Fujitsu LifeBook C-4235 User Manual
Fujitsu LifeBook C-4235 User Manual

Fujitsu LifeBook C-4235 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide S E R I E S Advanced Multimedia. Discriminating Style.
  • Page 2 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 3 L i f e B o o k C 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 4 The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Fujitsu LifeBook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. Before...
  • 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 C S e r i e s Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel ......26 Using the E-mail Notification LED: .
  • Page 8 Care and Maintenance Fujitsu LifeBook ......83 Batteries....... 84 Floppy Disks and Drives .
  • Page 9 L i f e B o o k C 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 C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • 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 C 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 C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software..30 PC Doctor ......30 LapLink Professional.
  • Page 16: Overview

    Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook. 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 C S e r i e s - S e c t i o n T w o LIFEBOOK FEATURES The LifeBook C Series notebook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features, including: (See Specifications on page 89 for more information) Latest high-speed Intel or AMD mobile processor...
  • 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 1-877-FPCDirect. Memory Upgrades 32MB SDRAM 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM Power Lithium ion battery Auto/Airline Adapter AC Adapter PC Cards Ethernet 10/100+ Modem 56K...
  • Page 19: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s - S e c t i o n T w o Display Panel Status Indicator Panel ErgoTrac Pointing Device Stereo Speakers LifeBook Application Panel (Application Launcher/Audio CD Player) Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS...
  • Page 20 Wireless IR Mouse Receiver The Wireless IR Mouse Receiver allows the use of an optional wireless IR mouse. No more hassles with cables. (Performance Models only) (Figure 2-3) Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your note- book when it has been shut down from Windows 98.
  • Page 21: Left-Side Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s - S e c t i o n T w o Anti-theft Lock Power Switch LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebook’s left-side components.
  • Page 22: Right-Side Panel Components

    Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Stereo Line-in Jack DVD, CD-RW or CD-ROM Drive and Digital Audio-Out SPDIF (Preformance Models only) RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebook’s right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers.
  • Page 23 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 24: Rear Panel Components

    PS/2 Port REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks rear panel components. PS/2 Port The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (Figure 2-6) (See PS/2 Port on page 59 for more information) Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices.
  • Page 25: Bottom Components

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s - S e c t i o n T w o Main Unit and Configuration Label BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebook’s bottom panel components.
  • Page 26: Status Indicator Panel

    The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above your keyboard. Within this panel are symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8)
  • Page 27: Battery Level Indicators

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within the battery.
  • Page 28: Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator

    FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether the floppy disk drive is being accessed. This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk drive is installed. (See Floppy Disk Drive on page 47 for more information) PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not...
  • Page 29: Keyboard

    Fn Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook has an integral 87-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 30: Cursor Keys

    CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right).
  • Page 31: Ergotrac Pointing Device

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Cursor ErgoTrac Pointing Device The ErgoTrac pointing device is built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The ErgoTrac is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button.
  • Page 32: Double-Clicking

    DOUBLE-CLICKING Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press and release the left button twice. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-13 Double-clicking P O I N T If the interval between clicks are too long,...
  • Page 33: Volume Control

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
  • Page 34: Lifebook Application Panel

    Figure 2-15 LifeBook C Series Application Launcher/CD Player Buttons LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook is the Life- Book Applications Panel. This panel allows you to operate the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive as an inde- pendent audio CD Player or launch applications with...
  • Page 35: E-Mail Notification Led

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o P O I N T If there is a CD in the player which has finished playing, the LCD will display a “1”, even though it will not auto- matically start playing and will not automatically repeat the CD.
  • Page 36: Using The E-Mail Notification Led

    At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option.
  • Page 37: Desktop Control Panel

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o P O I N T If you slide the Selector switch to either Lock or Appli- cation while an audio CD is playing, it will stop.
  • Page 38 P O I N T When you close the CD Player’s desktop control panel, it will stop the audio CD Player. Simply press the Play button if you would like to continue listening, and the CD Player will restart at track 1. The Selector switch must be in the CD Player position.
  • Page 39: Pre-Installed Software

