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Fujitsu LifeBook B-2545 User Manual

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Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure
the accuracy and completeness of this document.
However, as ongoing development efforts are continually
improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot
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Adobe System Inc.
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of PowerQuest Corporation.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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FPC58-0510-01
B5FH-3311-01EN-00
Fujitsu PC Corporation
5200 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 982-9500
Model Configuration:
LifeBook B-2545
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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  • Page 1: 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 continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
  • Page 2 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s C A U T I O N Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES...
  • Page 3 The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Fujitsu LifeBook notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. Before...
  • Page 4 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16Vdc, with a current of 2.5A. AC Adapter output polarity: C A U T I O N To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Notebook Table of Contents PREFACE Preface About This Guide ......3 FPC Contact Information ....3 Warranty .
  • Page 6 Troubleshooting Fujitsu Service Assistant ....51 Identifying the Problem ....51 Specific Problems .
  • Page 7 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook..... . . 67 Batteries .
  • Page 8 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 9 Preface...
  • Page 10 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...

  • Page 11: Preface

    Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook™ B Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful mini-notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® Pentium™ III microprocessor, has a built-in color touch screen display, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.
  • Page 12 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 13: Getting To Know Your

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook...
  • Page 14 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 15: Overview

    Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook (LAN model shown) Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

  • Page 16: 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 Suspend/Resume Button Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch Cursor Control Built-in Microphone Locating the Controls and Connectors...
  • Page 17 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input. (Figure 2-5) Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics and Touch Screen functionality.

  • Page 18: Left-Side 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 DC Power Jack LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s left-side components.

  • Page 19: Right-Side Panel Components

    Microphone Jack USB Ports Headphone Jack RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-7) See “Head- phone Jack” on page 47. Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.

  • Page 20: Bottom 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 Lithium ion Battery Bay Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Speaker BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s bottom panel components.

  • Page 21: Status Indicator Panel

    Battery Charging Battery Power AC Adapter Level Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.

  • Page 22: Battery Charging Indicators

    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 C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-10) P O I N T If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not...

  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Fn Key Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-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 24: Function Keys

    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 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application.

  • Page 25: Quick Point Pointing Device

    Left Button Right Button Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your 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 notebook.

  • Page 26: Touch Screen

    Touch Screen once. (Figure 2-17) To right-click, go to Start --> Programs --> Fujitsu Touch Panel. From that window, you can specify a right button tool by using the Touch Panel Configuration Control button prior to the desired right mouse click.
  • Page 27 To run the calibration utility: 1. On the Start menu, point to Programs. Point to Fujitsu Touch Panel/Compensation Tool. This will open the Compensation Tool. 2. Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle and find the red + symbol in the upper-left corner of the display.

  • Page 28: Volume Control

    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 Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

  • Page 29: Lifebook Security

    The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\ Security Panel Application\ Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] (1) Application A Button (2) Application B Button...

  • Page 30: Operating Your Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    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 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2.

  • Page 31: Launching Applications With The Security/Application Panel

    FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass- word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 21. If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu PC Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu PC Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 32 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 The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows.

  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 34 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 35: Power Sources

    DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your 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 36: Display Panel

    1. Double-click the BatteryAid icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Fujitsu BatteryAid (2/2) tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level. 3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings.

  • Page 37: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.

  • Page 38: Booting The System With Windows 98 Second Edition

    When you turn on your LifeBook 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 screen, and then the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome will begin.

  • Page 39: Installing Click Me! (Windows 98 Only)

    When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen and then the Windows 2000 setup screen will appear. The Windows 2000 Professional setup will prompt you through a series of screens.

  • Page 40: 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 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 41: Hibernation Feature (Windows 2000 Professional Models Only)

    P O I N T S Disabling the Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your notebook in Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode. The resume function of the button cannot be disabled. If your notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode, changes to open files are not lost.

  • Page 42: Power Off

    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 OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows Start menu, check that the Hard Drive, CD-ROM, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off.

  • Page 43: User-Installable Features

    User-Installable Features...
  • Page 44 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 45: Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium ion Battery Your 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. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions: When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of...

  • Page 46: 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 Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged...

  • Page 47: External Floppy Disk Drive

    External Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook notebook has an external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on remov- able 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1.

  • Page 48: 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 PC Card Slot PC Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.

