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© Copyright 1999 Fujitsu PC Corporation. All rights
reserved. No part of this publication may be copied,
reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent
of Fujitsu PC Corporation. No part of this publication
may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form
without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation.
Fujitsu PC Corporation disclaims liability for any inac-
curacies, errors, omissions, or future changes.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks,
and LifeBook and Quick Point are trademarks of
Fujitsu Limited.
Built for Humans is a trademark of Fujitsu
PC Corporation.
The following are registered trademarks of
IBM Corporation: IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2.
The following are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows,
Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows NT.
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association.
Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation.
PC-Doctor is a trademark of Watergate Software, Inc.
LapLink Professional is a registered trademark of
Traveling Software Inc.
McAfee VirusScan is a registered trademark of NAI.
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DECLARATION 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 B142.
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful
interference, (2) This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
David Woo
Fujitsu
5/21/99

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  • Page 1 No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation.
  • Page 2 C A U T I O N Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.
  • Page 3 Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
  • Page 4 Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp., ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la...
  • 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 service d’électricité, les lignes téléphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un...
  • Page 6 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    ....v SECTION ONE SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU Unpacking Your Notebook ... 2 Overview of LifeBook B Series Features ..3 Component Identification .
  • Page 8 SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Port Replicator....48 Installation of an External Floppy Disk Drive ... . . 50 PC Cards .
  • Page 9 P r e f a c e L i f e B o o k B 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 Compact convenience for maximum perfor- mance, the Fujitsu LifeBook B Series is the ultimate road companion. It provides easy access to your e-mail, the internet and all your business documents. You can also maintain the desktop productivity you are accustomed to back in the office.
  • Page 11 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u Figure P-1 LifeBook B Series with Samples of Fujitsu and Third Party Options and Accessories...
  • Page 12 S e c t i o n O n e Setting Up Your LifeBook B Series Unpacking ....2 Overview of LifeBook B Series Features ..3 Component Identification .

  • Page 13: Section One

    SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU This section describes how to set up your LifeBook B 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: Overview Of Lifebookb Series Features

    OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK B SERIES FEATURES The LifeBook B Series is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features including: (See Appendices, page 90, for detailed information.) 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor. 32MB SDRAM standard, expandable to 160MB. Built-in 6.4 GB hard drive.

  • Page 15: Component Identification

    S e c t i o n O n e Standard pre-installed software: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system. Microsoft Works. LapLink Professional from Traveling Software for file transfers via modem, cable or infrared port. ESS AudioRack. PC-Doctor for system diagnostics. McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.
  • Page 16 Keyboard An 83-key keyboard with 3 dedicated Windows keys for easy operation. (Figure 1-5.) Integrated Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device is a finger contact cursor control system with two click buttons. (Figure 1-5.) Display Panel Latch This latch locks and releases the display panel.

  • Page 17: Left-Side Panel Components

    S e c t i o n O n e LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Modem (RJ-11) Jack This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to the internal modem. (Figure 1-6.) C A U T I O N The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems.

  • Page 18: Rear Panel Components

    Headphone Jack You can connect headphones or powered exter- nal speakers to the stereo headphone jack. (Figure 1-7.) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 1-7.) Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your notebook.

  • Page 19: Port Replicator

    S e c t i o n O n e Memory Upgrade Main Unit and Compartment Configuration Label Battery Lock Battery Lock Lithium ion Battery Figure 1-9 LifeBook B Series Bottom Lithium ion Battery This battery acts as your notebook’s main source of power when the AC adapter is not being used.
  • Page 20 Starting Your LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu Power Sources ....10 Display Panel ....11 Starting Your Notebook for the First Time .

  • Page 21: Section Two

    S e c t i o n T w o SECTION TWO STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU This section describes the processes of starting your LifeBook for the first time, initial software setup and registration. POWER SOURCES Your notebook has four possible power sources: the primary Lithium ion battery;...

