Fujitsu Siemens Computers Lifebook B2154 Getting Started Manual

Fujitsu Siemens Computers Lifebook B2154 Getting Started Manual

Fujitsu lifebook b2154: user guide

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LIFEBOOK
Getting Started
B Series
English

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  • Page 1 LIFEBOOK Getting Started B Series English...
  • Page 2 ... any technical problems or other questions which you would like to be clarified? Please contact: · your sales partner · your sales outlet Further information can be found in the "Safety" and "Warranty" manuals. The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the internet under: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com...
  • Page 4 Este manual ha sido impreso sobre papel reciclado. Questo manuale è stato stampato su carta da riciclaggio. Denna handbok är tryckt på recyclingpapper. Dit handboek werd op recycling-papier gedrukt. Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH A26391-K112-Z100-1-7619 Order No.: Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany AG 0602...
  • Page 5 B Series LIFEBOOK June 2002 edition...
  • Page 6 All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright ã Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2002 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, in part or in whole, are reserved.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction...1 Notational conventions ...1 Important notes...1 Declarations of Conformity...1 The "EasyGuide" manual...2 Further information ...2 Safety ...2 Preparation for use and operation...3 Unpacking and checking the delivery...3 Selecting a location...3 Connecting the power adapter ...4 Switching on the notebook for the first time ...6 Switching the notebook on...6 Switching the notebook off...7 Battery ...8...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    Declarations of Conformity The "Declarations of Conformity" concerning this notebook can be found at our internet address: http://www.driver-cd.com. Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that this essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A26391-K112-Z100-4-7619 LIFEBOOK...
  • Page 10: The "Easyguide" Manual

    (e.g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP, *PDF) · in your operating system documentation · on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/ Safety It is essential that you observe the safety information provided in the "Safety" and "Warranty" manuals. ·...
  • Page 11: Preparation For Use And Operation

    Preparation for use and operation Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter. You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled. The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Power Adapter

    B Series LIFEBOOK Connecting the power adapter Please take note of the information in the section "Selecting a location". The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the country in which you intend to use it.
  • Page 13 Ê Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the notebook (1). Ê Connect the power cable to the power adapter (2). Ê Plug the power cable into the mains outlet (3). The power indicator of the notebook appears in the status indicator panel (a). The battery will charge.
  • Page 14: Switching On The Notebook For The First Time

    B Series LIFEBOOK Switching on the notebook for the first time When you switch on your notebook for the first time, the supplied software is installed and configured. Due to the fact that this installation must not be interrupted, you should set aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the notebook to the mains outlet using the power adapter.
  • Page 15: Switching The Notebook Off

    After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically carried out. Never switch the unit off during the self-test. Switching the notebook off Never switch off the notebook with the ON/OFF switch while the notebook is in one of the energy-saving modes.
  • Page 16: Battery

    B Series LIFEBOOK Battery The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. The battery indicator displays the current state of the battery. The battery in the notebook is not charged at the time of delivery. You must first charge the battery with the power adapter connected to the mains supply (see the section "Connecting the power adapter").
  • Page 17 Moving the pointer Ê Press down gently with your finger on the QuickPoint. If you want to move the pointer to the left for example, press down gently on the left side of the QuickPoint. The pointer will move accordingly. Selecting an item Ê...
  • Page 18: Touchpanel

    B Series LIFEBOOK Touchpanel 1 = Pin Your notebook’s LCD screen also serves as a Touchpanel: it provides a sensory analysis of the screen interface. The Touchpanel records all contact and uses this data to operate graphic interfaces, a task which is otherwise usually carried out by a mouse. The stylus pen (1) enables you to move the mouse pointer on the Touchpanel.
  • Page 19 Moving the cursor Ê Move the stylus pen over the Touchpanel. Selecting Ê Touch the desired item once with the stylus pen. Executing a command Ê Tap the desired item twice with the stylus pen, or select the item and press the left mouse button twice.
  • Page 20: Connecting The Notebook To The Port Replicator

    B Series LIFEBOOK Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator Your notebook is equipped with a Port Replicator. Ports for external devices such as printers, keyboards and external floppy disk drives can be found on the Port Replicator. Ê Align the docking connectors as shown (1). Ê...
  • Page 21: Disconnecting The Notebook From The Port Replicator

    Disconnecting the notebook from the Port Replicator Ê Pull the release lever towards the front of your notebook. Additional information on the Port Replicator and on the various external devices that can be connected to it is contained in the "EasyGuide" manual. A26391-K112-Z100-4-7619 B Series LIFEBOOK...
  • Page 22: Bios Setup

    B Series LIFEBOOK BIOS Setup With the BIOS Setup you can change a number of parameters and therefore the configuration of your notebook. For example, you can use the BIOS Setup to set the date and time. The BIOS Setup can also be used to assign passwords.
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting And Tips

    Troubleshooting and tips This chapter describes problems that may occur when working with your notebook. Information on BIOS error messages are contained in the "EasyGuide" manual. If you fail to correct the problem, proceed as described in the section "Contact with Hotline/Help Desk". The notebook cannot be started If the notebook does not start after switch on, this may be due to one of the following: The battery is not installed correctly.
  • Page 24: The Notebook Switches Off

    B Series LIFEBOOK The display angle or brightness may not be properly adjusted. Ê Change the display angle and set the brightness by pressing the key [Fn] together with the key [F6] (darker) or [F7] (brighter) until the picture appears correct. The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external screen.
  • Page 25: The Suspend/Resume Button Does Not React

    You may have an application running that consumes a great deal of power due to frequent accessing of the hard disk. Use the power adapter as frequently as possible. The maximum brightness may have been set for the screen. Ê Adjust the screen brightness using the key [Fn] and the key [F6] or [F7].
  • Page 26: Contact With Hotline/Help Desk

    B Series LIFEBOOK If you have a common external floppy disk drive, check the entries for the floppy disk drive and the floppy disk drive controller in the BIOS Setup. To run the BIOS Setup you must reboot your notebook. Ê...

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