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Pre-Installed Software Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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.
  • Page 40: Section Three

    Section Three Getting Started Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters... . . 33 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel....34 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness .
  • Page 41 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 42: Power Sources

    DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 43: Display Panel

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 44: Starting Your Lifebook

    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 notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST).
  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Power Management

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 48 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 49: Idle Mode

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e IDLE MODE Idle mode is one of the power management parameters. When Idle mode is enabled, the CPU is put into low- speed operation when there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action, sound generation, video display change, modem transmission or reception, etc.) on your note-...
  • Page 50: Power Off

    POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 98 Start menu, check that the Hard Drive, DVD/CD-ROM, CD-RW, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. (See figure 2-4 on page 12) If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss.
  • Page 51 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e...
  • Page 52: Section Four

    Section Four User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries....45 Replacing the Battery ..... 46 Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk .
  • Page 53 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 54: Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 55: Replacing The Battery

    L i f e B o o k C 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 56: Floppy Disk Drive

    Floppy Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook has a 3.5" floppy disk drive with the ability to read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1.
  • Page 57: Cd-Rom Drive

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r CD-ROM Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a CD-ROM drive. This gives you access to both data and audio CDs.
  • Page 58: Removing A Cd

    REMOVING A CD 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the CD-ROM drive. This will stop the CD and the holder tray will come out of the notebook a short distance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until the CD can easily be removed from the tray.
  • Page 59: Dvd/Cd-Rom Drive

    You perform a complete system software recovery utilizing the recovery CD. P O I N T You should periodically check the Fujitsu Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com for current updated drivers. Figure 4-6 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Installing the DVD Player Software To install the DVD Player software follow these easy step: 1.
  • Page 60: Loading A Dvd/Cd

    Un-installing the DVD Player Software The DVD Player software should be removed if you wish to use a 3rd party DVD player instead of the Fujitsu DVD Player. To un-install the DVD Player software follow these easy steps: 1. Close any open files on the DVD/CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 61: Using The Dvd Player Software

    An additional full-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power. If you don’t have an additional battery, button. you may purchase one either on-line at fujitsu-pc.com or call 1-877-FPCDirect (1-877-372-3473). button to rewind button...
  • Page 62: Auto Insert Notification Function

    C A U T I O N If you do not stop the DVD player quickly and the notebook attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the notebook will shutdown improperly. If this occurs, you will need to perform a hard reset and follow the instruction, if any, presented to you before the system will reboot.
  • Page 63: Pc Cards

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r PC Card PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook supports Type I, Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install.You can install one or two PC Cards at a time, depending on its type.
  • Page 64: Removing Pc Cards

    4. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject button will pop away from your notebook. 5. Flip the Eject button towards the front of your notebook. 6.
  • Page 65: Memory Upgrade Module

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook comes with 64MB or 128MB high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your notebook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module.
  • Page 66: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module

    7. Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module, chip side up, with the connector slot in the compartment. (Figure 4-10) 8. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45(angle and press it firmly onto the connector. 9. Press the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining clip.
  • Page 67: Checking The Computer Recognition Of New Memory Capacity

    2. Allow the system to start booting and press the 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 68: 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 69: Universal Serial Bus Port

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT The Universal Serial Bus port (USB) allows you to connect USB devices such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and/or speakers.
  • Page 70: Digital Audio-Out Connector

    C A U T I O N Turn down the audio volume when connecting electronic devices to the line-in jack. The internal speakers might break if unexpected large sounds are inputted. DIGITAL AUDIO-OUT CONNECTOR The digital audio-out connector allows you to download digital audio to Sony or Philips MiniDisc players.
  • Page 71 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 72: Section Five

    T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Section Five Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem ....65 Specific Problems .
  • Page 73 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...
  • Page 74: Identifying The Problem

    Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu LifeBook is sturdy and subject to few prob- lems 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 in this...
  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Table

    L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems ......66 DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems .
  • Page 76 Problem Notebook fails to recognize Wrong drive designator was DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROMs. used for DVD/CD-RW/CD- (continued) ROM in the application. Windows DVD/CD-RW/CD- ROM auto insert notification function is disabled. DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is dirty or defective. The DVD/CD-RW/CD- The Windows DVD/CD-RW/ ROM Access indicator on CD-ROM auto insert notifica- the Status Indicator Panel tion function is active and is...
  • Page 77 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your The setup utility is incorrectly hard drive.
  • Page 78 Problem Modem Problems Messages about modem Messages about modem operation. operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use. Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel The device is not port device, a serial port properly installed.
  • Page 79 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC The card is not Card slot does not work or properly installed.
  • Page 80 Problem You turn on your notebook The Power adapter (AC and nothing seems to or auto/airline) has no happen. (continued) power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter. The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty. Power switch is not in the On position.
  • Page 81 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 35 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
  • Page 82 Problem The system powers up, and Internal hard drive was displays power on informa- not detected. tion, but fails to load the operating system. (continued) An error message is Power On Self Test (POST) has displayed on the screen detected a problem. during the notebook (boot) sequence.
  • Page 83 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The display goes blank by The notebook has gone into itself after you have been Video timeout, Standby mode, using it.
  • Page 84: Power On Self Test Messages

    Problem You have connected an Your BIOS setup is not set to external monitor and enable your external monitor. it does not display any information. Your external monitor is not properly installed. Your operating system soft- ware is not setup with the correct software driver for that device.
  • Page 85 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e *Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (where x = 1-4) The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly.
  • Page 86: Emergency Dvd/Cd-Rw/Cd-Rom

    *Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected.You are risking data corrup- tion if you continue. Contact your support representative. nnnn Shadow RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.
  • Page 87: 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, drives and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates.
  • Page 88 “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 89 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...
  • Page 90: 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 Series Notebook....83 Batteries .
  • Page 91 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 92: Fujitsu Lifebook

    4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook in a wet environ- ment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook.
  • Page 93: Batteries

    Japan, Korea, Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable. Set the power management for maximum battery life. Put your Fujitsu LifeBook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it. Limit your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM access.
  • Page 94: Dvds And Cds

    Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10ºC) and 125ºF (52ºC). Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter. Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or...
  • Page 95 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 96: Section Seven

    S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Section Seven Specifications Configuration Label ..... . 89 Microprocessor.
  • Page 97 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 98: Configuration Label

    Included Mouse Note: For a detailed list of options available for your LifeBook, visit the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsu-pc.com or call FPCDIRECT (1-877-372-3473). * Actual speeds over U.S. telephone lines vary and are less than 56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions.
  • Page 99: Microprocessor

    56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions. The internal modems on all Fujitsu notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are only qualified for use with telephone systems inside the United States and Canada and may not operate in other countries.
  • Page 100: Device Ports

    One 9-cell Lithium ion battery, rechargeable, 10.8V, 3600 mAh. Bridge Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook comes equipped with a bridge battery. A bridge battery allows a charged Lithium ion battery to be replaced without shutting down the system. The bridge battery capacity is not large and can vary with the condition or your notebook, so you will have 3 minutes at the most to make the change.
  • Page 101 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 102: Section Eight

    G l o s s a r y Section Eight Glossary...
  • Page 103 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 104: Glossary

    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 105 L i f e B o o k C 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 106 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 107 L i f e B o o k C 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 108 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 109 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 110 Index adapter ....... . 33, 95 plug adapters ......84 Application See Pre-installed Software Auto Insert Notification .
  • Page 111 ........85 Fujitsu LifeBook care .
  • Page 112 ErgoTrac ....... . . 22 POST ........97 Power AC adapter .
  • Page 113 Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, California 95054 For more information call 1-877-FPCDIRECT 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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