  • Page 22: Display Panel

    Figure 2-2 Optional Dual Lithium ion Battery Setup 2. Install one battery in your notebook and install the other in the optional battery charger. (Figure 2-2.) 3. Connect the battery charger to the DC power jack of your notebook. (Figure 2-2.) DISPLAY PANEL Opening the Display Panel Pressing the latch releases the top of the display...
  • Page 23 When you turn on your notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo 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 24 LifeBook will be pre- pared to dial out, Registration – easy on-line registration for Windows 98 SE with Microsoft and your LifeBook with Fujitsu PC Corporation, Windows License – a required procedure to acti- vate Windows 98 SE, and Final Settings –...

  • Page 25: Registering Your Lifebook

    S e c t i o n T w o text one line at a time, or use the Page Up and Page Down keys to move the text one screen at a time. When you finish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click on the Next >...

  • Page 26: Learning About Your Operating System And Application Software

    Accessories catalog for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories website URL link in the Windows Start menu. This will take you to the Web site for Fujitsu Lifebook accessories. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu...

  • Page 27: Power Off

    S e c t i o n T w o POWER OFF Before turning off the power by putting the power switch in the Off position, check that the Hard Drive and PC Card Access indicators are all Off. (See Figure 3-1, page 20.) If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of loss of data.
  • Page 28 RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on, and you wish to restart it be sure that you use the following procedure. 1. Click on the Start button. 2. Click on Shut Down. 3. Click on Restart 4. Verify that Restart is selected and click on Yes.
  • Page 29 S e c t i o n T h r e e Using Your LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu Status Indicator Panel... . . 20 Integrated Quick Point Pointing Device . . . 23 Integrated Touch Screen .

  • Page 30: Section Three

    S e c t i o n T h r e e SECTION THREE USING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSU This section describes the indicators, buttons, connections and operating modes of your LifeBook B Series and their use. STATUS INDICATOR PANEL The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above the keyboard.
  • Page 31 P O I N T When your notebook has been shut down from Windows, it is not the same as turned off from the power switch. It is in a pseudo-off state, with all applica- tions closed, but can be turned on by pressing the Suspend/Resume button.
  • Page 32 S e c t i o n T h r e e 76%–100% Charging 76%–100% 51%–75% 26%–50% 13%–25% Low Warning ≤12% Dead Battery Shorted Battery Figure 3-2 Battery Level Indicator C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

  • Page 33: Integrated Quick Point Pointing Device

    INTEGRATED QUICK POINT ™ POINTING DEVICE The Quick Point pointing device is composed of a small joystick-like disc pointer control and two buttons located in front of the keyboard. The Quick Point pointing device functions like a mouse, and moves the cursor around on the screen –...
  • Page 34 S e c t i o n T h r e e Double-Clicking Double-clicking means following the preceding Clicking procedure, but pressing the pointing device button twice in rapid succession. Double- clicking works only with the left button. C A U T I O N If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

  • Page 35: Integrated Touch Screen

    P O I N T To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu’s accessories web site, http://accessories.fujitsu.com. U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...

  • Page 36: Using The Keyboard

    S e c t i o n T h r e e C A U T I O N If you do not press the Enter key to exit the calibration utility, the information for the points you selected will not be saved and the screen will not be calibrated.
  • Page 37 these keys. To switch into numeric keypad mode, press the NumLk/ScrLk. You can now enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( – ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys.

  • Page 38: Volume Control

    S e c t i o n T h r e e P O I N T The integrated pointing device and/or external mouse are also used for moving the cursor around the screen. Function Keys Your notebook has 10 function keys, F1 through F10.

  • Page 39: Batteries

    BATTERIES The Lithium ion battery is rechargeable, and the operating time will vary depending on active power management features and user activity levels. If the internal Lithium ion Battery goes dead, you must connect the AC adapter or shut down and install a charged battery. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter than the reference value if it is used under the following conditions:...
  • Page 40 S e c t i o n T h r e e Shorted Batteries If your Status Indicator panel shows a shorted battery, check the installation for the 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 41 Low Battery State When the battery is running low, your note- book beeps about every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator flashes. If you do not respond to the low battery alarm, the battery will continue to discharge until it is too low to operate.

