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Fujitsu 770Tx, User Manual

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Menu Field

Options

Default

Description

QuickBoot Mode:

Enabled; Disabled.

[Enabled]

Turns on and off booting with a truncated set of Power On Self
Test.(Fewer tests mean faster turn on.)

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen:

Enabled; Disabled.

[Disabled]

Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo
screen during Power On Self Test.

Preboot Execution

Enabled; Disabled.

[Disabled]

Turns on and off the preboot execution environment feature.

Environment:

Boot Device Priority:

Selects the Boot Device

—

This menu allows setting up the source for the operating system.

Priority submenu.

Table 3-16 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Menu

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Page 1: ... LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc AudioRack is a registered trademark of ESS Technology Inc MegaPhone is a registered trademark of AVEO Inc All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document We disclaim liability for errors omissions or future changes Copyright 1998 Fujitsu P...

Page 2: ...ENs contact your local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone net work your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC This fax modem also complies with fax branding ...

Page 3: ...ique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certi fied equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications net work protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will...

Page 4: ...ées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada Toute réparation ou modification qui n est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp C A U T I O N For safety users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate...

Page 5: ...n WARNING CMOS and NiCAD batteries may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire 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 Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d établir ces connexions eux mêmes...

Page 6: ...T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s ...

Page 7: ...g The System 25 Batteries 26 Fujitsu Welcome Center 26 Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device 30 Using The Keyboard 32 Volume Control 34 Floppy Disk Drive 34 CD ROM Drive 36 Hard Drive 38 Power Management 38 Internal Modem 47 Infrared Port 47 Pre Installed Software 48 Agaté Tioman ProSwap 50 SECTION THREE CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK 700 SERIES FROM FUJITSU Boot Sequence 54 Identifying the Drives 54 BIO...

Page 8: ...Disk Drive 128 Memory Upgrade Module 129 LANdock 132 Port Replicator 136 SECTION FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem 138 Specific Problems 139 Power On Self Test Messages 158 Emergency CD ROM Drive Tray Release 161 Modem Setup and Commands 161 Restoring Your Pre Installed Software from CD ROM 162 SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE Caring for your Notebook 164 Increasing Battery Life 165 Car...

Page 9: ...Li feB oo k 7 0 0 Se ries fr om Fu jit su P r e f a c e ...

Page 10: ...l interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features Figure P 1 CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE Screen examples in this manual are intended as examples only and screen and file names may differ in actual use Messages displayed by the LifeBook 700 Series appear in Courier type Example Shutdown the computer Keyboard keys are shown in boldface Helvetica type Example Fn F1 Esc and Ctrl ...

Page 11: ...L i f e B o o k 7 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u L if e B o ok 7 0 0 S e r ie s f r om F uj i t su vii Figure P 1 LifeBook 700 Series with Both Fujitsu and Third Party Options ...

Page 12: ...nent Identification 6 Top and Front Components 7 Left side Panel Components 8 Right side Panel Components 8 Rear Panel Components 9 Bottom Components 11 Power Sources 11 Data Security 12 Starting Your Notebook for the First Time 13 User Registration 15 Learning About Your Operating System and Application Software 16 ...

Page 13: ...wer cord located in the accessories box Figure 1 2 Modular Lithium ion battery Already installed in Multi function Bay 1 of your notebook Modular 20 speed maximum CD ROM drive Already installed in Multi function Bay 2 of your notebook Modular 3 5 floppy disk drive located in the accessories box Figure 1 4 Device adapter for Multi function Bay 2 located in the accessories box Figure 1 3 RJ 11 cable...

Page 14: ...onfirmed that your notebook system is complete connect the AC adapter and follow the instructions on page 12 14 to accept the conditions for using the LifeBook 700 Series When you have completed the Conditions of Use process please register your notebook See page 15 Figure 1 3 Device Adapter for Multi function Bay 2 Figure 1 4 Floppy Disk Drive ...

Page 15: ...yet powerful notebook computer available with standard features including See Appendix A pages 170 177 for detailed information on individual models 200MHz or 266MHz Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology 32MB SDRAM standard expandable to 96MB 12 1 active matrix TFT color display with 800 x 600 resolution 2MB EDO video RAM DMI 2 0 compliant Built in 3 2GB or 4 0GB hard drive Multi function Ba...

