Page 1 Fu j i t su PC Corpora ti on . D E C LA RATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas,CA 95035 Telephone: (408) 935-8800 Declares that product: Model:LifeBook 270Dx.
Page 2 C A U T I O N Changes or modiﬁcations not expre s s l y a p p roved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television...
Page 3 This equ i pm ent inclu des autom a tic dialing capabi l i ty. Wh en programming and/or making test calls to em er gency nu m bers : Remain on the line and brieﬂy explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform such activities in o -peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Page 4 C A U T I O N For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician.
Page 5 A V E R T I S S E M E N T Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vériﬁer que la prise de terre du s e rvice d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble.
Page 6 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Batteries ....26 Fujitsu Welcome Center ... . 26 Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device .
Page 8 Warranty ....170 LifeBook 270Dx Speciﬁcations ..170 LifeBook 280Dx Speciﬁcations ..173 Approvals .
Page 9 P r e f a c e L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u...
Page 10: Preface
P r e f a c e PREFACE The LifeBook 200 Series from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel Pentium ® microproc- essor with MMX ™ technology, has a built-in DSTN color display, a modular CD-ROM ®...
Page 11 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u Figure P-1 LifeBook 200 Series with Both Fujitsu and Third Party Options...
Page 12 S et tin g U p Yo u r Li f eB oo k 2 0 0 Ser ie s Unpacking ....2 Overview of LifeBook 200 Series Features .
Page 13: Section One
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK 200 SERIES FROM FUJITSU This section describes how to set up your LifeBook 200 Series from Fujitsu. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
Page 14 Figure 1-3 Iomega Zip Drive Figure 1-4 Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2 Figure 1-5 Floppy Disk Drive S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Once you have checked and conﬁrmed that your notebook system is complete, connect the AC adapter and follow the instructions on...
Page 15 S e c t i o n O n e C A U T I O N 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 note- book.
Page 16: Component Identiﬁcation
L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION For detailed speciﬁcations on each model refer Display Panel Latch...
Page 17: Top And Front Components
S e c t i o n O n e TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS Display Panel Latch This latch locks and releases the display panel. When the display panel is released it pops up slightly to make it easier to open. (Figure 1-6.) Display Panel This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics.
Page 18: Left-Side Panel Components
Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows 95 keys for input into the notebook. (Figure 1-6.) ErgoTrac Pointing Device The integrated ErgoTrac pointing device is composed of a short, comfortable,dish-shaped ﬁnger mouse and two buttons. Its button-like shape is both responsive and comfortable for your ﬁnger when rocked gently.
Page 19: Right-Side Panel Components
S e c t i o n O n e RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Theft Prevention Lock Slot This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical lock down device. (Figure 1-8.) USB Port This port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices, such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and speakers.
Page 20: Rear Panel Components
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS RJ-11 Jack This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to the internal modem. This jack can be used with the connector cover closed and the sliding panel in the connector cover slightly opened for added convenience. (Figure 1-9.) RJ-11 Jack Docking Port Serial Port...
Page 21: Bottom Components
S e c t i o n O n e Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a parallel p rinter to your notebook. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) (Figure 1-9.) External Monitor Port This port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor.
Page 22: Power Sources
Multi-function Bay 2 Release Button This is the release to allow removal and instal- lation of devices in Multi-function Bay 2. (Figure 1-10.) Multi-function Bay 2 This compartment is accessed from the front of your notebook. (See Figure 1-6 on page 5.) POWER SOURCES Your notebook has four possible power sources: the primary Lithium ion battery;...
Page 23: Data Security
S e c t i o n O n e C A U T I O N The primary Lithium ion battery is not charged when you purchase your note- book. Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter or the auto/airline adapter to use it.
Page 24: Starting Your Notebook For The First Time
When you turn on your notebook for the ﬁrst time it will display a Fujitsu lo go on the screen. If you do nothing the system will read the hard drive for the operating system software, ﬂash the notebook conﬁguration information on the...
Page 25 S e c t i o n O n e or use the Page Up and Page Down keys to move the text one screen at a time. When you ﬁnish reading you must point and click to accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click on the Next>...
Page 26: Learning About Your Operating System And Application Software
How do I register? By modem, fax,mail or telephone.To register your system by modem, with your system up and running, click on the Fujitsu Welcome Center Icon. Complete the electronic form and click on the “send registration” button. Your registration information will be transmitted via phone lines to the Fujitsu Registration Center and you will receive registration conﬁrmation...
Page 27 Restarting the System ... . 25 Fujitsu Welcome Center ... 26 Batteries ....26 Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device .
Page 28: Section Two
S e c t i o n T w o SECTION TWO USING YOUR LIFEBOOK 200 SERIES FROM FUJITSU This section describes the indicators, buttons, connections and operating modes of your LifeBook 200 Series and their uses. DISPLAY PANEL Opening the Display Panel Lifting the latch releases the top of the display panel from the front of the notebook body.
Page 29: Adjusting The Keyboard Angle
ADJUSTING THE KEYBOARD ANGLE On the bottom of your notebook,near the back,are a pair of feet which ﬂip down and hold the back of the notebook about 6° higher than the front when resting on a ﬂat surfa ce. They are designed to make it more comfortable to use the keyboard with your notebook.