  • Page 42: External Floppy Disk Drive

    S e c t i o n T h r e e EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE The external floppy disk drive is a 3.5" drive which can read and write on 1.44MB and 720KB memory capacity floppy disks. Floppy disk format is controlled from your operating system.
  • Page 43 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, or in locations subject to severe...

  • Page 44: Internal Modem

    S e c t i o n T h r e e INTERNAL MODEM Your LifeBook B Series is configured with a 56K fax/data/voice modem with V.90 support. P O I N T The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard.

  • Page 45: Power Management

    POWER MANAGEMENT Your LifeBook B Series has many features for conserving battery power. Some power savings features are automatic and have no user control, such as those for the internal modem, while others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions.
  • Page 46 S e c t i o n T h r e e while turning off the CPU, the display, the hard drive and all other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory, recognize the Suspend/Resume button and restart. Your notebook can be put in Suspend mode by: Pressing the Suspend/Resume button when your system is in the On state.
  • Page 47 P O I N T The main advantage of using the Save-to-Disk function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Save-to-Disk mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets...
  • Page 48 S e c t i o n T h r e e Time out from lack of activity with Save-To- Disk mode enabled from the Power Savings menu of the BIOS setup utility. Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file(s) on which you are working, the open application(s) and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress.
  • Page 49 P O I N T The main advantage of using the Save-to-Disk function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Save-to-Disk mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets...

  • Page 50: Pre-Installed Software

    S e c t i o n T h r e e Video Timeout The Video Timeout is one of the power man- agement parameters which saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period.
  • Page 51 Microsoft Press Interactive Training For users unfamiliar with Windows or just Windows 98, your B Series comes with this tutorial to help you get the most out of your operating system. Microsoft Works Microsoft Works is a suite of software containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family and friends with address books, manage home finances, and create a home inventory.

  • Page 52: Data Security

    S e c t i o n T h r e e P O I N T Due to the fact that the LifeBook B Series hardware does not support ‘CPU Clock Control’ this option is not selectable in the ‘Power Control’ tab of the PMSet 98 application.

  • Page 53: Boot Sequence

    BOOT SEQUENCE Each time you power up or restart your LifeBook B 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 54: 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 appears with the current settings displayed.

  • Page 55: Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation

    1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Shut Down. 3. From the Shut Down menu select the restart option. 4. When the Fujitsu Logo appears on your screen press F8 immediately, before the Windows 98 SE banner appears on the screen.
  • Page 56 S e c t i o n T h r e e 6. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu, Press the Enter key. 7. At the c:\> fujitsu prompt, type PHDISK. Press the Enter key. 8. The screen will display the size of the space...
  • Page 57 U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Port Replicator ....48 Installation of an External Floppy Disk Drive.

  • Page 58: Section Four

    S e c t i o n F o u r SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Your LifeBook B Series has a number of user installable features. This section describes how to install and remove equipment for each of the expansion features.
  • Page 59 Port Replicator External Floppy Attachment Knob Disk Drive Port Parallel Port Port Replicator Attachment Knob PS/2 Port Serial Port External Monitor Port Figure 4-2 Port Replicator Rear Panel Docking Connector Docking Connector Figure 4-3 Connecting the Port Replicator U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s Port Replicator...

  • Page 60: Installation Of An External Floppy Disk Drive

    S e c t i o n F o u r To Uninstall the Port Replicator: 1. Shut down any files open on any devices attached to the Port Replicator and remove all connected devices. 2. Turn the Port Replicator Attachment Knobs counter-clockwise until the threads disen- gage and the knobs spin freely.
  • Page 61 Do not force cards into the slot. Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration. Installing PC Cards in Your Notebook PC cards are installed in the PC Card slot in the right side panel of your notebook. Some PC Cards will not work when all possible devices are enabled.

