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  • Page 1 User’s Guide S E R I E S Compact Convenience. Maximized Performance.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continu- ally improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
  • Page 3 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s 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...
  • Page 4 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 5 Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées 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’utili- sateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne téléphonique.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information ....3 Warranty .
  • Page 7 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s SECTION THREE GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters... . . 31 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel .
  • Page 8 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE LifeBook Notebook ..... . 73 Batteries .
  • Page 9 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...

  • Page 10: Section One

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information ....3...
  • Page 11 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...

  • Page 12: About This Guide

    Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 13 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...

  • Page 14: Section Two

    Section Two Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview Unpacking ......7 LifeBook Features.
  • Page 15 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...

  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.

  • Page 17: Lifebook Features

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Figure 2-4 External Floppy Disk Drive LIFEBOOK FEATURES The LifeBook B Series notebook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features, including: (See Specifications on page 79 for more information)

  • Page 18: Popular Accessories

    POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrades 32MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM Docking/Expansions Additional Port Replicator Serial Port Adapter Power 2nd Lithium Ion battery...

  • Page 19: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Touch Screen Stylus Closed Cover Switch Suspend/Resume Button Status Indicator Panel Display Panel Latch Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS...
  • Page 20 LifeBook Application Panel The application panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. (Figure 2-5) (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 24 for more information) Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons.

  • Page 21: Left-Side Panel Components

    Figure 2-6 LifeBook B Series notebook left-side panel P O I N T The internal modem on all Fujitsu notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may not be certified in other countries.

  • Page 22: Right-Side Panel Components

    Volume Control Microphone Jack Headphone Jack RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks right-side components. Volume Control The volume control provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output. (Figure 2-7) (See Volume Control on page 23 for more information) Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers.

  • Page 23: Rear Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Port Replicator Connector Figure 2-8 LifeBook B Series notebook rear panel REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks rear panel components.

  • Page 24: Bottom Components

    Lithium Ion Battery Bay Speaker Main Unit and Configuration Label BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks bottom panel components. Lithium Ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium Ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium Ion battery.

  • Page 25: Status Indicator Panel

    Power AC Adapter Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-10) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.

  • Page 26: Battery Charging Indicators

    76%–100% Charging 76%–100% 51%–75% 26%–50% 11%–25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery Figure 2-11 Battery Level Indicator C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-11) P O I N T If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off.

  • Page 27: Keyboard

    Start Key Fn Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.

  • Page 28: Windows Keys

    WINDOWS KEYS Your notebook has three Windows keys, two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key func- tions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item.

  • Page 29: Quick Point Pointing Device

    Right Button Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and two buttons on the palm rest of your note- book.

  • Page 30: Touch Screen

    finger with the Touch Screen. P O I N T To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu’s accessories web site at: http://accessories.fujitsu.com. Clicking To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately.
  • Page 31 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s - S e c t i o n T w o Figure 2-18 Clicking the Touch Screen Double-Clicking To double-click, touch the item twice, and then immedi- ately remove the stylus tip.

  • Page 32: Volume Control

    Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. C A U T I O N Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. Both the main notebook...

  • Page 33: Lifebook Application Panel

    Application A Button Internet Button LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is the Application Panel that allows you to launch applica- tions with a touch of a button when your system is on. (Figure 2-21) Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application...

  • Page 34: Using The E-Mail Notification Led

    P O I N T The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully. To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure –...
  • Page 35 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Configure the E-mail button (see Configuring Your LifeBook Application Panel) to launch the mail software you want to use, i.e.

  • Page 36: Pre-Installed Software

    Pre-Installed Software Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. LEARNING ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built-into them upon installation.
  • Page 37 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...

  • Page 38: Section Three

    Section Three Getting Started Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters... . . 31 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel ....32 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness .
  • Page 39 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e...

  • Page 40: Getting Started

    DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium Ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.

  • Page 41: Display Panel

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Display Panel Latch Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active- matrix technology.

  • Page 42: Starting Your Lifebook

    This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your note- book is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).

  • Page 43: Booting The System With Windows 98

    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 configura- tion information on the screen, and then the Windows 98 Welcome will begin.

  • Page 44: Registering Your Lifebook

    LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions. You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process. Follow the instructions on the screens, and enter all of the necessary information. Be as specific as possible so that if you need help the service and support team will be able to serve you better.

  • Page 45: Power Management

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem.

  • Page 46: Idle Mode

    Default Methods for using Save-to-Disk Mode: 1. Press the [FN] button together with the Suspend/ Resume button. This will open a Save-to-Disk dialog box and begin the process. Customer configured BIOS methods for using Save-to-Disk Mode: 1. Click on the Start button, click Shut Down and then Standby.

  • Page 47: Standby Mode

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e STANDBY MODE Standby mode is one of the power management parame- ters. When Standby mode is activated, your notebook puts the CPU in low-speed operation, shuts off the display and turns off the hard drive when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action, sound generation,...

  • Page 48: Section Four

    Section Four User Installable Features Lithium Ion Battery Recharging the Batteries....41 Replacing the Battery ..... 42 External Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk .
  • Page 49 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...

  • Page 50: Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium Ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium Ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Battery

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Low Battery State When the battery is running low, your notebook will beep every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator will flash.
  • Page 52 Warm-swapping Batteries To warm-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1) 1. Close any open files. 2. Put your notebook into suspend mode 3. Pull back on the Battery Bay release latches and lift the Battery away from the battery bay. 4.