Page 16: ...rus protection Figure 1 5 Top and Front Panel Full audio and video features 16 bit SoundBlaster compatible sound chip 3D Stereo for multiple speaker effect Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration Built in stereo speakers Built in mono microphone Stereo line in jack Stereo headphone jack Microphone jack Two Type II one Type III PC Card slot Fast IrDA 4Mbps compatible infrared port f...

Page 17: ...dicator Panel Keyboard ErgoTrac TM pointing device Multi function Bay 1 Multi function Bay 2 Closed Cover Switch Suspend Resume Button Built in Microphone Brightness Control Display Panel Latch COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION For detailed specifictions on each model refer to Appendix A on pages 170 177 ...

Page 18: ...d notebook activity without turning off the notebook power and to return it to an active state This feature saves power and is particu larly useful when the notebook is running only on battery power See pages 38 46 and 95 102 for more information on power management Figure 1 6 Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed thus saving p...

Page 19: ... to plug in the AC adapter or the optional auto airline adapter Figure 1 8 Figure 1 8 LifeBook 700 Series Right side Panel Stereo Line In Jack Microphone Jack External Floppy Disk Drive Port Power Switch Theft Prevention Lock Slot USB Port DC Power Jack Right Speaker Port Cover PS 2 Port Volume Control Headphone Jack Multi function Bay Two This bay accommodates 20 speed maximum CD ROM drive Option...

Page 20: ...ok like an audio cassette player This jack will not support an external microphone Figure 1 8 Headphone Jack You can connect headphones or powered external speakers to the headphone jack Figure 1 8 Volume Control The volume control is a knob which provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output from your notebook Figure 1 8 REAR PANEL COMPONENTS RJ 11 Jack This is the jack for attac...

Page 21: ...ft open when the notebook is moved around Figure 1 10 LifeBook 700 Series Bottom Memory Upgrade Compartment Docking Alignment Receptacle Tilt Adjustment Feet Main Unit and Configuration Label Multi function Bay 1 Release Button Multi function Bay 1 Multi function Bay 2 Docking Alignment Receptacle Multi function Bay 2 Release Button Docking Port This port is for connection to an optional port repl...

Page 22: ...r more information on installing added memory capacity Figure 1 10 Multi function Bay 1 Release Button This is the release to allow removal and instal lation of devices in Multi function Bay 1 Figure 1 10 Multi function Bay 1 This compartment is accessed from the front of your notebook See Figure 1 6 on page 6 Multi function Bay 2 Release Button This is the release to allow removal and instal lati...

Page 23: ... of the built in hardware protection features that are controlled from the BIOS See your software documentation for more information about these features C A U T I O N The primary Lithium ion battery is not charged when you purchase your note book Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter or the auto airline adapter to use it If you purchase a second Lithium ion battery it will not be char...

Page 24: ...e this initial process before you will be able to use your notebook If you wish to access the BIOS setup utility before you go through the condition of use process you must press the F2 key while the Fujitsu logo is still visible If you press the Esc key while the Fujitsu logo is still present you will get a dialog box which will allow you to select which drive is to be used for finding the operat...

Page 25: ...ment for information on returning Windows 95 or to shut down your notebook Certificate of Authenticity Look in the box that your notebook came in and you will find a Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity shrink wrapped with the Windows 95 Users manual On the certificate you will find a bar code with a number above it This is your product code and the number you should enter on the Certificate of ...

Page 26: ... 15355 Barranca Pkwy Irvine CA 92618 9520 Alternately you may call 1 800 8fujitsu 1 800 838 5487 P O I N T You will find a Recovery CD ROM packet in your accessories box Please store the packet in a safe place in case there is a loss of data and it becomes necessary to re install your operating system and or application programs See Restoring Your Pre installed Software from the Recovery CD ROM on...

Page 27: ...r version of the applica tion or a similar product Manuals In the accessories box you will find manuals for Windows 95 and other pre installed software Software manuals of pre installed software that are not in the accessories box are available online See the help screens of your pre installed software We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applicati...

Page 28: ...anel 19 Power On 23 Power Off 24 Restarting the System 25 Fujitsu Welcome Center 26 Batteries 26 Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device 30 Using the Keyboard 32 Volume Control 34 Floppy Disk Drive 34 CD ROM Drive 36 Hard Drive 38 Power Management 38 Internal Modem 47 Infrared Port 47 Pre installed Software 48 Agaté Tioman Pro Swap 50 ...