  • Page 62: Theft Prevention Lock

    S e c t i o n F o u r 6. When the card is installed, lock it in place by sliding the lock button towards the front of your notebook. (See Figure 4-8.) C A U T I O N Some PC Cards can only be installed or removed with the power in Suspend mode, some only with power Off.

  • Page 63: Headphones

    HEADPHONES Make sure that your stereo headphones are equipped with an 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. Make sure the plug is aligned and push it into the jack until fully seated. (See Figure 1-7 on page 6.) P O I N T Plugging in headphones disables the built-in stereo speakers.

  • Page 64: Telephone Lines

    S e c t i o n F o u r C A U T I O N Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice.
  • Page 65 P O I N T For further information about memory modules for upgrades please visit our web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com. To Install a Memory Upgrade Module 1. Turn off power to your notebook using the power switch, (see Power Off on page 16), and remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline.)
  • Page 66 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 page 44.) 3. The System Memory and the Extended...
  • Page 67 When you have installed additional memory, the display should change. For example: Total RAM System Extended Installed Memory Memory 32MB 640K 64MB 640K 96 MB 640K 160MB 640K 159M If the total memory displayed is not what you believe it should be, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed.
  • Page 68 S e c t i o n F i v e T o u b l e s h o o t i n g Identifying the Problem ... 60 Specific Problems.

  • Page 69: Identifying The Problem

    S e c t i o n F i v e SECTION FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING The LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices, that you can solve by replacing the device.

  • Page 70: Specific Problems

    If your are an expe- rienced 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 represen- tative may ask you to setup your notebook for T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g modem operation.
  • Page 71 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your floppy disk. Hard Drive Problems You can not access your hard drive. Possible Cause 1. Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data.
  • Page 72 Symptom Keyboard or Mouse Problems The built-in keyboard does not seem to work. You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work. You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 1.
  • Page 73 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom Memory Problems Your power on screen or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility information does not show the correct amount of installed memory. Modem Problems Messages about modem operation. Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel port device, a serial port device or a USB device.
  • Page 74 Symptom You have installed a parallel port 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 (continued). PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system.
  • Page 75 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is locking up the system (continued). Power Failures You turn on your notebook and nothing seems to happen. Possible Cause 3.
  • Page 76 Symptom You turn on your notebook and nothing seems to happen (continued). T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 2. The internal battery is completely discharged 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 77 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom You turn on your notebook and nothing seems to happen (continued). Possible Cause 4. The internal battery is completely discharged and the Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty. 5.
  • Page 78 Symptom You turn on your notebook and nothing seems to happen (continued). T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 6. There is no battery installed and there is no Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) installed. 7.
  • Page 79 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom Your notebook turns off all by itself. Possible Cause 1. The power management parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs. 2. You are operating on battery only and have ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries are all at the dead battery state and your machine has gone into Dead Battery...
  • Page 80 Symptom Your notebook won’t work on battery alone. The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 1. The installed batteries are dead. 2. No battery is installed. 3.
  • Page 81 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom The batteries seem to discharge too quickly (continued). Shutdown and Startup Problems The Suspend/Resume button does not work. Possible Cause 3. The brightness is turned all the way up. 4.
  • Page 82 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u Possible Solution 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.
  • Page 83 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it (continued). Video Problems The built-in display is blank when you turn on your notebook. Possible Cause 2. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. 1.
  • Page 84 Symptom The built-in display is blank when you turn on your notebook (continued). The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it. The Built-in Display does not close. The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 5.
  • Page 85 S e c t i o n F i v e Symptom The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark band. You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on. Possible Cause 1.
  • Page 86 Symptom Miscellaneous Problems An error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application. T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Possible Cause 1. Application software often has its own set of error message displays.