Page 30 S e c t i o n T w o Power Battery Battery CD-ROM Identiﬁer Charging Drive Access AC Adapter Battery Hard Drive and Level Zip Drive Access Floppy Disk PC Card NumLk Scr Lk Drive Access Slot Identiﬁer PC Card Access CapsLock Figure 2-3 Status Indicator Panel AC Adapter Indicator...
Page 31 A small arrow icon (Battery Charging indica- tor) appears to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators and above the number (Battery identiﬁer) if that battery is charging . The Battery Charging indicator ﬂashes if the battery is too hot or too cold to charge. (Figure 2-3.) The Battery Charging indicators operate whether the power switch is Off or On.
Page 32 S e c t i o n T w o P O I N T The Windows 95 CD automatic insertion function will periodically check for a CD installed in the drive, causing the CD-ROM Access indicator to ﬂash. The CD automatic insertion function allows your system to automatically start a CD as soon as it is inserted in the drive and...
Page 33: Power On
Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator tells you a ﬂoppy disk drive is being accessed. The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator will ﬂash when your software tries to access a ﬂoppy disk even if no ﬂoppy disk drive is installed. PC Card Access Indicators The PC Card Access indicators tell you when an installed PC Card is being accessed.
Page 34: Power Off
S e c t i o n T w o C A U T I O N After turning off your notebook, make sure that it has been Off at least 10 seconds before turning the power switch to On. If you do not you could cause a system error.
Page 35: Restarting The System
C A U T I O N Never turn your 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 ﬁl e s a re open when you turn the power off , you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk erro r s .
Page 36: Batteries
10 seconds may also cause an error when you start the next time. FUJITSU WELCOME CENTER The Fu j i t su Wel come Cen ter is an icon on your Wi n dows 95 de s k top. Cl i cking on it give s...
Page 37 C A U T I O N Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition, and other customer preferences. CD-ROM drive, hard drive, and Zip Drive usage may also have a signiﬁcant impact on battery life. C A U T I O N Do not leave a faulty battery in your notebook.
Page 38 S e c t i o n T w o Shorted Batteries If your Status Indicator panel shows a shorted battery, check the installation for that battery by removing and re-installing it. If it still shows that it is shorted, replace it with a new battery. C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced so that it does not damage...
Page 39 Low Battery State When the battery is running low, your note- book beeps about every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator(s) ﬂash. If you do not respond to the low battery alarm,the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate.
Page 40: Integrated Ergotrac Tm Pointing Device
S e c t i o n T w o Cursor Control Left Button Right Button INTEGRATED ERGOTRAC POINTING DEVICE The ErgoTrac pointing device is composed of a short, comfortable,dish-shaped pointing Cursor device and two buttons located in front of the keyboard.
Page 41 Left Click Left Double Click Figure 2-7 Clicking Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click move the screen cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left pointing device button once,and then immediately release it. To right-click,move the mouse cursor to the it em you wish to select, press the right pointing device button once,and then immediately...
Page 42: Using The Keyboard
S e c t i o n T w o Pointers – This lets you set up the size and shape of the cursor for different functions. Motion – This lets you set up the relation of the speed of motion of your ﬁnger to the motion of the cursor and to enable a t railing tail for the cursor arrow.
Page 43 Numeric Keypad Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.Figure 2-9 highlights these keys. To switch into numeric keypad mode, press the NumLk/Scr Lk while holding down the Shift key. You can now enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( –...
Page 44: Volume Control
S e c t i o n T w o VOLUME CONTROL All system and application functions have mul- tiple volume controls which interact with each other. There is the hardware volume control on the right side panel o f your notebook. There is a volume control in the ESS AudioRack, your operating system Sound Control panel and any other application with sound.
Page 45 Figure 2-10 Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk P O I N T When there is no ﬂoppy disk in the drive, the Eject button is ﬂush with the front of your notebook. U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Ejecting a Floppy Disk To eject a disk, check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is Off, (see pages 20...
Page 46: Cd-Rom Drive
S e c t i o n T w o C A U T I O N Formatting a previously used ﬂoppy disk is an effective method of clearing a disk as long as you realize that ALL the information on the disk will be erased. Care of Floppy Disk Drives and Disks Avoid storing the ﬂoppy disk drive and disks in extremely hot and cold locations,...
Page 47 Loading a CD Make sure that the angle adjustment feet on the bottom of the notebook are folded against the bottom of the notebook. Make sure there is power to your notebook. Push, gently but ﬁrmly, and release the eject button on the front of the CD-ROM drive to open the CD-ROM holder tray, the tray will come out a short distance.
Page 48: Iomega Zip Drive
S e c t i o n T w o IOMEGA ZIP DRIVE The 100MB Iom ega Zi pd rive is a modu l a r rem ova ble media drive de s i gn ed for use in ei t h er Mu l ti - f u n cti on bay of your Life Book 200 Seri e s n o teboo k .
Page 49: Hard Drive
C A U T I O N Use the emergency disk eject procedure only when the laptop is without power. Do not try to forcibly remove a Zip disk from the drive. If the disk does not eject immediately, repeat the emergency disk eject procedure as described above.
Page 50: Power Management
S e c t i o n T w o will have to be re-installed from the original source. When doing a recovery remember that you must allocate space for the Save-to-Disk function if you have it enabled. (See Setting Up Your Save-to- Disk File Allocation on pages 93-94 for more information.) POWER MANAGEMENT...
