal Serial Bus ports USB allow 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 steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 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 Point Windows NT 4 0 does not support USB devices INFRARED PORT The Infrared IrDA 1 1 4Mbps port allows for wireless data transfer between your LifeBook notebook and other IrDA compatible devices such as another computer or a printer without the use of a cable See Figure 2 5 on page 10 for location It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of commu
85. hese easy steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 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 POINT Pressing the Fn F10 keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the key combination you will step to the next choice starting with the built in display panel only moving to the external monitor only finally moving to both the built in display panel and an external monitor 57 58 LifeBook E Series Section 4 3 Troubleshooting 60 LifeBook E Series Section 5 Troubleshooting Your LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field However you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot or problems with peripheral devices that you can solve by replacing the device The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM If you encounter a problem go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting 1 Turn off your LifeBook notebook 2 Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your Life Book notebook and to an active AC power source 3 Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot is seated properly
86. ices should not exceed five 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the RENs contact your local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68 Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning This equipment may not be used on coin operated telephones provided by your telephone company Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs Contact your state s public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for more information 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 use of non hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications All public or semipublic coi
87. ifeBook notebook will not resume Y CAUTION If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery power be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your LifeBook notebook 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 notebook 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 Hibernation 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 notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hibernation Save to Disk mode changes to open files are not lost The files are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during 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 notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time The drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it le
88. iginal memory module with a higher capacity module The memory upgrade must be a dual in line DIMM SDRAM module however it can be any capacity up to 512MB 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 removing the memory upgrade module INSTALLING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook using the power switch and remove any power adapter AC or auto airline 2 Make sure that all the connector covers are closed 3 Turn the LifeBook notebook bottom side up with the front panel toward you 4 Remove the screw at the front of the memory upgrade module compartment Figure 4 8 5 Remove the cover by tilting the front edge up and then pulling forward until the tabs on the cover are free Figure 4 8 Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment Y CAUTION The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electro static discharge ESD Be sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module 54 6 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve 7 Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the LifeBook notebook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connect
89. igurations LifeBook E 6595 LifeBook E 6575 LifeBook E 6555 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operations are subject to the following two conditions 1 This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation LifeBook E 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 interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that 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 one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the
90. information Install a charged battery or a Power adapter The primary battery is installed but is faulty Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information If a battery is indicating a short remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that battery The battery or batteries are low Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The power adapter AC or auto airline is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources on page 33 for more information 65 LifeBook E Series Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The Power adapter AC or auto airline has no power from the AC outlet airplane seat jack or the car s cigarette lighter Move the AC cord to a different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet If you are using an auto airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position The Power adapter AC or auto airline is faulty Try a different Power adapter or install a charged optional second battery Your LifeBook noteb
91. ion Function on page 50 for more information Docking Problems Notebook does not turn on when installed in LAN Dock AC adapter is not plugged in Provide power to the LAN Docking Station Docking Station Notebook is not properly seated in the LAN Dock Remove and re dock your notebook and verify that the Docked LED illuminates Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your floppy disk You tried to write to a write Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable See protected floppy disk SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive on page 45 for more information Floppy disk is not Eject floppy disk check orientation and reinsert loaded correctly See SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive on page 45 for more information BIOS setup utility states Diskette Controller Disabled Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to enable Diskette Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed Remove and reinstall your floppy disk drive See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more information 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 The setup utility is incorrectly set for your internal hard drive Revise BIOS settings to set Primary Master correctly See BIOS Setup Utilit
92. isk 45 Preparing a Disk for Use 45 Auto Insert Notification Function 46 DVD Drive DVD Player Software 47 Loading a DVD CD 48 Removing a DVD CD 48 Emergency Removal of aDVD CD 48 Using the DVD Player Software 49 Using DolbyTM Headphone 49 Using the DVD Player on Battery Power 49 Auto Insert Notification Function 50 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 51 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 52 Removing PC Cards 52 SmartCard Reader 53 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 54 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 54 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity 55 Device Ports Communications Ports 56 Parallel Port x rus ern 56 Serial Port 56 PS 2 POLE sea Ux maulap ar ds ae cher amas 56 Universal Serial Bus Ports 56 Infrared Port cos io ME 57 Wireless Infrared Mouse Port 57 Microphone Jack 57 Headphone Jack 57 Docking Port oo meta ete een 57 External Monitor Port 57 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem 61 Specific Probl
93. ive 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 notebook It may damage your AC adapter optional Auto Airline adapter another battery or your notebook itself It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery A WARNING Under federal state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries If you cannot find this information elsewhere contact your support representative at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 User Installable Features RECHARGING THE BATTERIES If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel The indicator changes as the battery level changes The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto Airline adapter To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto Airline adapter Point Make sure that the Battery Charging indicato