  • Page 87: Power On Self Test Messages

    S e c t i o n F i v e POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and- status messages which Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *.
  • Page 88 *Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP – Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your Setup Utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test (POST).
  • Page 89 S e c t i o n F i v e #*Previous boot incomplete – Default configu- ration used – Previous Power On Self Test (POST) did not complete successfully. Power On Self Test (POST) 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 90: Modem Setup And Commands

    Emergency Recovery CD-ROM with the following content: A backup copy of the software originally installed on your new Fujitsu LifeBook (can only be used on the listed LifeBook models). Sets of device drivers and utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your notebook configuration for use as documented below.
  • Page 91 CD-ROM drive and repeat the previous steps. If you received a message "This program may not be used on your computer" you are using the wrong Recovery CD for your notebook. Contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support to obtain the correct version.
  • Page 92 files/directo- ries and specific LifeBook model utilities that give you additional flexibility and functionality for using your Fujitsu notebook. This section of the CD is only available if your notebook is already functioning from either your hard drive boot/operating system or as a result of using a bootable floppy disk that is...
  • Page 93 C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e Caring for Your Notebook ..86 Protecting and Cleaning the Touch Screen .

  • Page 94: Care And Maintenance

    S e c t i o n S i x SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE If you use your LifeBook from Fujitsu carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and the battery.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Appendices

    A p p e n d i c e s S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d G l o s s a r y Warranty ....90 LifeBook B Series General Specifications .

  • Page 97: Warranty

    A p p e n d i c e s SPECIFICATIONS These appendices provide the hardware and environmental specifications for LifeBook B Series notebooks. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. WARRANTY Your notebook is backed by a one year * International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support;...
  • Page 98 Input/Output Connections On the B Series LifeBook: One Type II PC Card slot: PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus support; Zoomed Video support. One 6-pin mini DIN PS/2 compatible connec- tor, for external keyboard or mouse. Two connectors for USB (Universal Serial Bus) input/output devices.

  • Page 99: Pre-Configured Models

    Pre-Installed Software Windows 98 SE: Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition. Microsoft Works. AudioRack 32 by ESS Technology, Inc. PMSet 98 by Fujitsu Limited. Communicator by Netscape. Internet Explorer by Microsoft. McAfee VirusScan by Network Associates, Inc. LapLink Professional by Traveling Software.

  • Page 100: Glossary

    GLOSSARY AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook. ACPI 1.0 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface specification version 1.0. Conforming systems contain BIOS support to allow the Windows 98 SE operating systems to manage power con- sumption of system components.
  • Page 101 A p p e n d i c e s CMOS RAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate. COM Port Abbreviation for communication port. This is your serial interface connection.
  • Page 102 Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day. Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.
  • Page 103 A p p e n d i c e s Lithium ion Battery A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power-time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries. LPT Port Line Printer Port.
  • Page 104 Partition A block of space on a hard drive which is set aside and made to appear to the operating sys- tem as if it were a separate disk, and addressed by the operating system accordingly. PCMCIA PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.
  • Page 105 A p p e n d i c e s Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically alter- ing the material. Data stored in this way can not be changed by your Computer and does not require power to maintain it.
  • Page 106 Underwriters Laboratories Incorporated – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices. Video Graphics Array. A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS/2 series of personal computers. VRAM Video Random Access Memory. A memory dedicated to video display data and control.

  • Page 107: Index

    I n d e x...
  • Page 108 I n d e x 3D-Stereo ....41 adapter ....10-12 indicator .
  • Page 109 Display Panel ....4-5, 90 DMA ..... . 94 Double-Click .
  • Page 110 I n d e x Idle Mode ....39 Infrared ....6, 34, 95 Internal Hard Drive .
  • Page 111 PC Card access indicator ... . 20, 22 problems ....65 slot ....6, 50-52 PC-Doctor .
  • Page 112 I n d e x Software Volume Control ... 28 Speaker ..... 5 SRAM .

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