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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2001 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.

  • Page 3: Maintenance Of Your Computer

    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.
  • Page 4 • If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid. • Do not drop your LifeBook notebook. • Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects. Cleaning your LifeBook Notebook •...
  • Page 5 Outlet type Location United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, parts of Africa China, Australia, New Zealand...

  • Page 6: Floppy Disks And Drives

    • Limit your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM access. • Disable the Windows CD automatic insertion function. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use. FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks • Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations. •...
  • Page 7 • If a DVD/CD-RW/CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature, DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CD-RW/CDs. •...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 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 11 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 12 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 13 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 14 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 15 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, floppy disk unit handling, and battery operation. 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 16: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ......2 Front ....................2 Left Panel ................... 4 Right Panel ..................5 Rear Panel ................... 7 Bottom ....................8 Status Indicator LCD ................9 2. Keyboard ................11 Names and Functions of the Principal Keys ........
  • Page 17 9. Floppy Disk ................50 Caution in Using a Floppy Disk ............50 Floppy Disks that can be Used with your Computer ......50 Inserting a Floppy Disk ..............51 Ejecting a Floppy Disk ............... 51 Protecting Data on a Floppy Disk ............52 10.
  • Page 18 8. Connecting a Mouse ............84 Connecting a USB Mouse ..............84 Disabling the Flat Point ..............84 9. Connecting an External Display ......... 86 Preparing Necessary Items ............... 86 Connecting an External Display ............86 SECTION 3 1. When This Happens ............88 2.
  • Page 19 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, Flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handling, and battery operation.

  • Page 20: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions Front 1. Latch Used to lock the LCD display to prevent it from opening accidentally. To open the LCD display, release it by sliding the tab to the right. 2. LCD display The monitor of your computer...
  • Page 21 Critical Point About the characteristics of LCD displays For reasons of characteristics specific to LCD displays, the following phenomena may occur but they are not defects in your LCD display. - The TFT color liquid crystal display (LCD) of you computer consists of more than 2,350,000 pixels (dots), which are arranged in rows and columns through the utilization of high-level technology.

  • Page 22: Left Panel

    Left Panel 1. MAIN switch The power switch of the computer 2. IEEE 1394 (DV) port Used to connect a peripheral device, e.g., a digital video camera (DV), to the computer via a DV cable. 3. Infrared communication port This port enables you to make infrared communication. 4.

  • Page 23: Right Panel

    Right Panel 1 2 3 4 CAUTION HEARING LOSS Turn down the volume to a minimum before connecting a device to the headphone jack, Line-In jack or microphone jack. Failure to do so could cause damage to the device connected or result in hearing loss because of very loud sound produced. 1.
  • Page 24 2. Headphone jack Used to connect commercially available headphones (with a 3.5-mm mini plug). Headphones with some types of plugs cannot be connected. So before purchasing headphones, make sure they are compatible with your computer. CAUTION HEARING LOSS Don’t raise the volume too high especially when you are listening with headphones. Listening to very loud sound for a long time could impair your hearing.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 2 3 4 5 6 (The illustration varies depending on the model and use conditions.) 1. Parallel port Used to connect an optional printer, etc. 2. Modular jack Used to connect the computer to a telephone line via the supplied modular cable to browse the Internet, or send and receive e-mail across the Internet.

  • Page 26: Bottom

    Bottom (The illustration varies depending on the model and use conditions.) 1. Internal battery pack An internal battery pack is installed here. 2. Built-in CD-ROM drive An internal CD-ROM drive is installed here. 3. Built-in 1.44MB floppy drive An internal floppy drive is installed here.

  • Page 27: Status Indicator Lcd

    Status Indicator LCD 8 9 10 Critical Point When the MAIN switch is off, nothing is displayed on the status indicator LCD except when the computer is being recharged. 1. SUS/RES indicator ( This indicator comes on when the computer is running and blinks in standby status. 2.
  • Page 28 9. Caps Lock indicator ( This indicator appears when the keyboard is set for all capital letters. You can activate or deactivate the Caps Lock mode by pressing key. 10. Scroll Lock indicator ( This indicator appears when scroll lock is set to avoid screen scrolling. You can set and reset the scroll lock by pressing the key while holding down the key.

  • Page 29: Keyboard

    SECTION 1 2. Keyboard Names and Functions of the Principal Keys (4) (5) Num Lk Insert Delete Pause Scr Lk Prt Sc SysRq Break & Home Backspace Pg Up Enter " (18) Enter CapsLock Pg Dn < > (17) Shift Shift (10) (16)
  • Page 30 6. Back Space key Used to delete the character on the left of the cursor. 7. Home key Press this key to move the cursor directly to the first page of the document or to the head of the row. 8.