Page 51 system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See pages 19-20.) If it is visible and not ﬂashing, your notebook is fully opera- tional. If it is visible and ﬂashing , your note- book is in Suspend mode. If it is not visible, the power is Off, the power is in the Windows 95 pseudo-off state, or your notebook is in Save-to-Disk mode.
Page 52 S e c t i o n T w o The PowerPanel icon looks like an atom with its cloud of electrons. This icon will o pen the PowerPanel menu. You can view the menu in icon format along the edge of your desktop by moving the cursor against the edge where you have chosen to keep your PowerPanel toolbar and letting it sit there until the toolbar appears.
Page 53 POWERPANEL ONLINE HELP To access help with your power management settings, move your cursor to the PowerPanel toolbar and right click. (See Clicking on page 33.) From the menu that appears select PowerPanel Help Topics. POWERPANEL CUSTOMIZATION To modify your PowerPanel toolbar or create a custom toolbar, move your cursor to the PowerPanel toolbar and right click.
Page 54 S e c t i o n T w o AC PROFILE The AC power proﬁle has all timeouts disabled and no other power management features enabled. This proﬁle is activated automatically by plugging in a power adapter. WORD PROCESSING PROFILE The Word Processing proﬁle is a factory installed combination of timeouts and other power savings parameters chosen as the settings...
Page 55 VIDEO STANDBY ACTIVATION Clicking on the Video Standby button or select- ing Video Standby on the PowerPanel menu turns off the power to the display. You can return your notebook to normal operation by performing any activity such as pressing a key or touching the ErgoTrac joystick.
Page 56 S e c t i o n T w o on the internal hard drive , and then autom a ti c a lly s huts of f power to your noteboo k . This is the same pseu do - of f s t a te as the Wi n dows 95 power of f .
Page 57 Idle Mode Idle mode is one of the power management parameters. When Idle mode is enabled the CPU is put into low-speed operation when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action, sound generation, video display change, modem transmission or reception, etc.) on your notebook for 16 seconds.
Page 58: Internal Modem
S e c t i o n T w o P O I N T You must restart your notebook for Windows 95 Control panel setting changes to take affect. INTERNAL MODEM Your internal modem is a fax/data/voice modem controlled by Windows 95,LapLink, MegaPhone or other software.
Page 59: Pre-Installed Software
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE Your LifeBook 200 Series comes with pre- installed software for playing audio and video ﬁles of various formats. In addition there is ﬁle transfer software, telephony software and virus protection software. Some models come with additional application software. All of the pre-installed software can be accessed from the Program folder of the Windows 95 Start menu or the following folders above the...
Page 60 P O I N T If you have an active internet connection on your notebook you can access our Service and Support web site by selecting the icon ‘Fujitsu Service and Support Web Site’ in the Service and Support folder in the Start menu.
Page 61 Con f iguri ng You r Lif eBo o k 2 00 Series Boot Sequence ....52 Identifying the Drives ... . . 52 BIOS Setup Utility .
Page 62: Section Three
BOOT SEQUENCE Each time you power up or restart your LifeBook 200 Series,it goes through a quiet boot sequence that displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During quiet boot, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).
Page 63: Bios Setup Utility
To do this: 1. Allow the system to start booting. 2. As soon as the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen, press the F2 key. 3. The Main menu of the setup utility then appears with the current settings of the parameters displayed.
Page 64 S e c t i o n T h r e e P O I N T If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the Main menu will appear. Entering the Setup Utility After a Conﬁguration Change or System Failure If there has been a change in the syst em conﬁg- uration that does not agree with the parameter...
Page 65: Navigating Through The Setup Utility
NAVIGATING THROUGH THE SETUP UTILITY The BIOS setup utility consists of seven menus; MAIN,ADVANCED, SECURITY, POWER, BOOT, INFO and EXIT. The remainder of Section Three explains each menu in turn including all submenus and setup items. The following procedures allow you to navigate the setup utility menus: 1.
Page 66: Main Menu - Setting Standard System Parameters
S e c t i o n T h r e e MAIN MENU – SETTING STANDARD SYSTEM PARAMETERS The Main Menu allows you to set or view the current system parameters. Follow the instruc- tions for Navigating Through The Setup Utility to make any changes.
Page 67 Table 3-1 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu Menu Field Options System Time: — System Date: — Legacy Diskette A: Disabled. Primary Master: Selects Primary Master submenu. Primary Slave: Selects Primary Slave submenu. C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description —...
Page 68 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-1 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu Menu Field Options Secondary Master: Selects Secondary Master submenu. System Memory: Extended Memory: Memory Cache: Selects the memory cache submenu.
Page 69 Primary Master – Submenu The Primary Master/Slave, Secondary Master submenus are identical for hard drives. They have the capacity displayed at the top of the screen as well as on Main menu. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
Page 70 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-2 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master/Slave, Secondary Master Submenus Menu Field Options Type: Auto; None;CD-ROM; User; ATAPI Removable. Cylinders: A number between 0 and 65,535. Heads: A number between 1 and 16.
Page 71 Table 3-2 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master/Slave, Secondary Master Submenus Menu Field Options Maximum Capacity: Display only. Multi-Sector Transfers: Disabled; 2; 4; 8;16. MAX 32;MAX 64;MAX 128. LBA Mode Control: Enabled; Disabled. Transfer Mode: S t a n d a rd , Fast PIO 1; Fast PIO 2; — Fast PIO 3;...
