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  • Page 1 Copyright © Copyright 2003 Fujitsu. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, Fujitsu has made every effort to ensure the reproduced, or translated, without prior written accuracy and completeness of this document. consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s IMPORTANT SAFETY 9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where INSTRUCTIONS persons will walk on the cord. 10.
  • Page 3 C o py r i g h t 14. CAUTION. When replacing the battery, be sure to install it with the polarities in the correct position. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is replaced with an incorrect type or is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
  • Page 4 Product returned to Fujitsu or its physical damage or other loss (hereinafter service providers for Warranty Service or other ‘High Safety Required Use’), including without...
  • Page 5 C o py r i g h t AUSTRALIAN Call Attempts/Retries: WARNINGS Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to WARNING establish a connection to a given number (Note: if the modem can detect service tones, FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT up to 10 attempts can be made).
  • Page 6 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s NEW ZEALAND Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom’s Telepermit requirements are WARNINGS dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment The grant of a Telepermit for any item of shall be set to operate within the following terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom...
  • Page 7 C o py r i g h t B. If you are located in New Zealand Note: Modem setting in Windows 1. Click start select Control panel select "Phone and Modem Options". A. If you are located in Australia 2. Double click New Location. 1.
  • Page 8 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s viii...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s ® Fujitsu LifeBook E Series Table of Contents PREFACE USER-INSTALLABLE About This Guide ........... 3 FEATURES About memory ..........33 Installing/removing memory ......33 About printers ..........36 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Connecting a printer ........
  • Page 10 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s Assigning parameters ........56 Connection to the network ......58 Setting the network ........58 Setting the sharing function ......60 Confirming connection ........61 Appendix ............
  • Page 11 Preface...
  • Page 12 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 1...

  • Page 13: Preface

    The LifeBook ® E Series notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel microprocessor, has a built-in color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.
  • Page 14 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 1...

  • Page 15: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook NoteBook...
  • Page 16 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2...

  • Page 17: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions Exterior Features: Front Panels

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Names of the Parts and their Functions Exterior features: Front panels Latch LCD panel Cover close switch Status indicating LCDs Application Panel/...
  • Page 18 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 The application “LifeBook Application Panel” lets Latch you set up the one-touch buttons so that you can Used to lock the LCD panel to prevent it from call up a computer’s feature by simply clicking a opening accidentally.
  • Page 19 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Microphone jack Allows you to connect a commercially available monaural microphone with a 3.5 mini plug. This HEARING LOSS jack does not support some types of microphones •...

  • Page 20: Exterior Features: Top Panel

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Built-in wireless LAN antenna Exterior features: Top panel Built-in wireless LAN antenna Your computer has a built-in wireless LAN antenna.

  • Page 21: Exterior Features: Right Panel

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Bay unit release lever Mobile multi-purpose bay Exterior features: Right panel Mobile multi-purpose bay Your computer came with one of the following units installed in this bay.

  • Page 22: Exterior Features: Left Panel

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Modem port PC card slots Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Antitheft lock PC card eject button Air outlet (Your computer or situation may look different from this illustration.) Exterior features: Left panel Following is a brief description of your LifeBook...
  • Page 23 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Modem Port Used to connect a modular cable. Antitheft lock Allows you to connect a commercially available antitheft cable.

  • Page 24: Exterior Features: Rear Panel

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Serial Port Parallel Port External display connector Infrared communications port LAN Port S-Video Out port Air inlet DC-IN jack USB ports (Your computer or situation may look different from this illustration.)
  • Page 25 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Air inlet Opening used to take outside air into your computer to discharge heat through the air outlet.

  • Page 26: Exterior Features: Bottom

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Internal battery pack Expansion RAM module slot Exterior features: Bottom Internal battery pack The internal battery pack is installed here. Expansion RAM module slot Used to install memory for your computer.

  • Page 27: About The Status Indicating Lcds

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Caps Battery Security CD access PC card access SUS/RES Lock identifier indicator indicator indicator AC adapter indicator Hard disk Num Lock Scroll Lock...
  • Page 28 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Caps Lock key ( CD access indicator ( Lit when the keyboard is placed in [Caps Lock] Lit when access is being made to the CD or DVD mode (in which you can type uppercase letters inserted.

