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Fujitsu LifeBook E6550 Instructions Manual

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Fujitsu Limited has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as
ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the
accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.
LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
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United States in the United States and other countries.
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NeoMagic™ Corporation.
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Copyright© 1981-1999 Microsoft Corporation, All rights reserved.
Copyright© 1999 Phoenix Technologies, Ltd., All rights reserved.
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Explanations of the adjustments for the track pad cursor control are taken in part from the ALPS GlidePoint Driver
User's Guide, copyright by LCS/Telegraphics in 1996.
© Copyright 1999 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or
translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmit-
ted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.
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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name
Address
Telephone
Declares that product: Model
:
FPCA
:
Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd
200 Pandan Loop
#05-03, Pantech 21
The Computer Centre
Singapore 128388
:
65-776 0688
:
LifeBook E6550
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 1999 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmit- ted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 3 NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT Warnings This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their mean- ings are as follows.
  • Page 4 Notation in text Here is what symbols in text mean. Symbol Meaning Critical Point Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the Critical Points hardware or software. Column Gives the meaning and brief explanation of a term. Column → Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual. Command input (key input) Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing keys) is indicated as follows.
  • Page 5 Configuration of this Manual SECTION 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and battery operation. SECTION 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ......2 Front ....................2 Left Side/Right Side ................4 Rear/Bottom ..................6 Status Indicator LCD ................8 2. Keyboard ................10 Keyboard ................... 10 Numeric Keypad Mode ..............10 Names of the Main Keys and their Functions ........
  • Page 7 SECTION 1 10. One-touch Panel ..............38 SECTION 2 1. Options ................. 40 Options ....................40 2. PC Cards ................42 Precautions for PC Cards ..............42 Installing PC Cards ................43 Removing PC Cards ................44 3. Expansion RAM Modules ........... 46 Installing an Expansion RAM Module ..........
  • Page 8 SECTION 3 1. BIOS setup ................70 2. POST Diagnostic Screen ............95 SECTION 4 1. When This Happens .............. 98...
  • Page 9 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, Flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and battery operation.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions Front...
  • Page 11 Latch This is pulled to release the lock when the LCD display panel is opened. LCD Display Panel Displays text, graphics, etc. Closed Cover Switch This switch puts out the backlighting when the LCD display panel is closed. Condenser Microphone Allows sound recording.

  • Page 12: Left Side/Right Side

    Left Side/Right Side DC-IN connector Connector for connecting the AC adaptor that comes with this computer. Communications connector A LAN connector or a modular jack connector is provided as standard for certain models. Air cooling fan Exhausts heat from the personal computer to cool it down. CAUTION Be careful not to block up the vent, otherwise heat is not exhausted from the computer and might cause it to break down.
  • Page 13 PC card slot Slot for inserting separately sold PC cards. The lower slot is numbered 0 and the upper slot is numbered 1. PC card eject button Pressed to eject the PC card. Anti-theft lock Can be connected with a commercially available anti-theft cable. Critical Point * The anti-theft lock is for the Kensington Microsaver Security System.
  • Page 15 Expansion keyboard/mouse connector Connector for connecting a separately sold numeric keypad or mouse. > Serial interface connector Connector for connecting separately sold equipment which has an RS-232C standard interface. Parallel interface connector Connector for connecting a separately sold printer. CRT interface connector Connector for connecting a separately sold CRT monitor.

  • Page 16: Status Indicator Lcd

    Status Indicator LCD 11 12 SUS/RES indicator ( When this computer is operating, this indicator lights up; when the computer is in suspend mode, this indicator flashes. AC adaptor indicator ( Lights up when the power is being supplied from the AC adaptor. Battery pack mounting indicators (1, 2, Lights up when the battery pack is mounted.
  • Page 17 Num Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Num Lk] key is pressed to put the keyboard into numeric keypad mode. " Caps Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Shift] + [Caps lock] keys are pressed to put the keyboard into CAPS mode. Scroll Lock indicator ( Lights up or goes out each time the [Fn] + [Scr Lk] keys are pressed.