94. iver oia traes 81 Clicking arten sanieren 22 Closed Cover Switch 9 Cold swap 4 na an 24 COMM Porton nidos 89 Communications 81 Communications Port 56 Configuration Label 13 GUTSOL EET 22 GursOr KeyS o eng Ke 17 D DG Output Cable asa cce RR SER 33 DC Power Jack 33 DG power jack aussen 12 Device Ports ees iste LAS ER 56 82 DIM Misi teet etre nement s 54 DUIS ER ek an semet Re RE ra 72 Disk access indicator 15 Cate Se Sed ov rp NA San no me ares Le th 76 nin E 45 EJECUTE 45 formatting carr tendenecentea dace 45 initializing c a Rhee ec E ER E TR E TUS 45 loadings i Er fen AERE 45 Prepare sponte Pr 45 software eject 45 Write protect in aaa era 45 Display sise us REA RR EE 34 68 69 Display Panel 5 25218 2 22 X eet ERE 8 adjusting sues rs ter TES 34 brightness aur i sentent nes 34 closing voi epp CERA SPA UM Ub e EA 34 latch nates RS genie emet 8 OPENING ln aliadas 34 Display Timeout 39 Docking Portal RER 12 57 Docking Station 63 Double Clicking 22 Dragging caricia patada tarde 23 Drive Image Special Edition 72 Drivers and Application CD 72 DVD Player Control Panel
95. ives or solvents Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen Never use glass cleaners Storing your LifeBook notebook If storing your LifeBook notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries sepa rately If you store your notebook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your notebook Store your notebook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between 25 C 13 F and 60 C 140 F Traveling with your LifeBook notebook Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while it is turned on Do not check your LifeBook notebook as baggage Carry it with you Always bring your System Recovery CD Windows 98 and Windows 2000 systems only that came with your notebook when you travel If you experience system software problems while traveling you may need it to correct any problems Never put you notebook through a metal detector Have your notebook hand inspected by security per sonnel You can however put your notebook through a properly tuned X ray machine To avoid problems place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel Security officials may require you to turn your note book on Make sure you have a charged battery
96. k notebook In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location User Installable Features 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated HEADPHONE JACK The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers to your LifeBook note book Your headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Point If you plug headphones into the headphone jack you will disable the built in stereo speakers DOCKING PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your notebook to an optional port replicator or docking station Note that systems running Windows Me can only use the Port Replicator not the docking station In order to connect your notebook to one of these devices follow the instructions that came with your docking port See Figure 2 7 on page 12 for location Y CAUTION Some LifeBook notebooks have a sliding panel that encloses the ports The sliding panel can be damaged if it is left open while the notebook is moved EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor In order to connect an external monitor follow t
97. lled a parallel port device a serial port device or a USB device Your LifeBook notebook does not recognize the device or the device does not seem to work properly The device is not properly installed Remove and reinstall the device See Device Ports on page 56 for more information The device may have been installed while an application was running so your notebook is not aware of its installation Close the application and restart your LifeBook notebook Your software may not have the correct software driver active See your software documentation and activate the correct driver 64 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed a parallel port device a serial port device or a USB device Your LifeBook notebook does not recognize the device or the device does not seem to work properly You may have the wrong I O address selected for your device See your device documentation and software docu mentation to determine the required I O address Change the settings in the BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Your device and another device are assigned the same I O address Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications Parallel port is set to output only Check parallel port settin
98. ls the BIOS Power On Self Test diskette tests Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in the Setup Utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information and that the diskette drive is installed correctly If the disk drive is properly defined and installed avoid using it and contact your support representative Extended RAM Failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured prop erly If you have an installed memory upgrade module verify that the module is properly installed If it is properly installed you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representa tive nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested Failing Bits nnnn The hex number nnnn This is a map of the bits at the memory address in System Extended or Shadow memory which failed the memory test Each 1 one in the map indicates a failed bit This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure where x 1 4 The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and c
99. mory 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 CMOS RAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate COMM Port Abbreviation for communication port This is your serial interface connection Command An instruction which you give your operating system Example run a particular application or format a floppy disk Configuration The combination of hardware and software that makes up your system and how it is allocated for use CRT Cathode Ray Tube A display device which uses a beam of electronic particles striking a luminescent screen It produces a visual image by varying the position and intensity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own 89 LifeBook E Series DIMM Dual in line memory module DISE Drive Image Special Edition DISE by PowerQuest Provides a way to restore your computer if you experi ence a hard disk crash
100. munication line Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources MPU 401 A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands including driver programs into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of micro processor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment Parallel Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred as a block of bits simultaneously with a wire for each bit in the block and with other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk and addressed by the operating system accordingly PCMCIA PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add in cards for personal computers Peripheral Device A piece of equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a printer a modem a CD ROM Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of a keyboard 91 LifeBook E Series Pixel The
101. n Wireless IR Mouse Receiver Keyboard Stereo Speaker Figure 2 4 LifeBook notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook s top and front components Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre spond with a specific component of your LifeBook note book See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information Wireless IR Mouse Receiver The Wireless IR Mouse Receiver allows the use of an wireless IR Mouse Built in Microphone The built in microphone allows mono audio input Power and Suspend Resume Button The Power and Suspend Resume button is always used to Power On your LifeBook notebook from its Off state It is also used as the Suspend Resume button This allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your notebook from suspend mode and power on your LifeBook notebook when it has been shut down See Power On on page 35 for more information and See Power and Suspend Resume Button on page 38 for more information Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back
102. n click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shutdown your LifeBook notebook If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section 4 User Installable Features 42 LifeBook E Series Section 4 Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your note book when no external power source is available The battery is durable and long lasting but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures high voltages chemi cals or other hazards The Lithium 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 the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range See Battery Charging Indicators on page 15 for more information When using a high current device such as a modem DVD drive CD RW 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 DVD CD RW dr