  • Page 31: About The Ten-Key Mode

    17. Shift key Used in combination with other keys. By pressing a key while holding the key down, you can enter the character or symbol printed in the upper case of the key. 18. Caps Lock key To fix to the English Capital mode, press the key.

  • Page 32: Flat Point

    SECTION 1 3. Flat Point About the Flat Point The Flat Point is a handy pointing device that enables you to move the mouse pointer freely with your finger. It consists of a touch-pad, two buttons on this side of the touch-pad, and the CoolScroll between the buttons.

  • Page 33: How To Use The Flat Point

    How to Use the Flat Point “Click” means quickly pressing the left button once Click or tapping the touch-pad once. Pressing the right button once is called “right- click.” “Double-click” means pressing the left button Double-click twice in a row or tapping the touch-pad twice in a row.
  • Page 34 Critical Point Using the Mouse Properties dialog box that opens when you click the (Mouse) icon in the Control Panel window, you can change the functions of the left and right buttons and the mouse pointer speed. When tapping the touch-pad, tap it quickly with the tip of a finger but not strongly. The mouse pointer moves in the same direction as you slide a finger on the touch-pad.

  • Page 35: Coolscroll Button

    SECTION 1 4. CoolScroll Button About the CoolScroll Button The CoolScroll button enables you to easily scroll a window up or down. With the CoolScroll button, you can also start applications or operate Internet Explorer. CoolScroll button Using the CoolScroll Button Feature 1.

  • Page 36: Using The Coolscroll Button Menu

    Using the CoolScroll Button Menu Pressing the center of the CoolScroll button displays the CoolScroll menu that enables you to start applications. 1. Press the center of the CoolScroll button. 2. Click "In the future, do not show this message" option (1) to check it , then click OK (2).
  • Page 37 5. CoolScroll menu will appears different application when activate in Internet Explorer. The CoolScroll menu will appears different programs when you press CoolScroll button while the Internet Explorer is active. It contains Back, Next, Reload, Stop, Home, Add to Favorites and Menu end.

  • Page 38: One-Touch Buttons

    SECTION 1 5. One-touch Buttons About the One-touch Buttons With one-touch buttons, you can start applications or operate music CDs when Windows is running. Mode switch (1) A (2) B (3) Internet (4) E-mail Incoming mail indicator The functions of the one-touch buttons switch, as shown below, depending on the mode switch position.

  • Page 39: Starting An Application

    Starting an Application When the mode switch is set to the Application position, you can use the one-touch buttons to start the following applications. Buttons Applications that start (1) A-button NotePad (2) B-button Calculator (3) Internet button *1 Internet Explorer (Web browser) (4) E-main button *2 Outlook Express *1 : After you have subscribed to your Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 40: Lifebook Application Panel

    SECTION 1 6. LifeBook Application Panel One of the unique features of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to operate the Disc Player (applies only to certain models) or launch applications with the touch of a button. (Pseudo-off mode applies only to certain models of LifeBook notebook. Pseudo-off ®...

  • Page 41: E-Mail Notification Led

    E-Mail Notification LED By setting up the E-mail LED notification in conjunction with your E-mail button setup, you can connect to your ISP, check for and retrieve new mail, terminate connection, and activate the E-mail LED to notify that new mail has arrived. To use the E-mail LED notification, you must have access to a POP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication.
  • Page 42 The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre- configured to launch specific applications. For a list of the default applications associated with each button, refer table below.
  • Page 43 The Internet tab is different. It comes to launch your default Windows Internet browser, (Internet Explorer, unless changed.) In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps: 1. Select Internet and click on Specify a program to start. 2.
  • Page 44 The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button, you click on start the default browser from the Internet browser box. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.

  • Page 45: Configure Your E-Mail Account Settings

    Configure your E-mail Account Settings Critical Point The E-mail Notification LED is available on select LifeBook notebook models only. 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.
  • Page 46 The Mail checking setting have 3 options for you to configure. – Checking time Interval check for new mail You can specific an interval to check for new mail. Schedule check for new mail...
  • Page 47 You can specify the day of week and time to schedule check of new mail. It is no effect on Interval check. – After receiving mail. Default setting You can specify the type of new mail notification by changing the color of the control panel and the Ring when mail-incoming notice.
  • Page 48 Special recipient You can specify the mail from Special recipient from this menu. The special recipient can be added from the menu below ,it also allow you to change the color of the Notification area and the ring pattern of the special recipient you have aded. Important mail You can specify the important mail with the different color display on the Notification area.