  • Page 18: Keyboard

    SECTION 1 2. Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing. The keys can be divided into two types. : Control keys : Character keys Num Lk Insert Delete Pause Scr Lk Prt Sc SysRq Break...

  • Page 19: Names Of The Main Keys And Their Functions

    Names of the Main Keys and their Functions [Esc] (escape) key The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the previous operation. [F1]-[F12] (function) keys The usage depends on the application software. [Fn] key A key unique to this computer;...
  • Page 20 [Caps Lock] key To lock the keyboard into caps mode, press this key together with the [Shift] key. Pressing this key again ends caps mode. [Num Lk] (numerical lock) key Press this key to put the computer into numeric keypad mode. [Scr Lk] (scroll lock) key Its functions depend on the application software.

  • Page 21: Turning On The Power

    SECTION 1 3. Turning on the Power Turning on the power This item explains the normal way to turn the computer main unit power on and off. Connect the AC adaptor. Open the LCD display panel. Latch AC adaptor Pull the latch to release the lock, then lift the display panel with your hand.
  • Page 22 Critical Point Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. These can result in breakdown. Column POST is the abbreviation for POWER ON SELF TEST, which is a self-diagnostic test that checks for abnormalities within the computer.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Power

    SECTION 1 4. Turning off the Power Turning off the Power This item explains how to turn off the power. Critical Point Do not turn back on the computer immediately after turning it off, but wait for 10 seconds or When the computer is not used for a long time, unload the floppy disk and the CD-ROM from the computer before turning it off.

  • Page 24: What Is The Suspend/Resume Function

    SECTION 1 5. Suspend/Resume Function What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES button, the suspend/resume function retains the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time you press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 25: Suspending

    Suspending There are three ways to suspend this computer, using the SUS/RES buton, Closed Cover switch and for Windows 98, using the Shut Down dialog. Using the SUS/RES button Suspending Check that are out. When you press the SUS/RES button, flashes and the computer goes into suspend mode.
  • Page 26 Using the Closed Cover switch Close the LCD display panel. This unit goes into suspend mode using the Closed Cover switch. Critical Point When the BIOS setup “Lid Closure Suspend” setting is “Disabled”, this unit does not go into suspend mode even if you close the LCD display panel.

  • Page 27: Resuming

    Resuming You can make the computer resume the current application program, using either the SUS/RES button or the closed cover switch. Critical Point Immediately after putting it into the Suspend mode, do not make the computer resume the program but wait for 10 seconds or so. Using the SUS/RES button Press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 28: Battery

    SECTION 1 6. Battery Battery Charging For portability, this computer can operate either from the AC adaptor or from its battery. This item explains how to charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor. is displayed. AC adaptor During charging, is displayed on the status indicator LCD and the remaining battery charge is displayed.

  • Page 29: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation This item explains operation with the battery. Disconnect the AC adaptor and press the SUS/RES button. SUS/RES button. Critical Point When the ambient temperature is lower, the battery operating time is reduced. With this computer, the battery operating time depends on the conditions under which the battery is used.

  • Page 30: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    Checking the Remaining Battery Charge This computer indicates the amount of battery charge remaining with the remaining battery charge indicator on the status indicator LCD. Remaining battery charge indicator Indicates battery charge level of about 76% to about 100% Indicates battery charge level of about 51% to about 75% Indicates battery charge level of about 26% to about 50% Indicates battery charge level of about 16% to about 25% Indicates the low battery state (battery charge level of about 15% or lower).

