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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.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2002 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.
  • Page 2 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 High Safety Required Use This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use, but is not designed,developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely high safety is secured, could lead directly to death, personal injury,severe physical damage or other loss (hereinafter ‘High Safety Required Use’), including without limitation, nuclear power reactioncore control in nuclear atomic facility, airplane automatic aircraft...
  • Page 4 Product returned to Fujitsu or its service providers for Warranty Service or other repair,including but not limited to the costs of recovering such programs,data or other information.It is solely your responsibility as the Purchaser to back up any software programs,...
  • Page 5 AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS WARNING FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED. Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the Australian EMI Standards. Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be operated in accordance with the Labelling Notice.
  • Page 6 NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
  • Page 7 Note: Modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me The default modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me operating system is United States of America. If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate country where you are located.
  • Page 8 Note: Modem setting in Windows XP A. If you are located in Australia 1. Click Start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options". 2. Double click New Location. 3. Choose "Australia" in Country/region pull down menu bar. 4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”. 5.
  • Page 9 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 meanings are as follows.
  • Page 10 Windows ® Workstation and NT Server Version 4.0” are both written as “Windows NT 4.0”. “Windows NT 3.51” and “Windows NT 4.0” are both written as Windows NT. “Fujitsu LifeBook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.
  • Page 11 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, quick point operation methods and other devices. SECTION 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer. SECTION 3 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed.

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Locating the Controls and Connectors ....... 2 Top and Front Components ..............2 Left-Side Panel Components ............... 4 Right-Side Panel Components ............5 Back Panel Components ..............6 Bottom Components ................8 2. Status Indicator LCD ............. 9 3.
  • Page 13 4. Power Management ............. 32 Suspend/Resume Button ..............32 Suspend Mode .................. 32 Hibernation Feature ................33 Display Timeout ................. 34 Hard Disk Timeout ................34 Windows Power Management ............34 Restarting the System ............... 34 Power Off ................... 35 5.
  • Page 14 SECTION 3 1. Troubleshooting ..............60 Identifying the Problem ..............60 Specific Problems ................60 Troubleshooting Table ................ 61 Power On Self Test Messages ............70 Emergency DVD Tray Release ............73 2. Care and Maintenance ............74 Batteries .................... 76 Floppy Disks and Drives ..............
  • Page 15 CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Locating the Controls and Connectors ....... 2 Top and Front Components ..............2 Left-Side Panel Components ............... 4 Right-Side Panel Components ............5 Back Panel Components ..............6 Bottom Components ................8 2. Status Indicator LCD ............. 9 3.
  • Page 16 4. Power Management ............. 32 Suspend/Resume Button ..............32 Suspend Mode .................. 32 Hibernation Feature ................33 Display Timeout ................. 34 Hard Disk Timeout ................34 Windows Power Management ............34 Restarting the System ............... 34 Power Off ................... 35 5.
  • Page 17 SECTION 3 1. Troubleshooting ..............60 Identifying the Problem ..............60 Specific Problems ................60 Troubleshooting Table ................ 61 Power On Self Test Messages ............70 Emergency DVD Tray Release ............73 2. Care and Maintenance ............74 Batteries .................... 76 Floppy Disks and Drives ..............
  • Page 18 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 19: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    SECTION 1 1. 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.
  • Page 20 Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouse-like buttons and one cursor control button. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. Suspend/Resume/Power On Button The Suspend/Resume/Power On button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows.

  • Page 21: Left-Side Panel Components

    Left-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. Flexible Bay (DVD/CD-RW drive installed) The Flexible Bay can accommodate either the standard DVD/CD-RW Drive or an optional bay battery. If neither device is installed, the weight saver should be installed. Flexible Bay Eject Lever The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device.

  • Page 22: Right-Side Panel Components

    Right-Side Panel Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot.

  • Page 23: Back Panel Components

    Back Panel Components Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s back panel components. Optical Digital Audio-/Line-Out Jack The optical digital audio-/line-out jack allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder’s SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format or to use external speakers with your LifeBook.
  • Page 24 Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. 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 notebook.

  • Page 25: Bottom Components

    Bottom Components The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. 1 Battery Bay Release Button Slide the release button to release the internal battery. 2 Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithiumion battery.

  • Page 26: Status Indicator Lcd

    SECTION 1 2. Status Indicator LCD The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. Battery Identifier 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 notebook is in at that time.
  • Page 27 3 Battery Level Indicators ( The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithiumion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithiumion 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.
  • Page 28 5 DVD/CD-RW Drive Access Indicator ( The DVD/CD-RW Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW combo drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the DVD/CD-RW drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW drive.

  • Page 29: Keyboard

    3. Keyboard Using The Keyboard Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
  • Page 30 2 Windows Keys Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays 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.

  • Page 31: Quick Point Pointing Device

    SECTION 1 4. Quick Point Pointing Device Left button Right button Cursor Control The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and three buttons on the palm rest of your notebook.
  • Page 32 Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the top button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the top button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Critical Point If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

  • Page 33: Volume Control

    SECTION 1 5. Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Critical Point Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other.