Page 29: ...fortable viewing angle Figure 2 1 Adjusting the Display Panel When you turn on your notebook you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen for best visibility To do this adjust the bright ness control slider on the right side of the display panel Figure 2 2 You may need to adjust the brightness periodically for different operating environments Figure 2 1 Opening the Display Panel P O I...

Page 30: ... page 20 The appropriate indicators become visible as you use your notebook Power Indicator The Power indicator tells you when the system is operational It is on steady when there is power to your notebook and blinks when the system is in Suspend mode It goes off when the system has entered Save to Disk mode has entered the Windows 95 pseudo off state or the power is turned off from the power swit...

Page 31: ...e AC Adapter indicator and the Battery indicators will all be Off Battery Indicators The two sets of battery indicators show whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed and indicate the condition of each Figure 2 3 Battery 1 is the Lithium ion bat tery which is installed in Multi function Bay 1 and Battery 2 is the Lithium ion battery...

Page 32: ...harging and the power switch is Off then the AC Adapter indicator and the Battery indicators will all be off C A U T I O N Turning off the power with the power switch or using the Suspend Resume button when any of the Access indicators are On may cause loss of data and or system errors C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced See Figure 2 4 C A U T I O N Batteries subjected ...

Page 33: ...n The system properties dialogue box will be displayed 6 Click on the Device Manager tab The device list will be displayed 7 Click on the to the left of the CD ROM icon The CD ROM drive manufacturer s name and model will be displayed 8 Click on the CD ROM drive manufacturer s name and model 9 Click on Properties The CD ROM drive manufacturer s name and model properties dialogue box will be display...

Page 34: ... the numeric keypad You can activate the NumLk mode by pressing the NumLk Scr Lk key while holding down the Shift key Deactivate the mode the same way that you activated it CapsLock Indicator The CapsLock indicator tells you when the key board is set for all capital letters Activate the all capital letters setting by pressing the CapsLock key on the keyboard Deactivate the setting the same way tha...

Page 35: ...r subject it to shocks or vibration as you risk damaging your notebook When the power switch is turned on your notebook carries out a Power On Self Test POST to check the internal parts and config uration If a fault is found a beep will sound and or an error message will be displayed See Troubleshooting on pages 138 140 Depend ing on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by startin...

Page 36: ...ons and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power with the power switch If files are open when you turn the power off you will lose any changes that have not been saved and may cause disk errors Shutting down your notebook from Windows 95 lets your notebook shut down operations and turn off the power in the proper sequence to prevent errors The sequence is 1 Go to the Start bu...

Page 37: ...sed at temperatures that exceed a low of 5 C or a high of 35 C High temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency but can also cause battery deterioration The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range The battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages If your battery is running low quickly yo...

Page 38: ...notebook It might damage your AC adapter optional auto airline adapter another battery or your notebook itself It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery C A U T I O N Under federal state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly...

Page 39: ...in Suspend mode The charging time from fully discharged for two Lithium ion batteries together is approximately 5 hours when your notebook is Off or in Suspend mode Of course partially charged batteries will not take as long to charge The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the batteries are charging from approxi mately nine 9 hours for one battery to approxi...

Page 40: ...ur data can be maintained for sometime If a power source is not provided promptly the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out and you will have lost the data that was not stored Once you provide power you can continue to use your notebook while an adapter is charging the battery but the battery trickle charges under these conditions If you want to charge the battery more quickly put your not...

Page 41: ...ll that is required to operate the ErgoTrac The more pressure you use the faster the cursor will move The second part of the ErgoTrac pointing device the buttons function as mouse but tons and the functions they perform depend on the application you are running Figure 2 6 shows the position of the ErgoTrac pointing device and buttons Figure 2 6 ErgoTrac Pointing Device Right Button Left Button Cur...

Page 42: ...n item with the pointing cursor and while keeping the left pointing device button depressed moving the cursor to the desired new location then releas ing the button Figure 2 8 Figure 2 7 Clicking Left Click Left Double Click C A U T I O N If the interval between clicks is too long double clicking will not be executed P O I N T The interval between presses for double clicking and other parameters o...

Page 43: ...nal mouse You may want to try practicing with different adjustments until you find a combination that is comfortable for you USING THE KEYBOARD Your notebook has an integral 86 key keyboard Figure 2 9 The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101 key keyboard and also include Windows 95 keys and other special function keys This section describes only those items specific to your notebook Th...