  • Page 31: Low Battery State

    Low Battery State This item explains the display when this computer’s battery is low and what to do. The low battery is announced in the following way. The warning beeps and the battery mark on the status indicator LCD flashes. Critical Point If the audio volume is set too low, you may not be able to hear the warning beep.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack Turn off the computer and disconnect WARNING the AC adaptor from it. Before replacing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the computer and disconnect the adaptor from Otherwise you might get an electric shock. Slide the cover of the battery pack.
  • Page 33 Install a new battery pack. Remove the battery pack. Battery pack groove Battery pack Tilt the battery pack up and then take it out of Put the battery pack in the slot with the groove align with the protrusion on the computer. the battery pack slot in an aslant upward direction.

  • Page 34: Precautions For Battery Pack

    Precautions for Battery Pack WARNING The battery pack is extremely delicate products. When installing or removing one, do not drop it or subject it to strong shocks. If this should happen, do not use that battery pack in the interest of safely, because there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction. Discharge After you charge the battery pack, even if you store it without using it, over about 1 month it will naturally discharge.

  • Page 35: Multi-Bay Unit

    SECTION 1 7. Multi-bay Unit Mounting a multi-bay unit This item explains how to mount the multi-bay unit. WARNING Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before mounting the multi-bay unit, otherwise you might get an electric shock.

  • Page 36: Removing A Multi-Bay Unit

    Removing a multi-bay unit This item explains how to remove a multi-bay unit. Turn off the computer and disconnect WARNING the AC adaptor from it. Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before removing the unit from the multi-bay, otherwise you might get an electric shock.

  • Page 37: Precautions On Handling Or Using The Multi-Bay Unit

    If such a foreign matter gets into the multi-bay unit, consult the shop at which you bought it or the nearest Fujitsu service center. When the multi-bay unit is dirty, do not use any volatile agent such as benzine or thinner to clean it.

  • Page 38: Loading/Ejecting A Floppy Disk

    Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk This item explains how to load and eject a floppy disk. Loading Ejecting Insert into the floppy disk drive. Press the EJECT button. Press the Press the EJECT EJECT button. button. floppy disk Insert the floppy disk with the label upwards Check that the on the Status Indicator and the shutter side first until the EJECT...

  • Page 39: Loading/Ejecting An Ls-120 Disk

    Loading/Ejecting an LS-120 disk The following explains how to load/eject an LS-120 disk in/from the LS-120 disk drive. * Available on certain models. Loading an LS-120 disk Ejecting an LS-120 disk Insert an LS-120 disk into the LS-120 Press the EJECT button. disk drive.

  • Page 40: Loading/Ejecting Disks

    Loading/Ejecting disks This item explains how to load/eject disks (CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, etc.). Critical Point Press the EJECT button. When drawing the tray out of the personal computer, fold the tilt foot on the side of the personal computer so as to flatten the bottom beforehand.
  • Page 41 Set the tray. Push the tray in gently. Critical Point If the tray cannot be pushed to the innermost position, pull it out until it clicks and try to push it deeply once more. When ejecting a Disk, carry out the same procedure as for loading. If for some reason the tray does not come out when you press the eject button, insert something like a ball-point pen into the hole to the right of the EJECT button on the right side of the unit and pull out the tray.

  • Page 42: Built-In Hard Disk Drive

    SECTION 1 8. Built-in hard disk drive Replacing the built-in hard disk drive WARNING Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before replacing the built-in hard disk, otherwise you might get an electric shock.
  • Page 43 Mount another built-in hard disk drive. Lock the cover of the hard disk drive. Slide up the cover to lock it.

  • Page 44: Built-In Fax Modem

    SECTION 1 9. Built-in FAX modem Certain models have a built-in FAX modem as standard. Connection WARNING Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before connecting a modular cable to the computer, otherwise you might get an electric shock.

  • Page 45: Modem Warnings

    Modem Warnings CAUTION The internal modem has a maximum speed of 56000bps by ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. CAUTION The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems.

