Fujitsu 690Tx, User Manual

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C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 6 0 0 S e r i e s
L i f e B o o k 6 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u
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C A U T I O N
A bootable CD-ROM may have either a
floppy disk format or a hard drive format.
When using a bootable CD-ROM, drive
designations will automatically change
according to which format is used.
(See
page 66 for more information.)
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System Data Security feature parameters,
such as passwords.
You will only have to change the utility settings
if you want to:
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Change the date or time. (You can also
do this without entering the setup utility,
through your operating system.) (See your
operating system manual.)
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Change the primary boot device.
■
Change the power saving parameter settings.
(For a more convenient process, see the
PowerPanel on pages 43-47.)
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Change a port address or other parameter.
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Change an audio parameter setting.
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Change the selection of whether to use the
built-in display, an external monitor or both.
(For a more convenient process, see the
Fn Key
on page 36.)
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Change the system data security settings.
Routinely Entering the Setup Utility
You can enter the setup utility whenever you
turn on or reset the syst em. To do this:
1. Allow the system to start booting.
2. As soon as the Fujitsu Logo appears on
the screen, press the F2 key.
3. The Main Menu of the setup utility
appears with the current settings of the
parameters displayed.
4. If you wish to go to one o f the other setup
menus, press the
Ó
or the
È
key to find the
menu you require.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS setup utility is a program that sets
the operating environment for your notebook.
It is referred to in this publication as the setup
utility. There is no need to set or change the
environment to operate. It is set at the factory
for normal operating conditions.
The setup utility configures:
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Standard system parameters, such as date
and time.
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Device control features parameters, such as
I/O addresses,and boot device.
■
Power Management parameters that help to
conserve your notebook's batteries.
P O I N T
If your data security settings require it,
you may be asked for a password before
the Main Menu will appear.