  • Page 49: Smart Card Reader

    U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s SMART CARD READER An embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your LifeBook notebook. Smart Cards are the same size and shape as credit cards, but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip.

  • Page 50: Memory Upgrade Module

    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 Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook notebook has been configured with 128MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed.

  • Page 51: Checking The Computer Recognition Of New Memory Capacity

    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”...

  • Page 52: Port Replicator

    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 PS/2 Mouse Port LAN (RJ-45) Jack (LAN model only) Port Replicator Your 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...

  • Page 53: Front Panel Components

    Docking Port Figure 4-10 Port Replicator front panel (LAN model shown) 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 LifeBook notebook. (Figure 4-10) Port Replicator Release Latch Pull the Port Replicator Release latch away from the Port Replicator to remove the Port Replicator from your...

  • Page 54: Device Ports

    The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. The internal modem on all LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. P O I N T Depending upon the configuration of your system, your LifeBook notebook may have either a LAN jack or an IEEE 1394 jack.

  • Page 55: Docking Port

    P O I N T S A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups. The use of two PS/2 devices simultaneously from the port requires a PS/2 splitter. DOCKING PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your LifeBook notebook to an optional port replicator.

  • Page 56: External Monitor 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 EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA monitor. In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-6 on page 10 for location) 1.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 58 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 59: Troubleshooting

    Fujitsu Service Assistant is an interactive support tool that provides automated diagnosis and solutions for your hardware and software problems. To use this tool, click on the Fujitsu Service Assistant icon located on the left side of your desktop. New support information for the Fujitsu Service Assis- tant tool may be available after the purchase of your notebook.

  • Page 60: 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 ......page 52 Docking Problems .

  • Page 61: Hard Drive Problems

    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 62: Problem

    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 Modem Problems Messages about modem Messages about modem operation. operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use.

  • Page 63: Power Failures

    Problem Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook The installed primary notebook and nothing battery is completely seems to happen. discharged, there is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/ Airline) installed. The primary battery is installed but is faulty.
  • Page 64 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 Your LifeBook notebook The power management turns off all by itself. parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.

  • Page 65: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    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”...

  • Page 66: Video Problems

    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 An error message is Power On Self Test (POST) has displayed on the screen detected a problem.
  • Page 67 Problem The display goes blank by The notebook has gone into itself after you have been Video Timeout, Standby using it. Mode, 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 68: Miscellaneous Problems

    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 external monitor external monitor and it is not compatible with does not come on.

  • Page 69: Power On Self Test Messages

    POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.

  • Page 70: Modem Result Codes

    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 cannot locate the address, it displays????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.

  • Page 71: Restoring Pre-Installed Software

    PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything that was installed on the computer at the time you purchased it.
  • Page 72 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 73: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 74 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 75: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance If you use your 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. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult.

  • Page 76: 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 Outlet Type United States, Canada, Mexico, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Common- wealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts...

  • Page 77: Cds

    Caring for your CDs CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use. Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface. Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
  • Page 78 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 79: Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 80 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 81: Specifications

    Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series note- book. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Configuration P/N: ABEXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCXXXXXX B-2545, PIII, 10.4T, 2K, 20G, 128M Model Processor MICROPROCESSOR 600 MHz ultra-low-voltage Pentium III processor...

  • Page 82: Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 40W, supplying 16V DC to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC16 which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power...

  • Page 83: Dimensions And Weight

    Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Altitude Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum. POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrades 128MB SDRAM...
  • Page 84 The Fujitsu Service Assistant has the ability to automatically detect new messages when online. To use this tool, click on the Fujitsu Service Assistant icon located on the left side of your desktop. New support information for the Fujitsu Service Assis- tant tool may be available after the purchase of your notebook.
  • Page 85 Glossary...
  • Page 86 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 87: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 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 88 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 89 Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed. Kilobyte. Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves.
  • Page 90 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 of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook. Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded.
  • Page 91 Suspend To make inoperative for a period of time. Your LifeBook notebook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery. SVGA Super VGA. S-Video Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor.
  • Page 92 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 93 Index adapter ....... . . 27, 79 indicator ........13 plug adapters .
  • Page 94 ....... . . 52 Fujitsu Service Assistant ..... . . 76 Function .
  • Page 95 Parallel Port .......46, 81 problems ........54 PC .
  • Page 96 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s Universal Serial Bus Port ..... . 47 USB .

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