  • Page 46: One-Touch Panel

    SECTION 1 10. One-touch Panel The One-touch Panel is mounted as standard on the front panel of certain models. This sec- tion presents a brief description of these panels. One-touch Panel Button 1 Button 2 Button 3 Button 4 Operation Button operation Computer status Button 1...
  • Page 47 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 48: Options

    SECTION 2 1. Options Options You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options. Floppy disk Printer Color CRT display unit LAN card memory card SCSI card Mouse Numeric key pad Multi-bay Unit • FDD • LS-120 Expansion •...
  • Page 49 WARNING Only connect equipment recommended by Fujitsu. Connecting any other equipment can cause electric shock, fire, or breakdown. CAUTION Read this manual carefully and connect cables correctly. If you use this computer with cables connected incorrectly, this can cause breakdown of the computer main unit and of the peripheral equipment.

  • Page 50: Pc Cards

    SECTION 2 2. PC Cards Precautions for PC Cards Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown. Do not place PC cards in Do not subject PC cards to Avoid rubbing PC cards and high-temperature locations and strong shocks.

  • Page 51: Installing Pc Cards

    Installing PC Cards PC card is a generic term for business card sized cards which have a program and data memory function or peripheral equipment functions such as a modem or LAN adaptor. This item explains how to install a PC card. Install the PC card.

  • Page 52: Removing Pc Cards

    Removing PC Cards This item explains how to remove a PC card. Click the PC card indicator on the task bar. A message is displayed for stopping the installed PC card. Click the PC card to be removed. The PC card operations stop and the following screen is displayed. Critical Point For IC memory cards, the “This device cannot be removed”...
  • Page 53 Remove the PC card. Press the PC card eject button. PC card eject PC card eject button PC card button The PC card eject button slightly juts up. Press the PC card eject button to eject the PC card. Critical Point Never remove a PC card by pulling on its cord.

  • Page 54: Expansion Ram Modules

    SECTION 2 3. Expansion RAM Modules Installing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to install expansion RAM modules. Turn off the computer and disconnect WARNING the AC adaptor. Always turn computer and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 55 Fit the cover. Fit the cover removed in 2. CAUTION The expansion RAM module is made up of parts that are extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can be damaged by the static electricity built up in the body. When installing or removing an expansion RAM module, hold it by the edges.

  • Page 56: Removing An Expansion Ram Module

    Removing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to remove an expansion RAM module. Turn off the computer and disconnect WARNING the AC adaptor from it. Always turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 57 Fit the cover. Fit the cover removed in 2.

  • Page 58: Mouse

    SECTION 2 4. Mouse Connecting the Mouse Connect the connector at the end of Turn off the computer and disconnect the mouse cable to the expansion the AC adaptor from it. keyboard/mouse connector on the rear side of the computer main unit. Have the arrow marked on the connector facing down.
  • Page 59 Button operations • Click Press the left mouse button once until it clicks. The action of pressing the right button once firmly enough that it clicks is called a “right click”. Click • Double click Press the mouse left button two times quickly in a row. Click, click Align the mouse pointer with a menu item.

  • Page 60: Numeric Keypad

    SECTION 2 5. Numeric Keypad Connecting a Numeric Keypad This item explains how to connect a numeric keypad. Connect the numeric keypad. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. Have the arrow marked on the connector facing down.

  • Page 61: Floppy Disk Unit

    SECTION 2 6. Floppy Disk Unit Installing a Floppy Disk Unit This item explains how to install a floppy disk unit. WARNING Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. Always turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock.

  • Page 62: Precautions For Floppy Disk Unit

    Precautions for Floppy Disk Unit Take the following precautions when using the floppy disk unit in order to prevent damaging it. Avoid storing the floppy disk unit in extremely hot and cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Keep the floppy disk unit out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment.

  • Page 63: Removing A Floppy Disk Unit

    Removing a Floppy Disk Unit This item explains how to remove a floppy disk unit. Turn off the computer and disconnect WARNING the AC adaptor from it. Always turn computer and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock.