103. n operated or credit card telephones Elevators highways tunnels automobile subway railroad or pedestrian where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire police or medical assistance personnel Hospital rooms residential health care facilities convalescent homes and prisons Workstations for the hearing impaired Hotel motel or apartment lobbies Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent ofthe rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request DOC INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CET appareil num rique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du R glement sur le mat rial brouilleur du Canada Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirem
104. n page 56 for more information Modem Port The modem port is designed to accept a Modem RJ 11 telephone jack for the multi national internal 56K modem See Communications Ports on page 56 for more information Y CAUTION The internal modem is designed to the ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum upload speed is 33600bps Y CAUTION The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems Do not connect the internal modem to a digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details Some hotels have Digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem Third party hardware is available to allow modem to PBX interface PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card See PC Cards on page 52 for more information Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device 10 Internal Hard Drive Release Button The internal hard drive release button allows you to remove the internal hard drive The release button will not work if a anti theft lock is installed Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device
105. n screen instructions to set the user password Point You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from OFF or suspend state You would always need to push the Suspend Resume button to input the user password Your system will not begin the boot sequence without entering your supervisor user pass word From Off State 1 Turn on your system 2 When the Security Indicator flashes enter the pass word and press Enter button For example if the password is 22222 Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter button The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal opera tion From Suspend State 1 Press your Suspend Resume button 2 When the Security Indicator flashes enter the pass word and press Enter button The LifeBook notebook should resume normal operation Incorrect Password Entry If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession the system will beep for about one minute If a valid password is entered within a minute Getting to Know Your LifeBook while system beeps the beeping will stop and the Life Book notebook will resume normal operation If no password or an invalid password is entered while the system beeps the system will return to its previous locked state suspend or off and the Security In
106. ngthens 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 notebook 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 Windows 98 only 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 HIBERNATION SAVE TO DISK FEATURE The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend Resume mode You can enable or disable this feature Enabling or Disabling the Hibernation Feature The default setting is not enabled To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps 1 From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel select Power Management 3 Select Hibernation tab Select the box to enable or disable this feature Using the Hibernation Feature 1 From the Start menu
107. nication both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each other without obstruction The devices must also be separated by at least 6 but no more than 36 for maximum performance The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications A television radio remote control unit or a wireless headphone is being used nearby Direct sunlight fluorescent light or incandescent light shines directly on the port Y CAUTION Do not move either device while communication is active as it may interrupt data transmission Y CAUTION Be careful not to scratch the infrared port lens Scratches dirt or other surface marks can degrade operation Point With Windows 98 Second Edition you can use the Infrared Recipient application for infrared file transfers LapLink 2000 software can also be used for infrared file transfers With Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me file transfer is provided through Wireless Link in the Control Panel WIRELESS INFRARED MOUSE PORT The Wireless Infrared Mouse Port allows you to use your wireless Infrared IR Mouse The IR Mouse communi cates directly with the IR Mouse port without the use of a cable See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location MICROPHONE JACK The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm mono mini plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your LifeBoo
108. ny different countries Windows 98 or Windows Me needs to be configured the first time you use it Windows 98 or Windows Me has three parts Getting Started You have the opportunity to enter custom information for your configuration file and setup your modem so that your notebook will be prepared to dial out Registration Easy online registration for Windows 98 or Windows Me with Microsoft and for your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu PC Corporation Windows License Agreement and Final Settings You have the opportunity to review the Windows 98 or Windows Me 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 or Windows Me 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 in the information 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 be using your notebook For the modem settings enter your current location information where you will be using your notebook 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 notebo
109. ointing 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 notebook EJECTING A DISK To eject a disk from the disk drive follow these easy steps 1 Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is inactive 2 Press the Eject button This will push your disk partially out of the drive 3 Remove the disk SOFTWARE EJECT FOR LS 120 DISK 1 Put the cursor on the LS 120 drive in My Computer 2 Right mouse click 3 Select Eject 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 PREPARING A DISK FOR USE Before you can use a new disk it needs to be prepared so your LifeBook notebook knows where to store infor mation This preparation is called formatting or initial izing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are preformatted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk To prevent accidental erasure ofthe data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is exposed This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you want to add or remove data on a protected disk slide the write protect tab to close th
110. ok to dial out Windows 98 or Windows Me will make a free telephone call which will test these settings If the call is unsuc cessful you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support See Fujitsu PC Contact Information on page 3 for more information If you would simply like to move on and register at a later time you may click the Skip button and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page Registration If your connection is successful you will go to the Registration Confirmation page On this page simply enter the requested information and then check the box at the bottom to register your copy of Windows 98 or Windows Me with Microsoft Once you have finished click the Next button to continue Point If you do not register at this time you can do it later simply by double clicking on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process Follow the instructions on the screens and enter all of the necessary information Be as specific as possible so that if you need help the service and support team will be able to serve you better Getting Started Final Settings The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement Read the agreement carefully When you finish reading you must accept or rej
111. oltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook Power Management Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration amp Power Interface Electrostatic Discharge ESD 9 kV DIMENSIONS Overall Dimensions 12 13 x 10 39 x 1 52 308 mm x 264 mm x 38 6 mm ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 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 896 to 8596 relative non condensing Altitude Operating 10 000 feet 3 048 m maximum POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www fujitsupc com or call 1 800 733 0884 Memory Upgrades 100MHz Bus speed system 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 256MB SDRAM Docking Full Dock LAN Dock Port Replicator Expansions Universal LAN hub External USB floppy disk drive Power Additional main Lithium ion battery Modular Lithium ion battery Auto Airline Adapter Additional AC Adapter Specifications Flexible Bay Devices Modular SuperDisk 120 drive Modular DVD ROM drive Modular CD RW drive Modular Lithium ion battery for Flexible Bay installation Additional Accessories Wireless Infrared IR Mouse Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Numeric Keypad USB Digital Camera external Presentation Audio System Mind
112. om Inc The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection technology must be autho rized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless autho rized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished works Copyrights 1992 1999 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners O Copyright 2001 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 be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation FPC58 0464 01 B5FH 2581 01EN 00 C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name Address Telephone Declares that product Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 408 982 9500 Model Conf
113. on hand When traveling with the hard drive removed wrap the drive in a non conducting materials cloth or paper If you have the drive checked by hand be ready to install the drive if needed Never put your hard drive through a metal detector Have your hard drive hand inspected by security personnel You can however put your hard drive through a properly tuned X ray machine Take the necessary plug adapters if you re traveling overseas Check the following diagram to determine which plug adapter you ll need or ask your travel agent 75 LifeBook E Series Section 6 Outlet Type Location United States Canada parts of Latin America Japan Korea the Philippines Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS most of Europe parts of Latin America the Middle East parts of Africa Hong Kong India most of South Asia Mexico United Kingdom Ireland Malaysia Singapore parts of Africa 068 N China Australia I New Zealand 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 onl
114. on Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They include Display CD Player Application Panel Setup Guide E mail LED Setup Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel Available on select LifeBook notebook models Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel When you start Windows the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed When you see this icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active As an application launcher the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible giving you a variety of options To set up the Panel to best suit your needs we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup 1 Click on Start 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on LifeBook Application Panel 4 Click on Application Panel Setup The Application Panel Setup utility will appear There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel When you receive your LifeBook notebook these buttons are pre configured to launch the associated programs as defined in Chapter 7 Point The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the sam
115. ook The power management Press any button or key on the keyboard or move alone will not work on battery are dead turns off all by itself parameters are set for auto the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the timeouts which are too short Power and Suspend Resume button Check your for your operating needs 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 are operating on battery Install a power adapter and then push the Power and power only and have ignored a Suspend Resume button See Power Sources on low battery alarm until the page 33 for more information batteries are all at the dead battery state and your machine has gone into Dead Battery Suspend mode You have a battery failure Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information Your power adapter has failed Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet or lost its power source has power Your LifeBook notebook The installed batteries Replace the 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
116. or edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover by hooking the tabs under the rear edge of the compartment opening and tilting down until flush with the bottom of your LifeBook note book 10 Replace the screw POINT The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your notebook Once it is installed you can leave it in place unless you want to increase system memory capacity REMOVING A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 2 Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time 3 While holding the clips out remove the module from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the rear of your LifeBook notebook Figure 4 10 Figure 4 10 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 4 Store the memory upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve 5 Replace the cover by following steps 9 and 10 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module Point After installing your added memory module you must complete the Resetting the Save to Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save to Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook notebook See Hibernation Save to disk Feature on page 39 for more information CHECKING TH
117. or location If the indi cator is visible and not flashing your LifeBook notebook is fully operational If the indicator is both visible and flashing your notebook is in Suspend mode If the indi cator is not visible at all the power is off or your note book is in Save to Disk mode See Save to Disk Mode SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby mode in Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook 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 the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook notebook can be put in Suspend mode by 38 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 battery to reach the Dead Battery Warning condition Your LifeBook notebook s system memory typically stores the file s on which you are working open appli cation s information and any other data required to support the operation s in progress When you resume operation from Suspend mode your LifeBook notebook will return to the point where it left off You must use the Power and Suspend Resume button to resume opera tion and there must be an adequate power source avail able or your L
118. or remove the current multi bay device close Adaptec Easy CD Creator wait for about 30 seconds then do the swapping or removal After you swap or insert your Flexible Bay device the DVD Autorun might stop To work around this problem double click on My Computer then double click the icon for DVD drive If a LifeBook notebook with an external USB FDD connected is put on Standby the drive letter for the FDD might change from A after the computer is brought out of the power saving state This phenomenon does not affect operations adversely If Windows is started on a LifeBook notebook with an external USB FDD connected an icon for the FDD might not appear in My Computer or Windows Explorer If you encounter this problem remove the FDD from your LifeBook notebook then reconnect it If the FDD A is not shown in My Computer or Windows Explorer even if the FDD is connected execute Insert by using BayManager Hot swapping under Windows 2000 Professional Under Windows 2000 Professional hot swapping is provided through the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar Refer to your Windows manual on using this feature Getting to Know Your LifeBook 25 p E Series Section 2 u Numbered Buttons for entering password and launching applications Enter Button Figure 2 23 LifeBook Security Application Panel LifeBook Security Application Panel A unique fea
119. orrect them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative 70 Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Incorrect Drive B type run SETUP Type of floppy drive B not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsistency Invalid NVRAM media type Problem with NVRAM access In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display prob lems You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller test failed You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error Keyboard not working You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative
120. our mouse or keyboard is connected to the wrong PS 2 port on the LAN Dock Plug the mouse into the PS 2 Mouse port and the external keyboard or numeric key pad into the PS 2 Keyboard port See Device Ports on page 56 for more information You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver Your system has crashed Try to restart your LifeBook notebook 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 Memory Upgrade Module on page 54 for more information You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On Self Test Messages on page 70 for more information Modem Problems Messages about modem operation Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use See your application software documentation for additional information Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems You have insta
121. peri ence a hard disk crash or other system failure Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything that was installed on the computer at the time you purchased it The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk You can use DISE to restore the factory image and return your computer to the state in which it shipped from Fujitsu Although it is not necessary you can use DISE to store an additional image file that you create For example if you install several applications and save data files on your hard disk you can create a new image file that includes them and then save that image file on the hard disk Then in the event of a hard disk failure you can restore the image that includes the applications and data files you use Fujitsu recommends that you create a DISE disk as a rescue disk If your computer fails you can boot and run DISE from the rescue disk POINT Using the DISE feature will reduce the amount of usable disk space on your hard disk drive Creating Drive Image SE Diskettes Note You can use a DISE disk to boot your machine and run DISE if your machine is unbootable or if you do not have access to Windows Insert a formatted floppy disk in your machine From the Drive Image Special Edition main window click Options gt Create Drive Image SE Diskette Running DISE from Diskettes 1 Insert the Drive Image SE Disk 1 in the floppy drive 2 Reboot your computer 72 3 Insert
122. pots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs Display is faulty contact your support representative The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600 pixel resolution display and display compression is enabled Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 800 x 600 pixel resolution You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your display compres sion setting See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more informa tion You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor Try toggling the video destination by pressing Fn and F10 together or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Your external monitor is not properly installed Reinstall your device See External Monitor Port on page 57 for more information Your operating system soft ware is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper drive
123. r You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook notebook See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section on page page 97 Miscellaneous Problems An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application Application software often has its own set of error message displays See your application manual and help displays screens for more information Not all messages are errors some may simply be status 69 p E Series Section 5 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error and status messages that Phoenix BIOS and or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message Error messages are marked with an The most common errors are marked with a If an error message is displayed that is not in this list write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear contact your support representative for assistance nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B error Drive A or B is present but fai
124. r and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging The charge times will be significantly longer if your LifeBook notebook is in use while the battery is charging If you want to charge the battery more quickly put your LifeBook into Suspend mode or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery See Power Management on page 38 for more information on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure Y CAUTION Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent DVD or CD RW accesses may prevent charging completely Low Battery State When the battery is running low a low battery notifica tion message will appear If you do not respond to the low battery message the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your LifeBook notebook will go into Suspend mode There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this point Y CAUTION When the low battery message first appears you need to save all your active data and put your LifeBook notebook into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power source You should provide power to your notebook from a charged battery an AC power adapter or Auto Airline as soon as possible 43 p E Series Section 4 Y CAUTION When you a
125. r 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 tiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie P 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 le fonctionne ment de l quipement la satisfaction de l utilisateur La s rie LifeBook notenook e poss de un modem interne conforme aux normes de certification d Indus trie Canada pour prot ger les r seaux de t l communi cations 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 quipement aux installations de t l 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 de t l communications doivent tre eVectu es par un service de maintenance agr au Canada Toute r paration ou modification qui n est pas express ment approuv e par Fujitsu PC Corp ou toute d faillance de l quipement peut entrainer la compagnie de t
126. r tray will come out of the LifeBook a short distance 2 Gently pull the tray out until the DVD CD can easily be removed from the tray 3 Carefully remove the DVD CD from the holder tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click 48 Turn off your LifeBook notebook Press the tip of a pen or a straightened paper clip into the tray release hole Figure 4 6 You can now pull the tray out and remove the disc Figure 4 6 Emergency Removal of a CD DVD USING THE DVD PLAYER SOFTWARE Point For details on using your DVD player go to the Start menu and select Programs InterVideo DVD then select either InterVideo DVD Help or InterVideo DVD Readme Starting a DVD Movie 1 Insert the DVD movie into the DVD drive If the CD AutoRun feature activates skip Step 2 2 From the Start menu select Programs then select InterVideo WINDVD and click InterVideo WINDVD or double click on the InterVideo WINDVD icon on the desktop This will launch the DVD movie 3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Perfor mance dialog box and the movie will begin Opening the DVD Player Control Panel With most DVD ROMs you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view You can do this by using the DVD Player control panel and the mouse 1 Right click on the movie screen to open a drop down menu for options 2 Select View then Player for all the controls available This will
127. re 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 notebook is in Suspend mode any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost Battery Release Panel Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi cator just like the normal Suspend mode Once your LifeBook notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged battery Once you have provided power you will need to press the Suspend Resume button to resume operation In the Dead Battery Suspend mode your data can be maintained for some time but if a power source is not provided promptly the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out meaning that you have lost the data that was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your LifeBook notebook while an adapter is charging the battery Shorted Batteries The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display the operating level available in that battery See Figure 2 10 on page 15 If this display shows a Shorted Battery it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook notebook REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery you can have
128. 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 notebook 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 the Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment among other infor mation If requested the user must provide their tele phone company with the following information 1 The telephone number to which the notebook is connected 2 The Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment 3 That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ 11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant 4 The FCC Registration Number This equipment is designed to be connected to the tele phone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ 11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all of the dev