Page 44: ...e holding down the Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice The choices in order are built in dis play panel only external monitor only or both built in display panel and external monitor Windows 95 Keys Your notebook has three Windows 95 keys two Start keys and an Application key The...

Page 45: ...er application software C A U T I O N The ESS AudioRack volume setting sets the maximum volume level of the hardware volume control knob will treat any floppy disk drive in exactly the same way regardless of where it is installed For floppy disk drive installation and removal instructions see Multi function Bays on pages 117 123 and External Installation of a Floppy Disk Drive on page 128 When you...

Page 46: ... Disk P O I N T When there is no floppy disk in the drive the Eject button is flush with the front of your notebook C A U T I O N If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is On there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk or the disk drive Figure 2 11 Floppy Disk Write Protect Preparing a Floppy Disk for Use Before you can use a new floppy disk you need to prepare it ...

Page 47: ... operate your CD ROM drive unless your notebook is sitting on a flat surface and the adjustment feet are folded against the bottom of the notebook Using a CD when the drive is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation Care of Floppy Disk Drives and Disks Avoid storing the floppy disk drive and disks in extremely hot and cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature ...

Page 48: ...ertion function you will have to start the CD from your desktop as your notebook will not automatically recognize that the CD has been loaded When removing the CD ROM from its case press down on the holder s center while lift ing out the CD ROM by its edges Always handle a CD ROM by the edges and avoid touching the surface Avoid storing any CD ROM in extreme temperatures Do not bend CD ROMs or set...

Page 49: ...formation on backing up your data files The factory installed software including the operating system can be restored from the Recovery CD ROM which came in the accessories box when you purchased your notebook See Restoring Your Pre installed Software from CD ROM on page 161 for more information Any application software which you have purchased and installed will have to be re installed from the o...

Page 50: ... be able to take advantage of this functionality in Windows 98 ACPI support is enabled in the BIOS set up utility as described in Section Three of this guide See pages 87 88 Using the Suspend Resume Button When your notebook is active the Suspend Resume button Figure 1 6 on page 6 can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode or into Save to Disk mode Push the Suspend Resume button w...

Page 51: ...e PowerPanel menu You can view the menu in icon format along the edge of your desktop by moving the cursor against the edge where you have chosen to keep your PowerPanel toolbar and letting it sit there until the toolbar appears C A U T I O N The Suspend or Save to Disk mode should not be used with certain PC Cards Check your PC Card documentation for more information C A U T I O N If you are runn...

Page 52: ...l and some are factory set and can only be viewed from either PowerPanel or the BIOS setup utility The profile choices are This group is factory set Maximum Battery Life Maximum Performance Power Management Off This one is set only from the BIOS setup utility Custom Settings This group is set from PowerPanel Presentation Green PC AC Profile Word Processing Communication Games The activation choice...

Page 53: ...n as the settings that will produce the longest possible battery life MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE PROFILE The Maximum Performance profile is a factory installed combination of timeouts and other power savings parameters read directly from the BIOS and chosen as the settings that will produce superior performance with reasonable battery life POWER MANAGEMENT OFF Turns off power management control from Wind...

Page 54: ...ook in Suspend mode Pressing the Suspend Resume button turns the power back on and lets you begin where you left off See Figure 2 14 on page 39 and Suspend Mode on pages 44 and 95 SYSTEM SAVE TO DISK ACTIVATION Clicking on the Save to Disk button or select ing System Save to Disk on the PowerPanel menu will put your notebook in Save to Disk mode Your notebook will be left in the Windows 95 pseudo ...

Page 55: ...ed from the Power Savings menu of the BIOS setup utility Your notebook s system memory typically stores the file s on which you are working the open application s and any other data required to support the operation s in progress When the Save to Disk function is activated your notebook saves the contents of the system memory to a file VIDEO STANDBY ACTIVATION Clicking on the Video Standby button ...

Page 56: ...is that power is not required to maintain your data This is particularly important if you will be leaving your notebook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time The drawback of using Save to Disk mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices P O I N T Save to Disk mode requires allocating a significant amount of hard drive capacity for sav...

Page 57: ... This parameter is enabled and disabled in the BIOS setup utility See page 96 Standby Mode Standby mode is one of the power management parameters 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 key stroke pointer action sound generation video display change modem transmission or recep tion...