  • Page 64: Loading/Ejecting A Floppy Disk

    Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk This item explains how to load and eject floppy disks. Ejecting Loading Insert into the floppy disk drive. Access lamp Label EJECT button Check that the floppy disk unit’s access lamp Insert the floppy disk with the label upwards is out, then press the EJECT button.

  • Page 65: Printer

    SECTION 2 7. Printer Connecting a Printer This item explains how to connect a printer to the parallel interface connector on the rear of the computer main unit. WARNING Always turn off the computer main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/disconnecting a printer.
  • Page 66 Turn off the main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. Connect the printer to the computer main unit. Connect the printer cable securely at both ends and fasten securely at both ends with the screws and fixtures. Connect the printer’s power cord and turn on its power. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 67: Crt Monitor

    SECTION 2 8. CRT Monitor Connecting an External CRT Monitor An external CRT monitor can be connected to this computer. This item explains how to connect a CRT monitor to the CRT interface connector on the rear of the computer main unit. WARNING Always turn off the computer main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/disconnecting a CRT monitor.
  • Page 68 Connect the CRT monitor to the computer main unit. Connect the CRT cable securely to the connectors at both ends and fasten securely at both ends with the screws. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and switch on main switch. Connect the CRT monitor’s power cord and press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 69: Wireless Mouse

    SECTION 2 9. Wireless Mouse This chapter explains fundamentals of handling and operation of the wireless mouse with matters that require attention. Before using the wireless mouse, carefully read this chapter so that you’ll have a good knowledge to use this wireless mouse. Precautions on safety Strictly observe the following instructions for safe use of the wireless mouse.
  • Page 70 CAUTION Don’t leave the wireless mouse in a place where it is directly exposed to the sun or the temperature is expected to rise extremely, for example, in a car exposed to the scorching sun, for a long time. Extremely high temperature may cause the cover and other parts of the wireless mouse to be heated, deformed, melted, or to fire because its inside is heated.

  • Page 71: Preparation And Preliminary Knowledge

    Preparation and Preliminary knowledge Loading of batteries Load the wireless mouse with two AAA-size alkaline batteries referring to the article “Replacing batteries” of this manual. H-L-OFF switch Infrared transmission power of this wireless mouse can be switched between low and high with the H-L-OFF switch.

  • Page 72: Setup Of Personal Computer And Wireless Mouse

    Setup of personal computer and wireless mouse Setup of personal computer See Bios section to enable infrared mouse. Ensure that the setup menu is Enabled. Critical Points When “enabled” is selected for the item of “Infrared mouse”, the external PS/2 mouse that is connected with the extension keyboard/mouse connector is unusable.

  • Page 73: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing batteries Remove the lid of the battery chamber. Remove the old batteries. Fit the lid of the battery chamber to Set new batteries in the battery chamber. the wireless mouse. Pay heed to the polarities (+ and - poles) of each battery so as to set it in correct orientation.

  • Page 74: For Good Maintenance

    For good maintenance If the ball or roller of the wireless mouse gets dust or soiled, it may cause malfunction of the mouse. Be sure to clean the mouse regularly (once a month or so) according to the following procedure. Remove the mouse ball cover.

  • Page 75: Caution

    Caution Don’t use the wireless mouse pointing it at the infrared communication port of the personal computer to avoid malfunction of the infrared communication port. If the button of the wireless mouse is held depressed, the battery is depleted in a short time. Don’t put anything on the mouse and don’t leave the mouse upside down.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description Transmission system Infrared transmission Service life of battery 6 months approximately (under operating conditions: (alkaline battery) 8-hours/day, 5-days/week, net operating rate of mouse (in Low Power mode) = 10 %) (condition not in use: power off, temperature 20 degree centigrade) Operable range H: Distance - within 1.5 m, angle - right and left 0 degree,...
  • Page 77 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3...