Page 72 S e c t i o n T h r e e C A U T I O N A bootable CD-ROM may have either a ﬂoppy disk format or a hard drive format. When the bootable CD-ROM is used the drive allocations change automatically without changing the BIOS setup.
Page 73 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Memory Cache –...
Page 74 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-3 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Memory Cache Submenu Menu Field Options Default Description External Cache: Enabled; Disabled. [Enabled] Turns external memory cache on and off. Exiting from the Main Menu When you have ﬁnished setting the parameters on this menu, you can either exit from the...
Page 75: Advanced Menu - Setting Device Feature Controls
ADVANCED MENU – SETTING DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS The Advanced Menu allows you to: Enable or disable support for Plug & Play operating systems. Enable or disable BIOS support for ACPI. Set the I/O addresses for the serial and parallel ports. Set the communication mode for the parallel port.
Page 76 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-4 Field Names, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Plug & Play O/S: Yes; No. Secured Setup Yes; No. Conﬁguration: I/O Device Conﬁguration: Keyboard/Mouse Features: Multimedia Device Conﬁguration:...
Page 77 Table 3-4 Field Names, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options PCI Conﬁguration: DMI Event Logging: ACPI Features: C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description When selected, opens additional menus to conﬁgure PCI devices.
Page 78 S e c t i o n T h r e e C A U T I O N I/O addresses, DMA channels and I n t e rrupt levels can be entered in various ways, including via the BIOS setup utility, the control software for the I/O device, or the hard w a re.
Page 79 C A U T I O N The BIOS will warn you if there is a re s o u rce conﬂict by placing a yellow asterisk next to the device(s) re p o rting (a) conﬂi c t . Table 3-5 shows the names of the menu ﬁelds for the I/O Device Conﬁguration submenu,all of the options for each ﬁeld,the default settings...
Page 80 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Conﬁguration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Serial Port A: Disabled;Enabled; Auto. Base I/O address: 3F8; 2F8; 3E8;2E8. Interrupt: IRQ 3;...
Page 81 Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Conﬁguration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Interrupt: IRQ 3; IRQ 4; IRQ 10; IRQ 11. Base I/O address: 100; 108;110; 118. DMA channel: DMA 1;DMA 3. Parallel port: Disabled;Enabled;...
Page 82 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Conﬁguration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Base I/O address: 378; 278;3BC. Interrupt: IRQ 5; IRQ 7. Floppy disk controller: Disabled;Enabled;...
Page 83 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu The Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is for setting the parameters of the integrated and...
Page 84 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-6 Fields, Options and Defaults of the Keyboard/Mouse Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Numlock: Off; On; Auto. Hot Plug: Enabled; Disabled. Internal Pointing Device: Auto Disabled;...
Page 85 Multimedia Device Conﬁguration Submenu The Multimedia Device Conﬁguration sub- menu is for setting the features of the built-in audio functions, and enabling joystick function. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes. (See page 55.) Table 3-7 shows the names of the menu ﬁelds for the Multimedia Device Conﬁguration sub- menu,all of the options for each ﬁeld,the...
Page 86 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-7 Fields, Options and Defaults of the Multimedia Device Conﬁguration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Multimedia device: Disabled; Enabled. Sound: Disabled; Enabled; Auto. Base I/O address: 220-22F;...
Page 87 Video Features Submenu The Video Features Submenu is for setting the display parameters. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes. (See page 55.) Table 3-8 shows the names of the menu ﬁelds for the Video Features submenu,all of the options for each ﬁeld, the default settings and a description of the ﬁeld’s function and any special information needed to help understand...
Page 88 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-8 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Display: Flat-Panel; CRT; Simultaneous. Compensation: Enabled; Disabled. Default Description [Flat-Panel] Selects where the video signal will be routed.
Page 89 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s PCI Conﬁguration Submenu The PCI Conﬁguration submenu allows the user to reserve speciﬁc interrupts (IRQs) for...
Page 90 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-9 Fields, Options and Defaults for the PCI Conﬁguration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options IRQ Reservation: — Internal Modem: Disabled; Enabled. Default Description — Accesses a submenu allowing the user to reserve speciﬁc IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices.
Page 91 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s IRQ Reservation Submenu of the PCI Conﬁguration Submenu The IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI...
Page 92 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-10 Fields, Options and Defaults for the IRQ Reservation Submenu of the of the PCI Conﬁguration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options IRQ 3: Available; Reserved. IRQ 4: Available;...
Page 93 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s DMI Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced Menu The DMI Event Logging Submenu is for setting...
Page 94 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-11 Fields, options and Defaults for the DMI Event Logging Submenu Menu Field Options Event log capacity: Display only. Event log validity: Display only. Clear all DMI event logs: Yes;...
Page 95 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s ACPI Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu The ACPI Features Submenu is for setting up...
Page 96 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-12 Fields, options and Defaults for the ACPI Features Submenu Menu Field Options Enable ACPI: Yes; No. Exiting from the Advanced Menu When you have ﬁnished setting the parame ters on the Advanced Menu, you can either exit from setup utility or move to another menu.
Page 97: Security Menu - Setting The Security Features
L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s SECURITY MENU –...
Page 98 S e c t i o n T h r e e P O I N T If you set a password, write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget the password you will have to contact your support representative to regain access to your secured functions and data.