129. rks under ACPI and APM Provides power management integrity for devices that enter and leave the system Drive Image Special Edition DISE by PowerQuest DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state For future backup a section of your hard drive contains an image of the original installed software and utilities If necessary you can restore your system to the state in which it was shipped from Fujitsu See Drive Image Special Edition DISE on page 72 for more information Intel SpeedStep Intel SpeedStep allows your Lifebook to operate in dual mode When connected to AC source the system oper ates in Maximum Performance mode When powered by battery the system switches to Battery Optimized mode to conserve battery life SpeedStep software is automatically loaded when you start your system and appears on the system tray as flags in one of two modes 1 A checker flag indicates that the system is set for Maximum Performance mode 2 A blue flag with a green center square indicates that the system is set for Battery Optimized mode You can change the setting or disable the software by double clicking the flag icon and changing the settings in the Intel SpeedStep Technology window LapLink LapLink by LapLink com allows you to transfer files directly to other computers via an internal modem a PC Card modem the infrared port the USB port or a serial or parallel cable cables not incl
130. rnet browser or e mail program When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like Getting to Know Your LifeBook Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel follow these easy steps Click on Start Click on Programs Click on LifeBook Application Panel A U Ne Click on Deactivate Panel To reactivate follow the same procedure except for step 4 Click on Activate Panel instead Point Every time you start Windows the LifeBook Application Panel is activated even if you deactivated it before you shut down 29 30 LifeBook E Series Section 2 3 Getting Started 32 LifeBook E Series Section 3 DC Power Jack JE AC Cable _ D S Getting Started DC Output Cable AC Adapter Figure 3 1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has four possible power sources a primary Lithium ion battery a secondary Lithium ion battery for Flexible Bay installation an AC adapter or an optional Auto Airline adapter CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto Airline adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook notebook and charging the batteries Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of yo
131. rocess and placing a check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it back on Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using Some Life Book notebooks may also contain a removable hard disk drive in addition to the internal hard disk drive See Specifications on page 97 for more information FORMATTING THE HARD DISK DRIVE The internal hard disk drive is formatted or initialized at the factory You do not need to format it under normal circumstances If you decide to reformat due to corruption or upgrade please refer to your operating system documentation for the correct procedure A 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 disks or other data storage media or it will be permanently lost These back up disks can then be used to reinstall and restore your data See your operating system manual for more information on backing up your data files All application software that is installed on the hard disk drive must be reinstalled from the original source The factory installed software including the operating system can be restored using the Drive Image Special Edition DISE software that came with
132. rror messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if any See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your LifeBook notebook for configuration and serial numbers See Figure 2 8 on page 13 for location SPECIFIC PROBLEMS Using PC Doctor PC Doctor by PC Doctor com is a diagnostic program If you are an experienced computer user you may find it useful though it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE You will find a description of common causes for that symptom under the column Possible Cause and what if anything you can do to correct the condition under Possible Solutions All possible causes or solutions may not apply to your LifeBook notebook 61 p E Series Section 5 Problem Page Problem Page Audio Problems page 62 Modem Problems page 64 DVD CD ROM Drive Problems page 62 Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems page 64 Docking Problems page 63 PC Card Problems sees page 65 Floppy Disk Drive Problems page 63 Power Failures page 65 Hard Drive Problems
133. rs to the primary Lithium ion battery while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery In addition this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook note book Figure 2 10 gt TEIL 76 100 Charging TAEA lt 76 100 AKL lt 4 51 75 q Ah lt lt 26 50 q A 11 25 lt lt __ Low Warning lt 11 q lt Critical Low or Dead Battery d 2 ZU Shorted Battery Figure 2 10 Battery Level Indicator Y CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced immediately 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 the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a 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 S MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Media Drive Access indicator tells you that the DVD or CD RW drive is being accessed If the Auto Insert function is active the indicator will flas
134. rsor up down left and right in applications In programs such as Windows Explorer it moves the focus selects the next item up down left or right 17 p E Series Section 2 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys F1 through F12 The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used The Fn key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key Fn F3 Pressing F3 while holding Fn will toggle the Audio Mute on and off Fn F4 Pressing F4 while holding Fn will toggle the touchpad on and off This function key combina tion only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced Keyboard Mouse Features Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting Fn F5 Pressing F5 while holding Fn allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation Video compensation controls spacing on the display When it is enabled displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 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 your LifeBook notebook
135. talled Memory Memory 64MB OMB 64MB 640K 63MB 64MB 32MB 96MB 640K 95MB 64MB 64MB 128MB 640K 127MB 64MB 128MB 192MB 640K 191MB 64MB 256MB 320MB 640K 319MB 128MB OMB 128MB 640K 127MB 128MB 32MB 160MB 640K 159MB 128MB 64MB 192MB 640K 191MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 640K 255MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 640K 383MB 256MB OMB 256MB 640K 255MB 256MB 32MB 288MB 640K 287MB 256MB 64MB 320MB 640K 319MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 640K 383MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 640K 511MB 55 pov E Series Section 4 Device Ports Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including disk drives keyboards modems printers etc COMMUNICATIONS PORTS Your LifeBook notebook has a Modem RJ 11 jack and a LAN jack RJ 45 to accommodate external comunica tions Modem RJ 11 Telephone Jack The modem RJ 11 telephone jack is used for your internal modem To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps See Figure 2 5 on page 10 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a telephone outlet A WARNING Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the modem or your LifeBook notebook It should be noted that some hotels use the Digital PBX systems please be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem
136. ting the DVD cannot be guaranteed 50 AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification Function allows your Life Book notebook to automatically start a DVD CD as soon as it is inserted in the DVD drive and the tray is closed Your notebook will begin playing an audio DVD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD includes an auto run file Disabling Auto Insert Notification Function To disable the Auto Insert Notification function follow these easy steps 1 Save all data and close all 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 Manager tab to display the device lists for your LifeBook notebook 5 Click on the to the left of the DVD drive icon The treeview will expand to show the DVD drive manu facturer s name and model number 6 Double click on the DVD drive manufacturer s name and model number This will open the DVD 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 Close in the System Properties dialog box then click Yes in the System Settings Change pop up window when it asks you to restart your machine and activate this change The Auto Insert Notification function can be reactivated by repeating this p