  • Page 78: Bios Setup

    [12:34:56] System Date: [01/02/2000] Adjust calendar clock Floppy Diskette A: [1.44/1.2 MB 3 5”] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field. :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHK2120AT-(PM)] :Secondary Master: [MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-8174-(SM)] Language: [English (US)] ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults ←→...
  • Page 79 1.1.1 Main - Primary Master, Secondary Master Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Primary Master [FUJITSU MHG2102AT] Item Specific Help Type: [AUTO] Select ATA/ATAPI Maximum Capacity: 12073 MB drive installed here. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]...
  • Page 80 Selections Setup Item Note (Item Specific Help) 0 to 63 Sectors This item appears when ‘Auto’ is selected and the type is identified as hard disk, or ‘User’ is selected. When ‘User’ is selected, you can change the value. Specify the number of Sectors. xxxx MB Maximum Capacity Display maximum capacity calculated from...
  • Page 81 1.2 Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Plug & Play O/S [Yes] Protected Device Configuration [No] [No] The BIOS configures :Serial/Parallel Port Configurations also non-boot devices. :Keyboard/Mouse Features Select if you are :Video Features using a non-Plug &...
  • Page 82 1.2.1 Advanced - Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Item Specific Help Serial port : [Enable] [Disabled] I/O Address: [3F8-3FF] The port is disabled Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Infrared Port : [Enabled] [Enabled] Mode:...
  • Page 83 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Interrupt IRQ 3 Select the interrupt number for the port. IRQ 4 IRQ 10 IRQ 11 Base I/O address 100-107 Select the I/O address for the FIR. 108-10F 110-117 118-11F DMA channel DMA 1 Select the DMA channel for the FIR.
  • Page 84 1.2.2 Advanced - Keyboard/Mouse Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Keyboard/Mouse Features Item Specific Help Numlock: [Auto] Selects power-on Hot plug: [Enabled] state for Numlock. Internal Pointing Device: [Auto Disabled] Infrared Mouse: [Disabled] ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space...
  • Page 85 1.2.2 Advanced - Video Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Video Features Item Specific Help Display: [Internal Flat Panel] Select display Compensation: [Disabled] terminal. Primary Video Adapter: [Auto] ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults ←→...
  • Page 86 1.2.3 Advanced - Internal Device Configurations PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Internal Device Configurations Item Specific Help Floppy Disk Controller: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Controller: [Both] Floppy disk drive is Modem Controller: [Enabled] disabled. [Enabled] Floppy disk drive is enabled.
  • Page 87 1.2.4 Advanced - PCI Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help :IRQ Reservation Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices. ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults ←→...
  • Page 88 1.2.4.1 Advanced - PCI Configuration - IRQ Reservation Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit IRQ Reservation Item Specific Help IRQ 3: [Available] Reserve the IRQ 4: [Available] specified IRQ for IRQ 5: [Available] use by legacy ISA IRQ 7: [Available] devices.
  • Page 89 1.2.4.2 Advanced - CPU Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit CPU Features Item Specific Help Processor Serial Number : [Disabled] Configures Processor Intel(R) Speedstep(TM) Technology : [Auto] Serial Number feature of Pentium III processor [Disabled] Processor Serial Number feature is disabled...
  • Page 90 1.2.4.3 Advanced - ACPI Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit ACPI Features Item Specific Help ACPI Management: [Disabled] Configures ACPI extended features for the system management [Disabled] The extended feature is disabled [Enabled] The extended feature is enabled * Enabled this feature only when...
  • Page 91 1.2.5 Advanced - Event Logging Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Event Log Capacity: Space Available [No] Event Log Validity: Valid Event logs will not be cleared at the View event logs: [No] next boot.
  • Page 92 1.3 Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Press <Enter> key to Set Supervisor Password [Enter] set Supervisor Set User Password [Enter] Password to enable Minimum User Password Length [0] any password features.
  • Page 93 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Hard disk boot sector Normal Write protects boot sector on hard disk to Write Protect protect against viruses. Hard disk security Disabled This item can be set with Super visor Enabled password security level. When ‘Enabled’ is Primary Master selected, the data of the hard disk are protected with the password lock feature of...
  • Page 94 1.4 Power Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings: [Customized] Hard Disk Timeout: [Off] Select Power Display Timeout: [Off] Management Mode. Standby Timeout: [4 Minutes] Choosing modes Auto Suspend Timeout: [15 Minutes] changes system power management settings.
  • Page 95 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Standby Timeout Amount of time the system needs to be 1 Minute inactive before entering the Standby Mode. 2 Minutes Standby Mode turns off various devices in the 4 Minutes system, including the screen, until you start 6 Minutes using the computer again.
  • Page 96 1.4.1 Power - Advanced Features Modes PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Advanced Features Item Specific Help Suspend/Resume Switch: [Enabled] Configures the Lid Closure Suspend: [On] Suspend/Resume Lid Open Resume: [On] switch. Resume On LAN: [Off] Serial Mouse Activity: [Disabled] Auto Turn-On on Dock: [Disabled]...
  • Page 97 1.5 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Quick Boot: [Enabled] Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled] [Disabled] Preboot Execution Environment: [Disabled] All diagnostic test will be done. :Boot Device Priority [Enabled] Some diagnostic tests may be skipped while booting to speed up.
  • Page 98 1.5. 1 Boot - Boot Device Priority Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help The top device has + Floppy Disk Drive the highest priority. + Hard Disk Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive <Enter>...
  • Page 99 1.5 Info Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help BIOS Version: 1.XX BIOS Date: MM/DD/YYYY BIOS Area: E800h - FFFFh CPU Type: Pentium(R)III processor CPU Speed: 650 MHz L1 Cache: 32 KB L2 Cache: 256 KB Total Memory: 64 MB...
  • Page 100 1.7 Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS. ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value...