  • Page 34: Flexible Bay Devices

    Flexible Bay Eject Lever Flexible Bay Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-ROM combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. The modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs, as well as the ability to write to CDs.
  • Page 35 Cold-swapping To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: 1 Close any open files. 2 Shut down your LifeBook notebook. 3 Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device.
  • Page 36 Hot-swapping To hot-swap Flexible Bay devices while the system is powered on, follow these steps: 1 Prior to performing the hot-swap, make sure you have a charged main battery installed, or an AC Adapter is powering the system. 2 If your system is in Suspend mode, press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation. 3 Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon (Windows 2000 Professional) or the Safely Remove Hardware icon (Windows XP Home) in the lower right-hand corner of the screen.

  • Page 37: Lifebook Application Panel

    SECTION 1 7. LifeBook Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel buttons E-Mail Notification LED E-Mail button One of the unique features of your LifeBook is the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is actively running or in suspend mode.

  • Page 38: Desktop Control Panel

    Desktop Control Panel To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup: 1 Click on Start. 2 (Windows 2000 only) Click on Settings. 3 Click on Control Panel. 4 Click on Application Panel. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel.

  • Page 39: Using The E-Mail Notification Led

    Using The E-MAIL Notification LED Critical Point To use the E-mail LED notification, you must have access to a POP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication. Contact your service provider to determine if they support POP3 without Security Password Authentication. To configure the E-mail Notification LED: 1 Click on Start.
  • Page 40 You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Simply double click on the track display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu. On the same pop-up are three other options: “Always on top”, “Continuous Play”, and “Disable Stop/Eject button for CD removal”.
  • Page 41 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2...

  • Page 42: Power Sources

    SECTION 2 1. Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a few possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an optional high-capacity Lithium ion battery and AC adapter. DC Output Cable DC Power Jack AC Adapter AC Cable Connecting The Power Adapters The AC adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

  • Page 43: Display Panel

    SECTION 2 2. 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. Display Panel Latch Opening The DIisplay Panel 1 Slide the Display Panel latch to the right. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.

  • Page 44: Closing The Display Panel

    Using the Power Management Utility (Windows 2000 only) Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management changes the setting permanently. 1 Double-click the Battery icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2 Select the Power Control tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level.

  • Page 45: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    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 notebook 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.

  • Page 46: 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.

  • Page 47: Windows Product Activation (Windows Xp Only)

    Critical Point You may click Cancel at any time within this process to shut down Windows. You may restart this process at any time in the future, but you must complete it in order to use your computer. Final Settings The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement.

  • Page 48: Power Management

    SECTION 2 4. Power Management Your Fujitsu 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 to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness.

  • Page 49: Hibernation Feature

    Critical Point If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Suspend mode, though not as fast as when fully operational. Disabling the Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend or Hibernation mode.

  • Page 50: Display Timeout

    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 Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility.

  • Page 51: Power Off

    Power Off Before turning off the power, check that the Hard Drive, DVD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure.

  • Page 52: Lithium Ion Battery

    SECTION 2 5. Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
  • Page 53 CAUTION Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM accesses may prevent charging completely. Low Battery State When the battery is running low, a low battery notification 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 notebook will go into Suspend mode.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Battery With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, colds-wapping and warm-swapping: Cold-swapping Batteries To cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: 1 Have a charged battery ready to install.
  • Page 55 Warm-swapping Batteries To warm-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: 1 Close any open files. 2 Put your notebook into suspend mode 3 Plug in an AC Adapter to ensure power is supplied to the system, or install a fully charged modular battery in the Flexible Bay.

  • Page 56: External Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    SECTION 2 6. External USB Floppy Disk Drive Eject Button Your LifeBook notebook has an external USB floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. Critical Point Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive. Loading a Disk To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1 Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the...

  • Page 57: Preparing A Disk For Use

    Critical Point 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 information.

  • Page 58: Dvd/Cd-Rw Combo Drive

    Media Holder Tray Media Eject Button Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook may contain a DVD/CD-RW combo drive. A DVD player gives you access to movie, software, and audio DVD/CDs. A CD-RW player allows you to access software or audio CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs.

  • Page 59: Loading A Dvd, Cd, Cd-R, Or Cd-Rw ("Media")

    Loading a DVD, CD, CD-R, or CD-RW (“MEDIA”) To load a disc into your DVD/CD-RW drive, follow these steps: 1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out of the notebook a short distance. 2 Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.

  • Page 60: Removing Media

    Removing Media 1 Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the notebook a short distance. 2 Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. 3 Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.

  • Page 61: Using The Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive On Battery Power

    Using the DVD/CD-RW Drive Control Panel The DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive 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 J button. 2 To Rewind the movie, click the 2 button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the ™...

  • Page 62: Auto Insert Notification Function

    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/CD-RW drive.

  • Page 63: Pc Cards

    SECTION 2 8. PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Some available PC Cards: • Fax/data modem cards • Local area network (LAN) cards •...

  • Page 64: Removing Pc Cards

    Removing PC Cards To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps: CAUTION Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure). 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.