  • Page 49: To Configure Email Button Setting

    – After checking mail Power state You can specify the setting of the power state after mail checking from pressing Application Panel on Standby or Power off. To configure Email button setting 1. Click on All Programs. 2. Click LifeBook Application Panel. 3.
  • Page 50 6. Select Checking for a new mail. 7. Click Next and select Specify a program directly. You can specify other Email program to launch on this button. 8. Click Next and select LAN connect or Dial-up connection.
  • Page 51 9. If LAN: Click on LAN. Enter the POP3 Server name, your account name and password for that account. Consult your Service provider if you do not know or unsure of the information requested. 10. If Dial Up: Click on Dial Up. Choose the Dial up configuration (as previously set in Dial Up Networking) you wish to retrieve mail from.

  • Page 52: Using The Disc Player

    Using the Disc Player The Disc Player enables you to use your notebook’s disc drive as an audio Disc Player. Critical Point If you shut down from Windows while the Disc Player is playing an audio CD, it will stop. To continue to use the Disc Player, restart the OS.

  • Page 53: Desktop Control Panel

    Desktop Control Panel Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control panel. You may use this panel to operate the Disc Player when you have the Selector switch to Disc mode. To use the desktop control panel: 1. Click on Start. 2.
  • Page 54 You can change the CD Player design by selecting the setting from the pull down menu from the CD Player options by double click on the track display. Grey (High Color) Circle (High Color) Basic (16 colors) Stick (High Color) You can move the CD Player to anywhere on your desktop.

  • Page 55: Power Saving Function

    SECTION 1 7. Power Saving Function Standby and Hibernation The Standby and Hibernation features allow you to save power without shutting down Windows. Power consumption Large Operation Resume Standby Small Hibernation Standby mode This mode suspends system operation while keeping the programs and data in the system RAM (memory).

  • Page 56: Standby

    • When the computer resumes operation, it may cause some flicker in the display, but this doesn’t mean that the computer or display is faulty. • Don’t put the computer into standby or hibernation mode if: - The operating system is in the process of starting or shutting down. - The computer is processing something (e.g., sending data to a printer) or immediately after it has finished processing.
  • Page 57 Using the SUS/RES switch 1. Make sure that the icon is not displayed on the status indicator LCD. 2. Press the SUS/RES switch After a while, the icon blinks on the status indicator LCD and the LCD display goes off. SUS/RES switch Status indicator LCD (The illustration varies depending on the model and use conditions.)
  • Page 58 Resume (Restoring suspended operation) There are three ways to resume operation. Using the SUS/RES switch Use this method if you placed the computer into standby mode, using the Shut Down Windows dialog box or the SUS/RES switch. 1. Make sure that the icon is blinking on the status indicator LCD.

  • Page 59: Hibernation

    Caution about the standby mode • Don’t turn the MAIN switch off during standby, or all data being processed will be lost. • When the computer is powered from a fully-charged new battery, it can be kept on standby for about 1 day.
  • Page 60 Using the SUS/RES switch 1. Make sure that the icon is not displayed on the status indicator LCD. 2. Press the SUS/RES switch. icon is displayed on the status indicator LCD and the power is turned off after a while. SUS/RES switch Status indicator LCD (The illustration varies depending on the model and use conditions.)
  • Page 61 Resume (Restoring suspended operation) There are two ways to resume operation. Using the SUS/RES switch Use this method if you placed the computer into hibernation mode, using the Shut Down Windows dialog box or the SUS/RES switch. 1. Simply press the SUS/RES switch. A window appears on the screen, showing the progress of the reloading of the saved data from the hard disk.
  • Page 62 Critical Point If opening the LCD display does not cause the computer to resume operation, it is probable that the MAIN switch is turned off. If so, turn it on. This displays a window showing the progress of the reloading of the saved data from the hard disk, and after a while, the system will resume at the same point as when you suspended operation.

  • Page 63: Charging

    SECTION 1 8. Battery Charging 1. Connect the AC adapter. With the connection of the AC adapter, charging starts. The battery charge indicator (the arrow symbol of ( ) and the remaining battery power indicator appear in the status indicator LCD.