Page 99 Table 3-13 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu Menu Field Options Supervisor Password is: — User Password is: — Set Supervisor Password: [Enter] Set User Password: [Enter] C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description Clear.
Page 100 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-13 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu Menu Field Options Diskette access: All; Supervisor Only. Password on boot: Enabled; Disabled. Power Management Enabled; Disabled. Sec u ri ty: Fixed disk boot sector: Normal;...
Page 101 Table 3-13 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu Menu Field Options Fixed disk security: — Primary Master: Enabled; Disabled. Primary Slave: Enabled; Disabled. Secondary Master: Enabled; Disabled. C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description —...
Page 102 S e c t i o n T h r e e P O I N T Boot sector protection must be set to [ N o r m a l ] to install or upgrade an operating system. Exiting from the Security Menu When you have ﬁnished setting the parame ters on the Security Menu, you can either exit from setup utility or move to another menu.
Page 103: Power Menu - Setting Power Management Feature Controls
POWER MENU – SETTING POWER MANAGEMENT FEATURE CONTROLS The Power menu allows you to set and change the power management parameters. Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.(See page 55.) Table 3-14 shows the names of the menu ﬁelds for the Power menu,all of the options for each ﬁeld,the default settings and a description of the ﬁeld's function and any special information...
Page 104 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu. Menu Field Options Power Savings: Customized; Maximum Performance; Maximum Power Savings, Disabled. Hard Disk Timeout: 30 seconds to 20 minutes;Off.
Page 105 Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu. Menu Field Options Standby Timeout: 1 minute to 16 minutes; Off. Auto Suspend Timeout: 5 to 60 minutes; Off. Suspend Mode: Suspend; Save-to-Disk. C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description [4 Minutes]...
Page 106 S e c t i o n T h r e e P O I N T When resuming from a Save-to-Disk suspension there will be a delay while the contents of system memory and operating parameters are loaded from the hard drive.
Page 107 Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu. Menu Field Options Auto Save to Disk: Off; After 1 Hour. Resume On On; Off. Modem Ring: Resume On Time: On;Off. Resume Time: – Advanced Features: – C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description [Off]...
Page 108 S e c t i o n T h r e e Factory Installed Values for Power Saving Proﬁles Hard Disk Timeout Customized: Maximum 30 Seconds Power Savings: Maximum Performance: Disabled: Sample Customized 2 Minutes Proﬁle: (To get even better battery life keep the display and volume settings as low as possible and use the...
Page 109 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu The Advanced Features submenu is for setting...
Page 110 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-15 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu Menu Field Options SUS/RES Switch: Enabled; Disabled. Lid Closure Suspend: On; Off. Lid Open Resume: On;...
Page 111: Boot Menu - Selecting The Operating System Source
L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s BOOT MENU –...
Page 112 Turns on and off booting with a truncated set of Power On Self Test.(Fewer tests mean faster turn on.) [Disabled] Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo screen during Power On Self Test. [Disabled] Turns on and off the preboot execution environment feature.
Page 113 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s The Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot Menu The Boot Device Priority Submenu is for set-...
Page 114 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-17 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Device Priority Submenu Menu Field Options 1. Diskette Drive: –— 2. Hard Drive: –— 3. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive: –— Exiting from Boot Menu When you have ﬁnished setting the boot parameters with the Boot menu, you can...
Page 115: Info Menu - Displaying Basic System Information
INFO MENU – DISPLAYING BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION The Info menu is a display only menu that provides the conﬁguration information for your notebook. Table 3-18 shows the names of the menu ﬁelds for the Info menu,all the options for each ﬁeld, the default settings and a description of the ﬁeld’s function and any special information needed to help understand the ﬁeld’s use.
Page 116 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-18 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Info Menu Menu Field Options BIOS Version: — BIOS Date: — BIOS Area: — CPU Type: — CPU Speed: — L1 Cache: —...
Page 117: Exit Menu - Leaving The Setup Utility
L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s EXIT MENU –...
Page 118 S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-19 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu. Menu Field Options Exit Saving Ch a n ge s : — Exit Discarding Changes: — Load Setup Defaults: —...
Page 119 Table 3-19 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu. Menu Field Options Discard Charges: — Save Changes: — C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s Default Description —...
Page 120: Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation
1. Restart your notebook in MS-DOS mode. 2. At the DOS prompt type CD C:\Fujitsu 3. Type P H D I S K 4. Press the Enter key. The screen will display the amount disk space needed to perform the Save-to-Disk function with the current memory conﬁguration and...
Page 121 To remove all space allocation for the Save-to- Disk function, do the following: 1.Go to the Start Menu and select MS-DOS Prompt. 2. Type CD C:\Fujitsu 3. Type PHDISK /DELETE /FILE 4. Press the Enter key. The utility will remove the space allocation for the Save-to-Disk function and free that space for other use.
Page 122 S e c t i o n T h r e e...
Page 123 U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Multi-function Bay Devices ..115 PC Cards ....121 Parallel Port Devices .
Page 124: Section Four
S e c t i o n F o u r SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Your LifeBook 200 Series has a number of user installable features: PC Card slots in the left side panel of your notebook allow you to install PC Cards, IC memory cards (SRAM card) or Zoomed Video cards (Slot 1 only).