  • Page 29: Before Connecting A Peripheral Device

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k • Turn on peripheral devices before turning on Before connecting a your computer. peripheral device When a peripheral device that needs to be switched on for use is connected to your Precautions computer, turn it on before turning on the...

  • Page 30: About The Pointing Device

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Operating panel Left Button Scroll button (Note) Right Button Note: To use the scroll button at the center, you need to install the supplied “Alps Pointing Device driver”...

  • Page 31: Clicking

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k How to use the flat point Clicking To “click,” press and quickly release the left button once or tap the operating panel once. To “right- click,”...

  • Page 32: About The Keyboard

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Numeric Keypad Fn Key Start Key Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys [Caps Lock] key About the keyboard Used to switch between uppercase and lowercase modes.
  • Page 33 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k When an external display is connected, pressing [End] key these buttons switches from one display to To jump to the end of the document, press this another: LCD display, external display, and LCD key while holding down the [Fn] key.

  • Page 34: About The Battery

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 About the battery Charging the battery Charge the supplied battery pack before using it for the first time after purchase or 1.

  • Page 35: Running The Computer On Its Battery

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Power button Running the computer on its battery This section explains how to run your computer The operating time of the battery shortens on its battery pack.

  • Page 36: Checking The Power Level Of The Battery

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Checking the power level of the Battery failure alarm battery Indicates that the battery cannot be When the computer is turned on or the battery is charged normally.
  • Page 37 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k The use of a weak battery may result in the lost of the data you are currently creating or saving.

  • Page 38: Precautions In Using The Battery Pack

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2 Precautions in using the battery • The battery pack is consumable and its chargeability decreases gradually as it is pack used.

  • Page 39: Changing The Internal Battery Pack

    G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i fe B o o k Changing the internal battery pack Internal battery pack Tabs Before changing the internal battery pack, be sure to exit all running programs and save all data on the hard disk.
  • Page 40 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 2...

  • Page 41: User-Installable Features

    U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e Fe a t u r e s User-Installable Features...
  • Page 42 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 3...

  • Page 43: About Memory

    U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e Fe a t u r e s About memory FAILURE Installing/removing memory • When installing or removing a This section explains how to install and remove memory module, hold it by the edge memory on/from your computer.
  • Page 44 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 3 4. Install the memory. Open the slot cover, align the notch in the memory module with the projection on the You can check if memory is installed connector, insert the memory diagonally into correctly and how much memory is...
  • Page 45 U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e Fe a t u r e s 5. Attach the expansion RAM slot cover and secure it with the screw. If the memory is not installed correctly, the Attach the cover you removed in step 2, with error message “Expansion memory error”...

  • Page 46: About Printers

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 3 About printers • Although a printer cable is needed to connect a printer, not all printers come with a printer cable.

  • Page 47: About External Displays

    U s e r - I n s t a l l a b l e Fe a t u r e s About external displays Connecting an external display You can connect an external display, such as a projector or a CRT display, to your computer. This section explains how to plug a CRT display in the external display port on the back of your computer.
  • Page 48 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 3...

  • Page 49: Wireless Lan Function (For Selected Model)

    Wireless LAN Function (For selected model)
  • Page 50 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4...

  • Page 51: Preface

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Preface Thank you for purchasing the Fujitsu LifeBook. This document describes the setup of this personal computer for using the Wireless LAN compliant with IEEE802.11b.

  • Page 52: Notice To The User

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Notice to the User Wireless interoperability This personal computer is designed so that it achieves the collaboration of an intercommunica- tions system with Wireless LAN products based on the wireless LAN technology of the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DD-SS) scheme.
  • Page 53 W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Precautions on interference • This personal computer generates, uses, and radiates high-frequency energy. • If this personal computer is not set up or used in accordance with this document, harmful interference may be caused to wireless communications.