  • Page 64: Checking The Remaining Battery Power

    Critical Point If the Main switch is off, turn it on. When the room temperature is low, the battery operation time becomes shorter. When the battery has been used for a longer period, the battery operation time duration becomes shorter because of the charging capability deterioration. If you notice that the operation time length becomes extremely short, replace the battery with a new one.
  • Page 65 Battery malfunction indicator This means that the battery is not charged properly. Critical Point When appears, turn off the power of the computer and reinstall the battery. If the indication persists, the battery is defective. Replace it with a new battery. If the battery is weak When the battery is beginning to run down, the remaining battery power indicator ( on the status indicator LCD blinks.

  • Page 66: Notes On Battery

    Notes on Battery WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK The battery is very sensitive. When you install or remove the battery, be careful not to subject it to shocks by dropping it or otherwise. For safety, do not use a battery that has been subjected to shocks, as it may cause an electric shock or burst.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Internal Battery Pack

    WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Before replacing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. Also, don’t touch any connector of the computer or battery pack to avoid electric shock. Replacing the Internal Battery Pack 1.

  • Page 68: Floppy Disk

    SECTION 1 9. Floppy Disk CAUTION INJURY When inserting or ejecting a floppy disk, take care not to catch your finger in the floppy disk slot to avoid injury. Caution in Using a Floppy Disk Improper handling of a floppy disk could make it impossible to read or write data on it. To avoid this, take the following precautions when using floppy disks.

  • Page 69: Inserting A Floppy Disk

    When purchasing floppy disks, make sure they are marked with “DOS/V-Formatted.” Floppy disks formatted in some environments (e.g., formatted using another maker’s model or using some software) may not be used normally with your floppy disk drive, i.e., no data may be read from them.

  • Page 70: Protecting Data On A Floppy Disk

    Protecting Data on a Floppy Disk To prevent data on a floppy disk from being erased by mistake, slide the write-protect tab up to open the hole (the disk is write-protected). To write data on a write-protected floppy disk, slide the tab down to close the hole. Write-protect tab Write-protected write-protected...

  • Page 71: Caution In Handling Cds

    SECTION 1 10. CD CD-ROMs, music CDs and CD-R/RW are collectively referred to as CDs in this manual. CAUTION INJURY When loading or ejecting a CD, don’t put your finger on the disc tray to avoid injury. Caution in Handling CDs Keep the following in mind when using a CD.

  • Page 72: Writing Or Rewriting Data On A Cd-R/Rw (For Models Support Cd/Rw Drive )

    Discs that can be used with your computer CD-ROM, Music CD, Video CD, Photo CD* CD-R CD-RW Reading (playback) Writing data Rewriting data * Some types of CDs cannot be used with your computer or application software may be required to play them. Critical Point Don’t use CDs other than round CDs (e.g., deformed CDs, including star-shaped CDs and card-type CDs).

  • Page 73: Loading A Disc

    Loading a Disc IMPORTANT • You should preferable power the computer from the AC adapter when frequently accessing the CD. A frequent access to a CD consumes a large amount of electrical power. • To set a disc on the disc tray, align the center of the disc with the projection at the center of the tray and push the disc down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 74 Critical Point If the tray won’t come out: - When Windows is terminated, slide the mode switch down to the lower position, then press the EJECT button. - If the MAIN switch is off (in the O position), slide it to the | position to turn the power on, and then press the EJECT button.

  • Page 75: Ejecting The Disc

    Critical Point When you load a multi-session CD, it may take much time for your computer to get ready to start. Loading a music CD while Windows is running causes CD Player to automatically start and play the CD. You can continue the operation, using either one-touch buttons on the computer or buttons on CD Player.
  • Page 76 Critical Point If the tray won’t come out: - When Windows is terminated, slide the mode switch down to the lower position, then press the EJECT button. - If the Main switch is off (in the O position), slide it to the | position to turn the power on, and then press the EJECT button.
  • Page 77 Critical Point If the disc won’t come out: 1. Click the (My Computer) icon on the desktop. 2. Move the mouse pointer onto the CD Drive icon in the My Computer window. 3. Press the right button once on the Flat Point. 4.

  • Page 78: Internal Modem

    SECTION 1 11. Internal Modem Your computer has a V.90-compliant built-in fax modem. CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK Before replacing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. Also, don’t touch any connector of the computer or battery pack to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 79 2. Disconnect your telephone’s modular cable from the modular connector of the telephone line. Pull it out while pressing in the clip of the modular cable. IMPORTANT • If your telephone line connector is rosette type, it must be changed to a modular type. If such a change is necessary, have it done by an authorized person.

