Fujitsu LifeBook E-6555 User Manual

Fujitsu LifeBook E-6555 User Manual

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Model Configurations:
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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 E 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 3 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 télépho-...
  • Page 4 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s 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 télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information....3 Warranty .
  • Page 6 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On ......35 Boot Sequence .
  • 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..... . . 75 Batteries .
  • Page 8 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s...
  • Page 9 Preface...
  • Page 10 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s - S e c t i o n 1...
  • Page 11: Preface

    Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 12 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 1...
  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
  • Page 14 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2...
  • Page 15: Overview

    Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
  • Page 16: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 Built-in Microphone Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch Touchpad Stereo Speaker Microphone Jack Headphone Jack LifeBook Security/Application Panel Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS...
  • Page 17 Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed. (Figure 2-4) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (Figure 2-4) (See Using the Keyboard on page 17 for more information) Pointing Device The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control.(Figure 2-4) (See TouchPad...
  • Page 18: Left-Side Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 Modem Port LAN Port LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s left-side components.
  • Page 19: Right-Side Panel Components

    Lithium Battery Bay RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s right-side 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 20: Back Panel Components

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 PS/2 Port Serial Port BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s rear panel components.
  • Page 21: Bottom Components

    Fujitsu. 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 Figure 2-8.
  • Page 22: Status Indicator Panel

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 Battery Battery Power Charging Identifier Battery AC Adapter Level Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above your keyboard.
  • Page 23: 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 2-10 Battery Level Indicator C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced immediately. 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 24: Capslock Indicator

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 P O I N T If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad.
  • Page 25: Keyboard

    Fn Key Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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 26: Function Keys

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application.
  • Page 27: Wireless Infrared Mouse

    BIOS setting again. To activate the IR Mouse Port in your BIOS 1. Power On or Restart your notebook. 2. Press [F2] as soon as the Fujitsu screen appears. ® 3. When you see the Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility, press the right arrow key once to display the Advanced Menu.
  • Page 28: Preparing Your Ir Mouse For Use

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 C A U T I O N Be careful when using any other IR devices—such as TV remote controls—in the vicinity of your LifeBook notebook while using your IR Mouse.
  • Page 29: Touchpad Pointing Device

    TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device may come built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The TouchPad is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button.
  • Page 30: Dragging

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move.
  • Page 31: Flexible Bay Devices

    Flexible Bay Devices Your LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD drive, CD-RW drive, floppy disk drive, SuperDisk drive, Lithium ion battery, or weight saver. (Figure 2-20) You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
  • Page 32: Removing And Installing Modular Devices

    BayManager. To hot-swap modular devices follow these easy steps: 1. Point your mouse on the BayManager icon on the Windows Taskbar (it looks like an open laptop computer). 2. Double-click the left mouse button to display the Softex BayManager Window.
  • Page 33 If you swapped or inserted your Flexible Bay device with My Computer or Windows Explorer opened, click View, and then click Refresh. The Copy Disk utility for the built-in SuperDisk cannot be used if BayManager is installed. To work around this limitation, perform the following steps: (Note that in order to copy SuperDisk media, your LifeBook notebook’s memory size must be greater than the size of the SuperDisk media.)
  • Page 34: Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2 Numbered Buttons for entering password and launching applications LifeBook Security/ Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Secu- rity/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use.
  • Page 35: Setting Up Your Lifebook Security Panel

    Setting Supervisor Password You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] 4.
  • Page 36: Operating Your Lifebook Security Application Panel

    First you need to run FJSECS.EXE to set supervisor password before setting user password. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords. 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 37: Launching Applications With The Security/Application Panel

    tions, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application. 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 38 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 2...
  • Page 39: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 40 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 3...
  • Page 41: Power Sources

    DC Power Jack AC Cable Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has four possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, a secondary Lithium ion battery (for Flexible Bay installation), an AC adapter, or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS...
  • Page 42: Display Panel

    This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Click on 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 43: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook 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 44: Booting The System With Windows 2000 Professional

    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 Professional setup screen will appear. The Windows 2000 Professional setup will prompt you through a series of screens.
  • Page 45: Installing Click Me! (Windows 98 And Me Only)

    If you are unable to fix the settings, please contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support. (See Fujitsu PC Contact Information on page 3 for more information) If you would simply like to move...
  • Page 46: Power Management

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 3 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 47: Hibernation (Save-To-Disk) Feature

    P O I N T The main advantage of using the Hibernation (Save-to- Disk) function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time.
  • Page 48: Restarting The System

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 3 RESTARTING THE SYSTEM If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure.
  • Page 49: User-Installable Features

    User-Installable Features...
  • Page 50 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4...
  • Page 51: Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your note- book when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemi- cals or other hazards.
  • Page 52: Replacing The Battery

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 C A U T I O N When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active.
  • Page 53: Superdisk 120 Or Floppy Disk Drive

    Figure 4-2 Loading/Ejecting a SuperDisk or 3.5” Floppy Disk SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has either a SuperDisk drive, which can use either standard floppy disks or Super floppy disks (with a capacity of 120MB), or a 3.5"...
  • Page 54: Auto Insert Notification Function

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 C A U T I O N Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk.
  • Page 55: Dvd Drive

    Programs > InterVideo WINDVD. 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 uninstall the DVD Player software follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 56: Loading A Dvd/Cd

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 C A U T I O N Do not operate your DVD drive unless your LifeBook is sitting on a flat surface.
  • Page 57: Using The Dvd Player Software