  • Page 54: Representation Of Symbols And Others In This Document

    Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the US Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and other countries. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Other products are copyrighted by the respective companies. Copyright © FUJITSU LIMITED 2003 All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 55: Outline

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Outline Network configuration of the wireless LAN This section explains features of the wireless LAN function and what you can do using this LAN function.
  • Page 56 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 The following illustration shows an example of ad hoc connection: Infrastructure connection The network that uses one type of hub called the Access Point, such as an optional wireless broadband router, is referred to as the “infrastructure wireless LAN”, and the connection method used in this case is referred as “infrastructure connection.”...

  • Page 57: For Better Communications

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n If the computer is unable to communicate For better communications properly, change the channel to be used or the installation location. During the use of a Some of major features are listed below.

  • Page 58: Stopping The Transmission Of Radio Waves

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Stopping the transmission of Starting the transmission of radio waves radio waves To use this product in hospitals, clinics, or To communicate using the wireless LAN func- airplanes, or in other places where the use of tion, set the personal computer to a status in...

  • Page 59: Connection Using Windows Xp

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Connection Using Windows XP Wireless channels 1 to 14 are used for the IEEE802.11b-compliant wireless LAN Flow of Operations adopted by this personal computer. The wireless LAN connection procedure is out- lined below.
  • Page 60 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 For further details, refer to the manual of the 2. For ad hoc connection, tick the next item. Access Point.
  • Page 61 W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n 3. Enter data in [Network Key]. 9. Click the [Authentication] tab and then verify the settings of [Enable network Depending on the number of entered access control using IEEE 802.1X].

  • Page 62: Connection To The Network

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 • For infrastructure connection Connection to the network Select [Obtain an IP address automati- This section explains connection to the network. cally] and [Obtain DNS server address If there is the administrator of the network, con- automatically].

  • Page 63: Setting The Sharing Function

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Setting the Microsoft network- • [Workgroup name] is the group name of sharing service the network. Enter the desired name in less than 15 ASCII character code for- 1.
  • Page 64 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Setting the file sharing function The procedure for setting the file sharing function is laid down below taking the “work” To specify the corresponding folder as a read-only folder, clear the tick mark from folder within drive C as an example.

  • Page 65: Confirming Connection

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Confirming the status of the radio 5. Click [Share this printer] and after con- waves firming the name displayed in [Share Name], click the [OK] button.

  • Page 66: Connection Using Windows 2000

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Connection Using Windows 2000 Wireless channels 1 to 14 are used for the IEEE802.11b-compliant wireless LAN Setting TCP/IP adopted by this personal computer.
  • Page 67 W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n 2. Enter the network name (SSID). Enter the appropriate network name ac- cording to the “Operation mode” to be used. If [Use pass phrase] has been selected Enter the desired network name in less above, enter an ASCII character string than 32 ASCII characters.

  • Page 68: Connection To The Network

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Connection to the network This section explains connection to the network. For ad hoc connection If there is the administrator of the network, con- The same key index number must be set tact the network administrator for data settings.
  • Page 69 W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n 5. Set the IP address. • [Workgroup] denotes the group name of the network. • For ad hoc connection • For ad hoc connection Select [Use the following IP Address] and then enter data in [IP address] and Assign the same network name to all...

  • Page 70: Setting The Sharing Function

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 4. If [File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Setting the sharing function Networks] is displayed, proceed to step Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal If [File and Printer sharing for Microsoft Net-...

  • Page 71: Confirming Connection

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Setting the file sharing function Confirming connection The procedure for setting the file-sharing function After you have finished the network setup op- is shown below taking the “work.”...
  • Page 72 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Confirming the status of the radio waves 1. Click the [Start] button, [Programs], [Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R) PROSet], in that order.

  • Page 73: Appendix

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n After selecting [Manual], control the bar Appendix to set the power-saving function. Other Settings Other wireless LAN settings are described. Setting of power-saving function After you have finished the network setup op- erations, access the folder whose sharing has...