  • Page 101: Exit Saving Changes

    1.7.1 Exit Saving Changes 1.7.4 Discard Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now? Save configuration changes now? [Yes] [No] [Yes] [No] 1.7.2 Exit Discarding Changes 1.7.5 Save Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Warning Load default configuration now? Configuration has not been saved! Save before exiting? [Yes]...
  • Page 102 Setup changes system behavior by modifying the BIOS Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”] configuration. Selecting incorrect values may cause system boot failure; load Setup Default values to :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHA2043AT] recover. :Secondary Master: [None] :Secondary Master: [None] <Up/Down> arrows select fields in current menu.

  • Page 103: Post Diagnostic Screen

    SECTION 3 2. POST Diagnostic Screen PhoneixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Copyright 1985-1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Fujitsu Notebook BIOS Version 1.xx Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 1998-1999. CPU = XXXX processor XXX MHz xxxM System Memory Passed XXXK Memory Cache Passed...
  • Page 104 Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Press <F1> to resume,<F2> to Setup Check date and time settings Password locked: Fixed Disk n No Save To Disk partition or file exists on Fixed Disk - Save To Disk features is disabled.
  • Page 105 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 This section explains what to do when trou- ble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.

  • Page 106: When This Happens

    SECTION 4 1. When This Happens When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into related items.
  • Page 107 Checkpoint Cause and Solution Have you been pressing any On this computer, if the power management functions are set of the keys? and no key is pressed for a certain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any key lights up the backlight again.) If the computer stops too frequently, change the BIOS setup settings.
  • Page 108 Floppy disk can not be used. Checkpoint Cause and Solution If the floppy disk loaded into Insert the floppy disk with its label facing up, into the drive the floppy disk drive correctly? shutter and keep inserting firmly until you hear a clicking sound. Is the floppy disk formatted? New floppy disks can not be used until they are formatted (initialized).
  • Page 109 The power management function is not executed. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is Power Savings set to off in Reset the BIOS setup. the BIOS setup? Are you executing a program If you are executing a program that rewrites the screen even that rewrites the screen? when no key is pressed, for example a clock display or screen save, the power management function is not executed.
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