  • Page 80: Caution In Using The Internal Modem

    Critical Point The telephone is not usable with its modular cable disconnected. Do not forget to connect it for telephone use after finishing Internet communication. If the supplied modular cable is too short for your computer environment, purchase a new one with the proper length.
  • Page 81 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 82: Pc Card

    SECTION 2 1. PC Card Caution in Using PC Cards CAUTION FAILURE A PC card is composed of parts very sensitive to static electricity, and it may be dam- aged even by static built up in a human body. Before handling a PC card, always touch a metal object with your hand to discharge static.

  • Page 83: Pc Cards That Can Be Used With Your Computer

    PC Cards that can be Used with your Computer Your computer is compatible with PC Card Standard-compliant Type I, Type II and Type III PC cards. For example, among these PC cards are: • Adapter card You should use this card when loading pictorial data from a smart media for digital cameras into the computer.
  • Page 84 1. Install the PC card. Insert the PC card fully into the PC card slot with the product name label facing up. PC card PC card slot (The illustration varies depending on the model and use conditions.) 2. If the PC card is being installed for the first time, install any necessary driver. Some PC cards require the installation of a driver.

  • Page 85: Ejecting A Pc Card

    Ejecting a PC Card Here is the explanation of how to remove a PC card. Critical Point When you remove a PC card attached with a cable, do not pull the cable connected to the PC card or it will result in failure. When you remove a PC card, follow the procedure below or it will result in failure.
  • Page 86 2. Click “Stop XXXXXXXX.” XXXXXXXX refers to the name of the PC card inserted. The PC card stops operating and the following window appears. Critical Point The message “This device cannot be removed” may appears, depending on the PC card inserted.

  • Page 87: Preparing Necessary Items

    SECTION 2 2. LAN Your personal computer has a built-in LAN device. Preparing Necessary Items LAN cable LAN cables are available in two types: straight type and cross type.You need to use a cable that meets the data transfer rate of the network. So refer to the manual for the network device to which you intend to connect your computer and prepare an adequate cable.
  • Page 88 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter if it is connected. 2. Plug a LAN cable in the LAN port on the back of the computer. 3. Plug the LAN cable in the network device. Connect the other end of the LAN cable that you connected in step 2, to the LAN port of the network device.

  • Page 89: Installing Memory

    SECTION 2 3. Expanding Memory Preparing Necessary Items You can additionally install the memory. For the memory upgrade Memory (Expanded RAM module) please refer back to your dealer. Philips screwdriver Used to remove the screw securing the cover. Use a Philips screwdriver that meets the size of the screw (M2.5).
  • Page 90 Critical Point To avoid damage, don’t touch any components other than those needed for installation or removal of memory. To avoid damage, be careful not to drop a screw removed, etc., in the computer. 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2.
  • Page 91 6. Install the memory. Align the notch in the RAM module with the protrusion on the connector, insert it diagonally in the slot, and tilt it over until it clicks into place. Notch in the RAM module 7. Close the keyboard carefully. While aligning the tabs on the keyboard with the notches in the computer upper panel, close the keyboard carefully so as not to catch any cable between the keyboard and the computer.
  • Page 92 Checking the Size of the Memory Installed IMPORTANT • If memory is not installed correctly, the message “Extended memory error” appears or nothing is displayed on the screen when you turn on the computer. In such a case, turn off the MAIN switch of your computer and reinstall the memory.
  • Page 93 Replacing Memory 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Open the screw cover. Screw cover 3. Remove the screw (one) and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to detach it. Cover 4.
  • Page 94 6. Detach memory. Disengage the hooks that hold the memory in place and detach the memory from the socket. Hook 7. Install new memory. Align the notch in the RAM module with the protrusion on the connector, insert it diagonally in the slot, and then tilt it over until it clicks into place.
  • Page 95 9. Attach the cover and secure it with a screw. Reattach the cover that was removed in step 3. Cover 10. Attach the screw cover as it was. Screw cover...

  • Page 96: Before Connecting Peripherals

    Use genuine products To know about Fujitsu genuine optional devices, consult with your dealer. We cannot guarantee the proper function of this computer when using peripherals from other sources. If it becomes necessary to use a peripheral from another source, consult with the manufacturer of that product.

  • Page 97: Connecting A Usb Device

    SECTION 2 5. Connecting a USB Device Preparing Necessary Items USB device Refers to USB standard-compliant devices. Here are typical examples of USB devices. Prepare a USB device that meets your need. • Digital camera • CCD camera • Mouse •...