  • Page 74: Setting Of Channels During Ad Hoc Connection

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 1. Click the [Start] button, [All Programs], 1. Click the [Start] button, [ All Programs], [Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R) [Intel Network Adapter], and [Intel(R) PROSet], in that order.
  • Page 75 W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n “Incorrect setting of IP address” Active channel duplication due to “Unmatched “Network authentication (shared multiple wireless LAN networks mode)” settings in case of Windows XP” on the same floor, etc.
  • Page 76 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 Active channel duplication due to multiple wireless LAN networks on the same floor, etc. When IP address is displayed as Countermeasure [169.254.XXX.YYY] or [0.0.0.0], IP ad- dress is not correctly fetched from the...

  • Page 77: Connection Check With Executed Ping Command

    W i r e l e s s L A N F u n c t i o n Connection check with Disconnected executed PING command communication a few minutes after every Check if IP packet has correctly reached the des- tination by executing PING command in the fol- connection to the station lowing procedure:...
  • Page 78 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 80 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 5...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting 8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Troubleshooting Table without success, Your LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to contact your support representative: few problems in the field.

  • Page 82: Specific Problems

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 5 SPECIFIC PROBLEMS TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE You will find a description of common causes for Using the Troubleshooting Table that symptom under the column Possible Cause When you have problems with your LifeBook and what, if anything, you can do to correct the...
  • Page 83 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems DVD/CD is not pushed Open DVD/CD-ROM tray and re-install DVD/ Notebook fails to down onto raised center CD properly. recognize DVD/ circle of the drive.
  • Page 84 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Hard Drive Problems The setup utility is Set Primary Master correctly in the BIOS. You cannot access incorrectly set for your your hard drive.
  • Page 85 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Keyboard or Mouse Problems The notebook has gone Push the Power and Suspend/Resume button. The built-in into Suspend mode. keyboard does not seem to work.
  • Page 86 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Modem Problems Messages about Messages about modem See your application software documentation modem operation.
  • Page 87 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution PC Card Problems A card inserted in The card is not properly Remove and reinstall the card. the PC Card slot installed.
  • Page 88 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Power Failures The power adapter is not Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. plugged in properly.
  • Page 89 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Power Failures The batteries are Verify that the batteries are properly con- improperly installed. nected by re-installing them. Your installed batteries Verify the condition of the batteries using the are faulty.
  • Page 90 Set the operating source by pressing the powers up, and settings of the setup utility [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen displays power on are not compatible with or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility information, but your configuration.
  • Page 91 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Shutdown and Startup Problems Your LifeBook BIOS setup changes were Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit notebook appears not saved when you exited when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
  • Page 92 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Shutdown and Startup Problems Your system The system may be Check the status indicator panel to verify that display won’t turn password-protected.
  • Page 93 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Shutdown and Startup Problems You have con- Your external monitor is See your monitor documentation nected an external not compatible with your monitor and it does LifeBook notebook.

  • Page 94: Power On Self Test Messages

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 POWER ON SELF TEST *Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn MESSAGES This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which The following is an alphabetic list of error-and- failed the memory test.
  • Page 95 Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g *Keyboard error nn #*Previous boot incomplete – BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the Default configuration used scan code for the stuck key. You may have to re- Previous Power On Self Test did not complete place your keyboard but may be able to use an successfully.
  • Page 96 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 4 *System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected. This means that there is a fault in your built-in memory.

  • Page 97: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 98 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 6...

  • Page 99: Care And Maintenance

    C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e Care and Maintenance • Do not expose your LifeBook notebook to di- rect sunlight for long periods of time as tem- If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you peratures above 140°...

  • Page 100: Batteries

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 6 Traveling with your LifeBook notebook BATTERIES • Do not transport your LifeBook notebook while Caring for your Batteries it is turned on.

  • Page 101: Dvds And Cds

    C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e DVDs AND CDs • Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic Caring for your DVDs and CDs fields.

  • Page 102: Care And Cleaning Of Hardware

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 6 Cleaning the keyboard Care and cleaning of hardware When the keyboard becomes dirty, wipe its sur- Cleaning the computer face gently with a dry, soft cloth.

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