137. to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test POST your LifeBook notebook will load your oper ating system Y CAUTION Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time See Power On Self Test Messages on page 70 for more information Getting Started BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting up your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook s BIOS When your notebook is first turned on the main system memory is empty and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook This information is in the BIOS program Each time you power up or restart your notebook it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded During booting your note book is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test POST When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example
138. ture of your LifeBook notebook is the Secu rity Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use The Security Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on If the security system is activated upon starting your LifeBook notebook or resuming from suspend mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security Application Panel After entering a correct password your LifeBook note book resumes system operation Figure 2 23 SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL When you receive your LifeBook notebook the security panel application is pre installed without any passwords The following sections will provide detailed information on your security panel and how to set change or remove passwords Numbered Buttons Use these buttons to enter your password Figure 2 23 Enter Button After entering the button strokes push this button to enter the password into the notebook Figure 2 23 PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this LifeBook notebook A supervisor password is typically the same for all notebooks in a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual 26 notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button A valid stroke consists of pushing one or
139. u to restart your machine and activate this change The Auto Insert Notification function can be reactivated by repeating this process and placing a check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it back on User Installable Features DVD CD Holder Tray Figure 4 4 DVD Drive DVD Drive Your LifeBook notebook contains a DVD drive which is both a 8x DVD player and a 24x max CD player This gives you access to movie software and audio DVD CDs DVD PLAYER SOFTWARE With the DVD drive and DVD Player software you can play DVD movies on your LifeBook notebook The DVD player includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features ofa DVD movie as well as standard features such as fast forward fast reverse pause etc You will need to install the DVD Player software before using the DVD drive The DVD Player software is included on the CD labeled DVD Application CD You may also need to reinstall your DVD Player software if Your DVD Player software becomes corrupted and is not operating properly You perform a complete system software recovery utilizing the recovery CD Point You should periodically check the Fujitsu Web site at www fujitsupc com for current updated drivers Installing the DVD Player Software To install the DVD Player software follow these easy step 1 Make sure you either close or disable any open programs applications and utilities This includes the MS
140. uded See your LapLink online help for proper operating procedures LifeBook Application Panel Software Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your Life Specifications Book Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They include a CD Player Applica tion Panel Setup Application Panel Guide Activate Panel Deactivate Panel and E mail LED Setup LifeBook Security Panel Software LifeBook Security Panel allows you to secure your Life Book notebook from unauthorized use If the security system is activated upon starting your LifeBook note book or resuming from Suspend mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the 5 button Security Panel After entering a correct password your LifeBook notebook resumes system operation McAfee com Activeshield ActiveShield by McAfee com is an antivirus program that can be run after loading data or programs onto your LifeBook notebook It assists in the protection 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 VirusScan online coupon VirusScan by McAfee com is a web based antivirus program that can be run from the McAfee com website after loading data or programs
141. up to four buttons simulta neously The following are valid button strokes Pushing 4 Pushing 2 Pushing 1 Pushing 1 by itself and 3 at the same time 2 and 4 at the same time 12 3 and 4 at the same time The following are valid passwords The numbers within braces are button strokes using more than one button nf a 2 3 1 enter 4 enter 1 3 2 3 4 1 4 2 enter Setting Passwords When shipped from the factory no passwords are set You have a choice of having no password or setting a supervisor and user password You must set the super visor password before the user password Point The purpose of supervisor password is to be able to bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten The supervisor password alone will not lock the system Point You have to set both the supervisor and user passwords for the security panel to work Setting Supervisor Password You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords The supervisor password can bypass the user password 1 Go to the Start menu 2 Click on Run 3 Typein FJSECS EXE then press Enter 4 Follow the on screen instructions to set the Supervisor password Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu 2 Click on Programs 3 Click on Security Panel Application gt Security Panel Application 4 Follow the o
142. ur LifeBook is sitting on a flat surface Using a DVD CD when the drive is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation Y CAUTION Prolonged use of the DVD drive such as watching a DVD movie will substantially reduce your battery life LOADING A DVD CD To load a DVD CD into your DVD drive follow these easy steps 1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD drive to open the holder tray The tray will come out of the LifeBook a short distance 2 Gently pull the tray out until a DVD CD can easily be placed in the tray Y CAUTION There may be a protective sheet in the tray when it was shipped please make sure it is removed before operating 3 Place the DVD CD into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the DVD CD Snap the DVD CD onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Loading Ejecting a DVD CD EMERGENCY REMOVAL OF A DVD CD POINT In the event of a power failure or if the DVD drive should jam it may be necessary to manually remove the If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification CD DVD function you will have to start the DVD CD from your desktop as your LifeBook will not automatically recognize that a DVD CD has been loaded 2 REMOVING A DVD CD 3 1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD drive This will stop the DVD CD and the holde
143. ur LifeBook notebook 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet Figure 3 1 Connecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook 2 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position OR 3 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed 2 Remove the AC adapter or the Auto Airline adapter Y CAUTION The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto Airline adapter to use your LifeBook notebook 33 p E Series Section 3 Display Panel Latch Figure 3 2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active matrix technology OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Lift the latch located at the top of the display panel This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly 2 Liftthe display panel backwards being careful not to touch the screen until it is at a comfortable viewing angle ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on yo