Page 125: Multi-Function Bay Devices
Bay 1 Modules Floppy Disk Drive Lithium ion Battery Zip Drive MULTI-FUNCTION BAY DEVICES The bays in the front panel of your notebook accommodate the CD-ROM drive, the ﬂoppy disk drive,the Zip drive,the Lithium ion bat- teries (a second battery is optional) or an optional second hard drive.
Page 126 S e c t i o n F o u r 100MB Zip drive installed in Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2.(Adapter included with your notebook.) Optional second hard drive. 3.5" ﬂoppy disk drive installed in Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2. (Adapter included with your notebook.) Lithium ion battery installed in Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2.
Page 127 C A U T I O N Be careful aligning and seating modules in the bay. If the ﬁt is incorrect you may damage the bay or the module. If the module does not move easily, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a ﬁrm push to latch the module in place.
Page 128 S e c t i o n F o u r To Install a Module in the Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2. 1. Align the Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2 with the solid side up and the rounded edges toward you.
Page 129 Figure 4-6 Zip Drive C A U T I O N The CD-ROM Drive must be installed or removed with the power off. Iomega Zip Drive The Zip drive can be installed in either Multi- function Bay. Your Zip drive is durable but you must treat it with care.Please pay attention to the following points: The drive rotates the Zip disk at a very high...
Page 130 S e c t i o n F o u r Figure 4-7 Optional Second Hard Drive You will need to format your optional second hard drive when you install it for the very ﬁrst time. Check your operating system documenta- tion for information on initializing a hard drive.
Page 131: Pc Cards
C A U T I O N The bridge battery can not support an active notebook. The notebook must be in Suspend mode. Batteries should be removed and stored sepa- rately in a cool dry place if your notebook is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
Page 132 S e c t i o n F o u r P O I N T MPEG playback using zoom video in 24 bit (true color) mode is not supported with the DSTN display. For optimal MPEG playback performance using zoom video, use 256 or 16 bit (high color) modes.
Page 133 To install a PC Card: 1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on installation of that speciﬁc card. 2. Make sure that there is not already a PC Card in the slot. If there is, eject it, as described in Removing PC Cards.
Page 134: Parallel Port Devices
S e c t i o n F o u r PARALLEL PORT DEVICES To connect a parallel interface device to the par- allel port, be sure that the connector is the right size and aligned,then push in until it is fully seated.
Page 135: Mouse Or Keyboard
MOUSE, KEYBOARD OR KEYPAD Make sure the connector on your device is the correct PS/2 type. Align the arrow on the connector to point to the bottom of your note- book and push it in until the connector seats. A mouse, keyboard or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups.
Page 136: Memory Upgrade Module
S e c t i o n F o u r External Floppy Disk Drive Port External Floppy Disk Drive Connector Cover Connector Release Button Connector Release Button External Floppy Disk Drive Figure 4-11 External Installation of a Floppy Disk Drive. 5.
Page 137 Figure 4-12 Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment Figure 4-13 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s To Install a Memory Upgrade Module: 1.
Page 138 You can check memory capacity by looking at the Main menu of the setup utility: 1. Turn on power using the power switch. 2.Enter the setup utility by pressing the F2 key as soon as the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. (See pages 53-54.)
Page 139 3. The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity, as detected by your note- book during the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Main menu screen. Example:A system with 32MB of memory will display 640K System Memory, 31M Extended Memory.
Page 140: Landock
S e c t i o n F o u r Docking Connector LANdock unit Leveling Alignment Foot Docking Alignment Pins Telephone Connector Docked LED Ready to Undock LED Undock Request Button Docking Release Lever Alignment Notches Figure 4-14 LANdock Front View LANDOCK To Install your Notebook in a LANdock 1.
Page 141 Undock Request Button RJ-11 Jack RJ-45 Jack Ready to Undock LED Dual USB Ports Docked LED DC Power Jack PS/2 Mouse Port Headphone Jack PS/2 Keyboard Port U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s MIDI/Joystick Port External Monitor Port...
Page 142 S e c t i o n F o u r Figure 4-16 Installing a LANdock 7. Arrange the notebook/leveler combination to align the docking connector on the docking device body with the Docking port on your notebook and the notches on the leveler with the notches on the docking device body.
Page 143 To Remove Your Notebook from the LANdock 1. From the Start menu, click on Eject PC, or push the Undock Request Button on the LANdock. 2. Wait for the Safe to Undock LED to illumi- nate, even if a message appears on your screen saying that you may undock.
Page 144: Port Replicator
S e c t i o n F o u r PORT REPLICATOR To connect your notebook to the Port Replicator, follow the docking instructions that come with the Port Replicator. Using Your Notebook While it is Installed in the Port Replicator There are a few differences you will notice between using your notebook in and out of the Port Replicator.
Page 145 RJ-11 Jack Dual USBPorts DC Power Jack PS/2 Mouse Port PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s External Monitor Port External Floppy Disk Drive Port Parallel Port...
Page 146 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Identifying the Problem ... 138 Speciﬁc Problems ....139 Power On Self Test Messages .
Page 147: Section Five
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in Speciﬁc Problems without success, contact your support representative: toll free 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) fax 1-901-259-5700 e-mail 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com Web Site http://www.8fujitsu.com. Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: Product name.
Page 148: Speciﬁc Problems
If your are an experienced computer user you may ﬁnd it useful,however, it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you. When you call for help your support representative may ask you to setup your note- book for modem operation.