  • Page 98: Preparing Necessary Items

    SECTION 2 6. Connecting a TV Preparing Necessary Items TV set Use a TV set with S-video signal input terminals. Used to connect a TV to your computer. Prepare a commercially AV cable (For connection to S-video available AV cable. port) Manual for the TV Ways of connection vary from TV to TV.
  • Page 99 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Turn off the TV and unplug its power cable. 3. Plug a commercially available AV cable in the S-video port on the left panel of the computer. At that time, fully insert the AV cable in the S-video port.

  • Page 100: Preparing Necessary Items

    SECTION 2 7. Connecting a Printer Preparing Necessary Items Printer Prepare a printer that supports Windows XP. Printer driver Some printers come with a CD or floppy disk containing their respective drivers. Use the driver provided to install the printer driver. Printer cable Used to connect a printer to the computer.

  • Page 101: Caution In Using A Printer

    1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Plug the printer cable in the parallel port on the back of the computer. The parallel port is trapezoid when viewed from the front. (1) Insert the cable connector in the parallel port securely in correct orientation, then (2) tighten the screws on both sides of the connector to secure it.

  • Page 102: Connecting A Mouse

    SECTION 2 8. Connecting a Mouse Connecting a USB Mouse 1. Plug the USB mouse cable in a USB port on the back of the computer. USB port Critical Point A USB mouse can be connected and disconnected even when the computer is on. Connecting a USB mouse does not automatically disable the Flat Point.
  • Page 103 Critical Point Restarting the computer or resuming system operation reactivates the Flat Point. To disable it, you need to press the key again while holding the key down. The Flat Point can be turned on and off manually only when the Manual option is selected under “Internal pointing device”...

  • Page 104: Connecting An External Display

    SECTION 2 9. Connecting an External Display Preparing Necessary Items External display Prepare an external display that supports PC/AT-compatible computers. Display cable Used to connect an external display to your computer. Usually, a display cable is connected to the back of a display or included with a display.
  • Page 105 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Plug the display cable in the external display port on the back of the computer. The external display port is trapezoid when viewed from the front. (1) Insert the cable connector in the external display port in correct orientation, then (2) tighten the screws on both sides of the connector to secure it.

  • Page 106: When This Happens

    SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.
  • Page 107 SECTION 3 1. When This Happens When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into related items.
  • Page 108 Checkpoint Cause and Solution Have you been pressing any On this computer, if the power management functions are set of the keys? and no key is pressed for a certain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any key lights up the backlight again.) If the computer stops too frequently, change the BIOS setup settings.
  • Page 109 Floppy disk or LS-120 disk can not be used. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the floppy disk loaded into Insert the floppy disk with its label facing up, into the drive the floppy disk drive correctly? shutter and keep inserting firmly until you hear a clicking sound. Is the floppy disk formatted? New floppy disks can not be used until they are formatted (initialized).
  • Page 110 The power management function is not executed. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is Power Savings set to off in Reset the BIOS setup. the BIOS setup? Data cannot be read from the CD-ROM drive. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the CD-ROM correctly set? Set the CD-ROM correctly with its label facing upwards.

  • Page 111: Glossary

    SECTION 3 2. Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook. Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
  • Page 112 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 113 LPT Port Line Printer Port. A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports. Megabyte. Megahertz 1,000,000 cycles per second. Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your notebook CPU. Megahertz.
  • Page 114 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. Peripheral Device A piece or equipment which performs a specific function associated with but not integral to a computer. Examples: a printer, a mode, a CD-ROM.
  • Page 115 Driver A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact from required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment. Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.
  • Page 116 An abbreviation for infrared. IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed. Kilobyte.
  • Page 117 SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory. Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data. Shadow RAM A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM (Read Only Memory) into RAM (Random Access Memory) for access during actual operation.
  • Page 118 System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date. 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.

  • Page 119: Index

    Index AC Adapter Indicator ........9 End Key ............12 Adapter Card ..........65 Enter Key ........... 12 Alt Key ............12 Esc (Escape) Key ........11 Antitheft Lock Port ........4 Expanding Memory ........71 Application Key .......... 12 External Display Port ........
  • Page 120 LAN ............69 S-video port ..........4 Port ............7 Scroll Lock Indicator ........10 Latch ............2 SCSI Card ..........65 LCD Display ..........2 Selector Switch .......... 22 LifeBook Application Panel ......22 Shift Key ............. 13 Line-In Jack/Optical Digital Audio Output Speakers ............

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