    USING THE DVD PLAYER SOFTWARE P O I N T For details on using your DVD player go to the Start menu and select Programs, InterVideo DVD, then select either InterVideo DVD Help or InterVideo DVD Readme. Starting a DVD Movie 1.
  • Page 58: Auto Insert Notification Function

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 C A U T I O N Many movies run-times are longer than your system can support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.
  • Page 59: Hard Disk Drive

    Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using. Some Life- Book notebooks may also contain a removable hard disk drive in addition to the internal hard disk drive. (See...
  • Page 60: Pc Cards

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 PC Card PC Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports two Type II and one Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of func- tions depending on which type of PC Card you install.
  • Page 61: Smartcard Reader

    2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button associated with the slot the card is in. When pressed, the button will pop up. 3. Firmly press the button again until it is flush with the notebook.
  • Page 62: Memory Upgrade Module

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook notebook comes with 64MB or 128MB high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed.
  • Page 63: 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 64: Device Ports

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4 Device Ports Your LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
  • Page 65: Infrared Port

    INFRARED PORT The Infrared IrDA 1.1 (4Mbps) port allows for wireless data transfer between your LifeBook notebook and other IrDA-compatible devices, such as another computer or a printer, without the use of a cable. (See Figure 2-5 on page 10 for location) It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out this form of communication, both devices must be placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each...
  • Page 66 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 4...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 68 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 5...
  • Page 69: Identifying The Problem

    PC-Doctor, by PC-Doctor.com, is a diagnostic program. If you are an experienced computer user you may find it useful, though, it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you. Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook notebook,...
  • Page 70: Audio Problems

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 5 Problem Audio Problems ......page 62 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems.
  • Page 71: Docking Problems

    Problem The DVD/CD-ROM Access The Windows DVD/CD Auto indicator on the Status Insert Notification function is Indicator Panel blinks at active and is checking to see if regular intervals when no a DVD/CD is ready to run. DVD/CD is in the tray or the DVD drive is not installed.
  • Page 72: Memory Problems

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 5 Problem The NumLock key is set. You have installed an Your external device is not external keyboard or properly installed.
  • Page 73: Pc Card Problems

    Problem You have installed a parallel You may have the wrong port device, a serial port I/O address selected for device or a USB device. your device. Your LifeBook notebook does not recognize the Your device and another device, or the device does device are assigned the same not seem to work properly.
  • Page 74 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 5 Problem The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter.
  • Page 75: 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 on page 35 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
  • Page 76: Video Problems

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 5 Problem Your LifeBook notebook BIOS setup changes were not appears to change setup saved when you made them parameters when you start and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to...
  • Page 77: Miscellaneous Problems

    Problem The display goes blank by The power management time- itself after you have been outs may be set for very short using it. intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again. The Built-in Display does A foreign object, such as a not close.
  • Page 78: Power On Self Test Messages

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 5 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.
  • Page 79: Emergency Dvd/Cd-Rom Tray Release

    *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
  • Page 80: Restoring Your 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 81: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 82 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 6...
  • Page 83: Lifebook Notebook

    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. Oper- ations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult.
  • Page 84: Batteries

    L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 6 Outlet Type United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts...
  • Page 85: Pc Cards

    Do not put a label on DVD/CDs. Do not get dust on DVD/CDs. Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen. If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in tem- perature, cold to warm, condensation may form on the surface.
  • Page 86 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 6...
  • Page 87: Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 88 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 7...
  • Page 89: Microprocessor

    LifeBook notebook. Specific details about your system may vary from those referenced here. For an updated list of current configu- rations, please go to the Fujitsu PC Web site at: www.fujitsupc.com. P O I N T All options listed are accurate as of the date of print;...
  • Page 90: Device Ports

    10.8V, 2800 mAh (for Flexible Bay installation) Adapters AC Adapter: Autosensing 100-240V AC, 53W, supplying 16V DC to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC14 which includes an AC cable. Option: Auto/Airline Adapter: Converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook.
  • Page 91: Popular Accessories

    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 100MHz Bus speed system: 64MB SDRAM 128MB SDRAM 256MB SDRAM Docking Full Dock LAN Dock Port Replicator Expansions...
  • Page 92: Pre-Installed Software

    PC-Doctor for Windows from PC-Doctor Inc. Earthlink Quicken 2001 Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre- installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. The software configuration installed is dependent upon the operating system that is pre- installed on your system.
  • Page 93 If necessary, you can restore your system to the state in which it was shipped from Fujitsu. (See Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) on page 72 for more information) Intel SpeedStep Intel SpeedStep allows your Lifebook to operate in dual mode.
  • Page 94 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 7...
  • Page 95: Glossary

    Glossary...
  • Page 96 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s – S e c t i o n 8...
  • Page 97 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 & Power Interface. A power management tool, which is part of the Windows 98 Second Edition operating system, that enables the oper- ating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer.
  • Page 98 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s DIMM Dual-in-line memory module. DISE Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) by PowerQuest. Provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state.
  • Page 99 An abbreviation for infrared. IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed. Kilobyte.
  • Page 100 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s Pixel The smallest element of a display, a dot of color on your display screen. The more pixels per area the clearer your image will appear. POST Power On Self Test.
  • Page 101 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 102 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s...
  • Page 103: Index

    Index...
  • Page 104 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s...
  • Page 105 Index adapter ......33, 82, 89 indicator ........14 plug adapters .
  • Page 106 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s drive ........47 loading .
  • Page 107 Modular Devices ......24 installing ........24 removing .
  • Page 108 L i f e B o o k E S e r i e s...

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