144. ur LifeBook notebook you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level There are two ways to adjust the brightness keyboard and power management utility 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 LifeBook notebook s brightness setting is set to its highest level by default If using battery power the brightness setting is set to its middle level by default 34 Point The higher the brightness level the more power the LifeBook notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge For maximum battery life set the brightness level as low as possible BatteryAid Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management Utility changes the setting permanently 1 Double click the Battery Icon in the lower right corner of your display it looks like a small battery with a leaf extending from the top This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box 2 Click on the Fujitsu BatteryAid 2 2 tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level 3 Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings You may need to readjust the brightness level periodi cally depending on your operating environment CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it forward until it is flush with the bod
145. ur PS 2 external device will be disabled See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor 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 17 Figure 2 17 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 move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the left button twice and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the double click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice Figure 2 18 Figure 2 18 Double clicking Y Point If the interval between clicks is too long the double click will not be executed 21 p E Series Section 2 DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button while moving the cursor To drag move the 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 be done using the TouchPad First tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish
146. wer 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 it is not in use Active Matrix Display A type oftechnology for making flat panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen Auto Airline Adapter A device which converts the DC voltage from an auto mobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook note book BatteryAid Utility that allows the user to change the display bright ness in order to optimize battery life BIOS Basic Input Output System A program and set of default parameters stored in ROM which tests and operates your LifeBook notebook when you turn it on until it loads your installed operating system from disk Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating system to provide it with informa tion 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 notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Me
147. when aligning and seating devices in the bay If the fit is incorrect you may damage the bay or the device If the device does not move easily in the bay remove it and check for dirt or foreign objects It will require a firm push to latch the device in place 5 Slide the device you are installing into your LifeBook notebook until it clicks into place 6 It is now safe to turn your notebook back on 7 You can now access and use the device Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer Hot swapping with BayManager under Windows 98 Second Edition Windows Me BayManager provides a simple yet powerful method of switching modular devices on your LifeBook notebook without having to reboot Windows 98 Second Edition and Windows Me do not natively support hot swapping With BayManager you can swap modular devices while your OS is running this is called hot swapping Point BayManager does not support hot swapping devices in Full Dock Il device bay Using BayManager It s easy to swap modular devices on your LifeBook note book using BayManager 24 Please wait for 30 seconds after Windows 98 Second Edition boots up or resuming from Standby Hiberna tion before using the BayManager To hot swap modular devices follow these easy steps 1 Point your mouse on th
148. wo 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 notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery SVGA Super VGA S Video Super Video A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro nizes the operation ofthe system and is counted to provide time of day and date TFT Thin Film Transistor A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually UL Underwriters Laboratories An independent organiza tion that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Write Protect Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media Example all information on a device such as a floppy diskette a block of space in a storage
149. y Master Controller Revise BIOS settings for the Secondary Master Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Wrong drive designator was Verify that the drive designator used by the applica used for DVD CD in the tion is the same as the one used by the operating application system When the operating system is booted from a DVD CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Windows DVD CD Auto Start the DVD CD from the desktop or application Insert Notification function is disabled software or re enable the Windows DVD CD Auto Insert Notification function See Auto Insert Notifi cation Function on page 50 for more information DVD CD is dirty or defective Wipe DVD CD with a non abrasive CD cleaning cloth and reinsert If it still will not work try another DVD CD in the drive LifeBook notebook fails to auto play DVD movie DVD Player Software is not installed Install DVD Player Software using the DVD Appli cation 62 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The DVD CD ROM Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no DVD CD is in the tray or the DVD drive is not installed The Windows DVD CD Auto Insert Notification function is active and is checking to see if a DVD CD is ready to run This is normal However you may disable this feature See Auto Insert Notificat
150. y as described in this manual and only in ventilated areas Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a day or two Intense heat can shorten battery life Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than 6 months without recharging it Increasing Battery Life Power your LifeBook notebook through the AC or optional auto airline adapter whenever possible If your LifeBook notebook is running on battery power all day connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable Set the power management for maximum battery life Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it Limit your DVD CD RW CD ROM access 76 Disable the Windows CD Auto Insert function Always use fully charged batteries Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50 F 10 C and 1259F 529C 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
151. y of your LifeBook notebook 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 Notebook POWER ON Power and Suspend Resume Button The Power and Suspend Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook notebook to resume from Standby or Save to Disk mode to place your notebook in Standby or Save to Disk mode or to power off You can also turn off your notebook by choosing Shut Down from the Windows Start menu Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion Battery you can press this button to Power On your LifeBook notebook See Figure 2 4 on page 8 for location Y CAUTION When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source This means that at least one battery is installed and charged or that the AC or Auto Airline adapter is connected and has power Y CAUTION Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration as you risk damaging your notebook When you Power On your notebook it will perform a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality If a fault is found your notebook will emit an audio warning and or an error message will be displayed See Power On Self Test Messages on page 70 for more information Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able
152. y on page 35 for more informa tion The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD ROM was used to start the notebook Verify drive designator used by application is in use by the operating system When the operating system is booted from a CD drive designations are automatically adjusted Security is set so your oper ating system cannot be started without a password Verify your password and security settings Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built in keyboard does not seem to work The notebook 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 device to restart your system If this fails turn your LifeBook note book off using the power switch wait 10 seconds or more and then turn it back on 63 LifeBook E Series Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The NumLock key is set Press the NumLock key to reset it You have installed an external keyboard or mouse and it does not seem to work Your external device is not properly installed Reinstall your device See Device Ports on page 56 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 Y

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