  • Page 53: External Floppy Disk Drive

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r External Floppy Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.

  • Page 54: Pc Cards

    PC Card Slot PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards: Zoomed Video cards. Fax/data modem cards. Local area network (LAN) cards. IDE solid-state disk cards.

  • Page 55: Removing Pc Cards

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps: C A U T I O N Windows has a shutdown procedure for PC Cards that must be followed before removing a card.

  • Page 56: Memory Upgrade Module

    Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook may be configured with up to 192MB maximum high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you can replace the original memory module with a higher capacity module.

  • Page 57: To Remove A Memory Upgrade Module

    2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed. (See BIOS Setup Utility on...

  • Page 58: Port Replicator

    PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Port Port Replicator Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with a Port Replicator. The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial device, and an external floppy disk drive.

  • Page 59: Front Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Docking Port FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your Port Replicator’s front panel components Docking Port The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your...

  • Page 60: Device Ports

    33600bps at upload. C A U T I O N The internal modem on all Fujitsu notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries.

  • Page 61: Serial Port

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r SERIAL PORT The serial port, or COMM port, located on the Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such as printers or scanners.

  • Page 62: Microphone Jack

    P O I N T With Windows 98, you can use the Infrared Recipient application for infrared file transfers. LapLink Professional software can also be used for infrared file transfers. MICROPHONE JACK The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
  • Page 63 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...

  • Page 64: Section Five

    T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Section Five Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem ....57 Specific Problems .
  • Page 65 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...

  • Page 66: Identifying The Problem

    Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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. The information...

  • Page 67: Troubleshooting Table

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems ......58 Docking Problems .
  • Page 68 Problem Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your The setup utility is incorrectly hard drive. set for your internal (Primary Master) or optional second hard drive (Primary Slave). The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD-ROM was used to start the notebook.
  • Page 69 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Memory Problems Your Power On screen, Your memory upgrade module or Main menu of the is not properly installed.
  • Page 70 Problem PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC The card is not Card slot does not work or properly installed. is locking up the system. The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.
  • Page 71 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem You turn on your notebook The Power adapter (AC and nothing seems to or auto/airline) has no happen.
  • Page 72 Close all applications and try the button again. 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. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 33 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
  • Page 73 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The system powers up, and Internal hard drive was displays power on informa- not detected.
  • Page 74 Problem The display goes blank by The notebook has gone into itself after you have been Video timeout, Standby mode, using it. Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time. Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.

  • Page 75: Power On Self Test Messages

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem You have connected an Your BIOS setup is not set to external monitor and enable your external monitor.
  • Page 76 *Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (where x = 1-4) The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test.

  • Page 77: Emergency Dvd/Cd-Rom Tray Release

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

  • Page 78: Recovery Cd-Rom

    Read-me files that provide additional use information for items on this CD-ROM. P O I N T If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu PC Corporation Support Web site at www.8fujitsu.com to check for the most current information, drivers/ software and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.
  • Page 79 “This program may not be used on your computer” you are using the wrong Recovery CD for the model of notebook. Contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support to obtain the correct CD. 6. Read the information displayed on the Welcome screen, then click OK.

  • Page 80: Section Six

    C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e Section Six Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook ..... . 73 Batteries .
  • Page 81 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...

  • Page 82: Lifebook Notebook

    Care and Maintenance 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. C A U T I O N Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Oper- ations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult.

  • Page 83: Batteries

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed.

  • Page 84: Dvd/Cd-Rw/Cds

    Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment. Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject to shock and vibration. Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal, or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive or disk.
  • Page 85 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...

  • Page 86: Section Seven

    S p e c i fi c a t i o n s Section Seven Specifications Configuration Label ..... . 79 Microprocessor.
  • Page 87 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...

  • Page 88: Configuration Label

    Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series note- book. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Model Model # Processor 400 MHz Intel Celeron Display 10.4" TFT Memory 64MB Hard Disk Drive MICROPROCESSOR Latest high-speed Intel Mobile PCI bus architecture and CardBus architecture.

  • Page 89: Audio

    Microsoft Press Interactive Training for Windows 98 Microsoft Works LapLink Professional by Traveling Software. PC-Doctor by Watergate Software, Inc. PMSet 98 by Fujitsu Limited. McAfee VirusScan by Network Associates, Inc. Adobe Acrobat Reader by Adobe Systems, Inc. Netscape Communicator LifeBook Application Panel...

  • Page 90: Power

    3 minutes at the most to make the change. AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 48W, supplying 16V DC to the notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC09 which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to APM (Advanced Power Management).
  • Page 91 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...

  • Page 92: Glossary

    G l o s s a r y Section Eight Glossary...
  • Page 93 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 94 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 95 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
  • Page 96 Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves. Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.
  • Page 97 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.
  • Page 98 SVGA Super VGA. S-Video Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor. System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro- nizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date. Thin Film Transistor –...
  • Page 99 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...

  • Page 100: Index

    Index adapter ....... . 31, 85 indicator ........16 plug adapters .
  • Page 101 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s Flexible Bay ....... . . 12 Floppy Disk care .
  • Page 102 PC Card access indicator ......17 care ........75 installing .
  • Page 103 FPC58-0334-01 Fujitsu PC Corporation 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas, California 95035 For more information call 1-888-4-ON-THE-GO or visit our Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com Fujitisu and the Fujitisu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is trademark of Fujitisu Ltd. ErogTrac is a trademark of Fujitisu PC Corporation.

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