Page 149 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Audio Problems There is no sound coming from the built-in speakers. CD-ROM Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize CD-ROM. Possible Cause 1. The volume knob is turned too low. 2.
Page 150 Problem The CD-ROM Access indicator on the Status Indicator panel blinks at regular intervals when no CD is in the tray or the CD-ROM drive is not installed. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 5.
Page 151 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Docking Problems Notebook does not turn on when installed in Docking Station. Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your ﬂoppy disk. Possible Cause 1. LANdock AC adapter is not plugged in.
Page 152 Problem Hard Drive Problems You can not access your hard drive. Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built-in keyboard does not seem to work. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 1.
Page 153 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem You have installed an external keyboard. You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system. Memory Problems Your power on screen or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information does not show the correct amount of installed memory.
Page 154 Problem Modem Problems Messages about modem operation. Parallel, Serial,and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel-p ort device, a serial-port device or a USB device. Your notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 2.
Page 155 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem C A U T I O N Due to ongoing changes in USB technology and standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are guaranteed to work. PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.
Page 156 Problem Power Failures You turn on your notebook and nothing seems to happen. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 1. The installed primary battery is completely discharged,there is no optional second battery installed and there is no Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) installed.
Page 157 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause 3. The primary battery is installed but is completely discharged, there is no optional second battery installed and the Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter.
Page 158 Problem T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 5. Power switch is already in the On position. 6. There is no battery installed and there is no Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) installed. 7.
Page 159 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Your notebook turns off all by itself. Possible Cause 8. The battery or batteries are low. 1. The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.
Page 160 Problem Your notebook won’t work on battery alone. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 3. You have a battery failure. 4. Your Power adapter has failed or lost it’s power source. 1.
Page 161 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. Shutdown and Startup Problems The Suspend/Resume button does not work. Possible Cause 1. You are running an application which uses a great deal of power because of frequent hard drive access or CD-ROM access, use of a modem PC Card or of a LAN PC Card.
Page 162 3. Close all applications, and try the button again. 1. 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 on page 89.
Page 163 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook turn on (boot) sequence. Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it. Video Problems The built-in display is blank when you turn on your notebook.
Page 164 Problem The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 3. The angle of the display and the brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions.
Page 165 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The Built-in Display does not close. The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots. The application display uses only a p ortion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark band. Possible Cause 3.
Page 166 Problem You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on. Zip Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize Zip drive. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 1. Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor.
Page 167 S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Miscellaneous Problems An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application. Possible Cause 4. Setup utility is set to something other than ATAPI Removable Drive or Auto for the Secondary Master Controller.
Page 168: Power On Self Test Messages
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 explana- tion of each message.Error messages are marked with an *. Comments in italics are sug- gestions of possible actions for you to consider, or risks resulting from ignoring the message.
Page 169 S e c t i o n F i v e *Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP Type of ﬂoppy drive B:not correctly identiﬁed in Setup. This means that the ﬂ oppy disk drive type iden- tiﬁed in your Setup Utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test.
Page 170 #*Previous boot incomplete – Default conﬁgu- ration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. Power On Self Test loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected,the next boot will likely fail also.
Page 171: Emergency Cd-Rom Drive Tray Release
S e c t i o n F i v e Figure 5-1 Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release EMERGENCY CD-ROM TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails, you can open the 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.
Page 172: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software From Cd-Rom
RESTORING YOUR PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE FROM CD-ROM If you have access to the internet during this process visit our Web Site http://www. 8fujitsu.com and check the FAQs for hints. C A U T I O N Remember that you must set the Boot menu in the BIOS setup utility to CD- ROM Drive, or use the Esc key during the boot-up sequence to change the...
Page 173 S e c t i o n S i x C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e Care and Maintenance ... 166 Caring for Your Notebook.
Page 174: Section Six
S i x SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE If you use your LifeBook 200 Series from Fujitsu carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and the battery packs. CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK The LifeBook 200 Series is a durable but sensitive electronic device.
Page 175: Increasing Battery Life
INCREASING BATTERY LIFE To increase battery life: 1. Power your notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible. 2. If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it to the AC adapter overnight to recharge the battery. 3.
Page 176 Warranty ....170 LifeBook 270Dx Speciﬁcations ..170 LifeBook 280Dx Speciﬁcations ..173 Approvals .
Page 177: Appendix A Specifications
Floppy Disk Drive One modular 3.5" ﬂoppy disk drive which accommodates a 1.44MB or a 720KB ﬂoppy disk, Fujitsu Model FPCFDD03. One optional external ﬂoppy disk drive, Fujitsu Model FPCFD02. Hard Drive One factory installed 2.1GB, 2.5" (12.7 mm) ﬁxed hard drive unit.
Page 178 Bay Adapter for Bay 2 Bay adapter for Bay 2, Fujitsu Model FPCBYA01. L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u Pre-Installed Software Microsoft Windows 95.
Page 179 External Mouse Support PS/2 compatible. Power Batteries One modular Lithium ion battery, Fujitsu Model FPCBP11. Rechargeable,10.8V, 3300mAh. Operating time of up to three (3) hours. Rapid charge (notebook off or in suspend mode) in about three (3) hours.Standard charge (normal use with limited CD and hard drive access) in about nine (9) hours.