  • Page 65: Memory Upgrade Module

    SECTION 2 9. Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with 128MB of on-board high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be Micro dual-in-line (uDIMM) SDRAM module.
  • Page 66 5 Pry the spacer panel in front of the keyboard away from the system. Spacer panel 6 Slide the keyboard forward slightly until it disengages and can be lifted freely. CAUTION Be very careful when pivoting the keyboard below. The keyboard is connected with fragile flat cables.
  • Page 67 Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector slot in the compartment. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 o angle and press it firmly onto the connector. 10 Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining clip.

  • Page 68: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    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. Use...
  • Page 69 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 Info menu screen. The chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu screen. Critical Point If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed.

  • Page 70: Device Ports

    SECTION 2 10. Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is used for an internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps: 1 Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 71: Ieee 1394 Jack

    IEEE 1394 Jack The 1394 port allows you to connect devices that are compliant with IEEE standard 1394. This port is effectively a very fast communications port. In order to connect a 1394 device, follow these steps: 1 Align the connector with the port opening. 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

  • Page 72: Microphone Jack

    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 notebook. In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps: 1 Align the connector with the port opening.

  • Page 73: Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector

    Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector The optical digital audio-out connector allows you to download digital audio to MiniDisc recorders. It uses SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. Use the following setting when using the digital audio-out connector. Critical Point Before using the SPDIF function, make sure that WinDVD software is installed on your system.
  • Page 74 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 3 1. Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu 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.

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting Table

    Troubleshooting Table Problem Page Problem Page Audio Problems ......page 61 USB Device Problems ....page 63 DVD/CD-RW Drive Problems ..page 61 PC Card Problems ......page 64 Floppy Disk Drive Problems ..page 62 Power Failures ........ page 64 Hard Drive Problems .....
  • Page 77 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The DVD/CD-RW Access This is normal. However, you may The Windows DVD/CD-RW auto disable this feature. indicator on the Status insertion function is active and is Indicator Panel blinks at checking to see if a DVD/CD- regular intervals when no RW disc is ready to run.
  • Page 78 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have connected an Your operating system software Check your device and operating external keyboard or a is not setup with the correct system documentation and activate mouse and it seems to be software driver for that device. the proper driver.
  • Page 79 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Remove and re-install the card. The card is not properly Card slot does not work installed. or is locking up the system. Close the application and restart your The card may have been installed while an application notebook.
  • Page 80 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Your LifeBook notebook The power management Press any button on the keyboard, or parameters are set for auto turns off all by itself. move the mouse to restore operation. timeouts which are too short for If that fails, push the Suspend/Resume your operating needs.
  • Page 81 The boot sequence settings of Set the operating source by pressing and displays power on the setup utility are not the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is information, but fails to compatible with your on screen or use the [F2] key and enter load the operating configuration.
  • Page 82 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions Make sure you select Save Changes Your notebook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup saved when you made them and utility. when you start it. exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings.
  • Page 83 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The display goes blank by The notebook has gone into Press any button on the keyboard, or itself after you have been Video timeout, Standby mode, move the mouse to restore operation. If using it. Suspend mode or Hibernation that fails, push the Suspend/Resume mode because you have not...
  • Page 84 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have connected an Your external monitor is not See your monitor documentation and external monitor and it compatible with your LifeBook the External Monitor Support portions does not come on. notebook. of the Specifications section. Miscellaneous Problems An error message is Application software often has...

  • Page 85: Power On Self Test Messages

    Power On Self Test Messages The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. 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.
  • Page 86 *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.
  • Page 87 *Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. 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.

  • Page 88: Emergency Dvd Tray Release

    Emergency DVD Tray Release If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the DVD/CD-RW 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.

  • Page 89: Care And Maintenance

    SECTION 3 2. Care and Maintenance If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices. CAUTION Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult.
  • Page 90 In addition, a faulty battery might damage your LifeBook. • Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a cool, dry location. Temperatures should remain between 13°F (-25°C) and 140°F (60°C). Traveling with your LifeBook notebook •...

  • Page 91: Batteries

    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.

  • Page 92: Media Care

    Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive • To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material. •...

  • Page 93: Pc Cards

    PC Cards Caring for your PC Cards PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with your PC Card will provide specific information, but you should pay attention to the following points: • To keep out dust and dirt, store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your notebook.

  • Page 94: Glossary

    SECTION 3 3. Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. An industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in mobile computers. ACPI determines how a computer’s BIOS, operating system, and peripherals communicate with each other about power management.
  • Page 95 CD-ROM Compact disc read only memory. This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head. A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB of data and is not subject to be crashing into the surface and destroying the data when there is a failure nor to wear from reading.
  • Page 96 Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software components, and peripherals. 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...
  • Page 97 IEEE 1394 A type of data transfer protocol that allows for fast transfer of digital files and data with devices such as digital cameras. Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.
  • Page 98 Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating system as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly. PCMCIA PCMCIA is trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association is an organization that sets standards for add-in cards for personal computers.
  • Page 99 Resume To proceed after interruption. In your LifeBook notebook, this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states. Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power to maintain it.
  • Page 100 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. Underwriters Laboratories - An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.

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