Page 180: Lifebook 280Dx Speciﬁcations
CD and hard drive access) in about ﬁfteen (15) hours. AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 43W, supplying 16V DC to the Notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC05 which includes an AC cable. Optional Auto/Airline Adapter Autosensing 12/24V DC,43W supplying 16V DC to the No teboo k , Fu j i t su Model FPCCAA02.
Page 181 Floppy Disk Drive One modular 3.5" ﬂoppy disk drive which accommodates a 1.44MB or a 720KB ﬂoppy disk, Fujitsu Model FPCFDD03. One optional external ﬂoppy disk drive, Fujitsu Model FPCFD02. Hard Drive One factory installed 3.2GB, 2.5" (12.7 mm) ﬁxed hard drive unit.
Page 182 MPEG-1 video data decompression software. Zoomed Video support via PC Card Slot 1. Bay Adapter for Bay 2 Bay adapter for Bay 2, Fujitsu Model FPCBYA01. Pre-Installed Software Microsoft Windows 95. Audio Rack 32 for Windows 95 by ESS Technology, Inc.
Page 183 CD and hard drive access) in about ﬁfteen (15) hours. AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC,43W, supplying 16V DC to the Notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC05 which includes an AC cable. Optional Auto/Airline Adapter Autosensing 12/24V DC,43W supplying 16V DC to the No teboo k , Fu j i t su Model FPCCAA02.
Page 184 Dimensions and Weight Overall Dimensions Approximately 11.7" x 9.7" x 2.3. " (297 mm x 246 mm x 58 mm.) Weight Approximately 7.6 lbs (3.5 Kg) with ﬂoppy disk drive and battery installed. Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating:5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F). Non-operating:–15°...
Page 185: Approvals
POPULAR ACCESSORIES Other accessories are available, contact your authorized Fujitsu reseller. Optional second modular Lithium ion battery, Fujitsu Model FPCBP11. Optional modular 3.2GB hard drive, Fujitsu Model FPCHDD03. LANdock, Fujitsu Model FPCDS11. The LANdock provides connections for: RS-232C Serial device.
Page 186: Glossary
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage ne eded to power your computer. ACPI 1.0 Advanced Conﬁguration and Power Interface speciﬁcation version 1.0. Conforming systems contain BIOS support to allow next generation Windows operating systems to manage power consumption of system components.
Page 187 A p p e n d i c e s CHS Translation Cylinder, head and sector translation. Conversion of hard drive access addressing to the cylinder, head and sector form. The termi- nology is historical,left from the days when data was stored on a series of cylindrical drums. The head designates the reading device,similar to the head on a cassette r ecorder only mounted on a movable arm.
Page 188 Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System). Driver A computer program which converts applica- tion and operating system commands to exter- nal 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.
Page 189 A p p e n d i c e s IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hard- ware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.
Page 190 (SIMD) enabling one instruction to perform the same function on multiple pieces of data; and more L1 cache for a total of 32KB. 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.
Page 191 A p p e n d i c e s 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 con- necting external devices such as keyboards and monitors.
Page 192 Stereo (audio) A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources. Stroke (keyboard) The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed. Suspend To make inoperative for a period of time. Your notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery.
Page 193: Index
I n d e x...
Page 194 I n d e x 3D-Stereo ... . . 4,49, 171,174 adapter ..2-3,8,11-13,20-21, 24-29,116-117,125-126, 142,173, 176,179 indicator ....20-21 Access indicators .
Page 195 automatic insertion function . . 22,37,167 player ....49 CD-ROM access ... . . 21-22,141,152 drive .
Page 196 I n d e x Docking port ... . . 9,114,132 Docking station ... 9,130,142 Dragging ....31,42,49 Drive designators .
Page 197 Hard disk ... 42,44,47,60-62, 94,98,119 Hard disk timeout ... 47,94,98 Hard drive access ... . 22,47, 172-173, 176,180 access indicator .
Page 198 I n d e x Lithium ion battery ..2-3,7,11-12,20, 24,26-28,41,114-116, 120,172,176,178,182 Low battery alarm ... . 29,150 LPT port ....10,182 Main menu.
Page 199 NTSC ..... 183 Numeric keypad ..8,23, 32-33,114, 171-172,175-176 NumLk ....6,20,23,33 NVRAM .
Page 200 I n d e x Power adapter ... 20,27,29, 42,44, 120,127,147-152 indicator ....19,29,41 management ..4,6,17,26-27, 29,40-44,47,51-53, 88,90,93,150, 155-156,167,...
Page 201 Second lithium ion battery ..3,12,20,24, 26,28,114 Sectors ....60-61 Security ... . 12,51-55,87-92, 125,142-143, 153, 157, 173,177 Security menu .
Page 202 I n d e x Suspend mode ..6,12, 19,23,26-29, 40-41,44-45,95,97,100, 115,120-121,123,130, 133,143,147-148,150-151, 155,172-173,176 SVGA ... 10, 172,175, 178,185 System battery....161 clock .
Page 203 L i f e B o o k 2 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u I n d e x VRAM ....185 Windows .

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Preface

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Setting up Your Lifebook

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Section Two

Using Your Lifebook 200 Series from Fujitsu

Section Three

Configuring Your Lifebook

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Section Four

User Installable Features

Section Five

Troubleshooting

Section Six

Care and Maintenance

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Appendix A Specifications

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