Page 58: ...he modem include speakerphone and answering machine capabilities The answering machine capabilities require the use of third party software not included with your note book The other features are accessible via Windows 95 LapLink or MegaPhone INFRARED PORT Infrared IrDA compatible communication is a function that allows for wireless data transfer between your notebook and other IrDA compatible dev...

Page 59: ...of the Windows 95 Start menu If you aren t sure what software is pre installed check the Program folder If you need assistance with an individual application use their online help SoftPEG MPEG File Player The MPEG file player displays a screen to find the file which you wish to play You can setup the list to select from limited to particular types of files or display all files Opening the desired ...

Page 60: ...anel is in the equipment rack When it is off the dot on the button is black and the control panel is not in the rack You activate a slider or knob on a control panel by dragging it The functions available are DAT Digital Audio Tape player 3D 3D Stereo sound control MIDI Mixer and CD Audio CD player C A U T I O N The ESS AudioRack volume settings set the maximum volume level of the hardware volume ...

Page 61: ... floppy disk drive Optional Zip drive 20 speed maximum CD ROM drive Lithium ion Battery Using Tioman Tioman allows you to exchange removable devices without restarting the system by putting the system in suspend mode before you swap the device Press the resume button and the system will automatically detect the new device The software will automatically create drive letter s and list the drive und...

Page 62: ...Computer and Windows Explorer will automatically be removed 7 The taskbar icon and its ToolTip balloon will be updated to reflect the new device inserted in the bay Inserting Devices To insert a device into the bay 1 Your notebook should already be in suspend mode If it is not proceed to the Removing Devices section and follow the steps to suspend the computer Failure to do so can cause damage to ...

Page 63: ...l System Device Manager Look under Disk Drives Select the second HDD and open properties Select the settings tab in the options box Uncheck the INT 13 box Select OK BUT DO NOT RESTART Shutdown system and turn the power switch to off Without the second HDD in system turn the power switch to on You must perform these steps every time the INT 13 box becomes checked on boot detection P O I N T When th...

Page 64: ...etting Standard System Parameters 58 Advanced Menu Setting Device Feature Controls 67 Security Menu Setting the Security Features 89 Power Menu Setting Power Management Feature Controls 95 Boot Menu Selecting the Operating System Source 103 Info Menu Displaying Basic System Information 107 Exit Menu Leaving the Setup Utility 109 Setting Up Your Save To Disk File Allocation 112 ...

Page 65: ...rnal devices such as hard drives floppy disk drives CD ROM drives and PC Cards The most com monly assigned drive designators are listed below If you add other devices the drive desig nators may be different See your operating system manual for setting drive designations Drive Designators A Floppy disk drive Installable in either of the multi function bays of your notebook or use the external flopp...

Page 66: ... your operating system manual Change the primary boot device Change the power management parameter settings For a more convenient process see the PowerPanel on pages 40 44 Change a port address or other parameter Change an audio parameter setting 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 33 Change th...

Page 67: ...ooting Section See page 152 The Troubleshooting Section includes a list of error messages and their meanings See pages 158 160 3 If an error message is displayed on the screen and you want to enter the setup utility press the F2 key 4 When the setup utility starts with a fault pre sent the system displays the following message Warning Error message Continue 5 Press any key to enter the setup utili...

Page 68: ...N T Selecting a field causes a help message about that field to be displayed on the right hand side of the screen P O I N T Pressing the Enter key with the highlight on a selection that is not a submenu or auto selection will cause a list of all options for that item to be displayed Pressing the Enter key or Esc key will select the highlighted choice and remove the list 7 Pressing the F9 key reset...

Page 69: ... 57 Table 3 1 shows the names of the menu fields for the Main menu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use P O I N T System Time and System Date can also be set from your operating system without using the setup utility Use the calendar and time icon on your Control panel ...

Page 70: ...e 03 20 1996 You may change each segment of the date separately Move between the segments with the Tab key and or Shift Tab keys Legacy Diskette A 1 44 1 25 MB 3 1 2 Disabled 1 44 1 25 MB 3 1 2 Sets the format for floppy disk drive A if it is installed Primary Master Selects Primary Display the type of device on this ATA ATAPI interface if there is Master submenu one Pressing the Enter key selects...

Page 71: ...640 KB Displays the size of system memory which is detected automatically and cannot be changed by the setup utility Extended Memory 31 MB Displays the size of extended memory which is detected automatically and cannot be changed by the setup utility Memory Cache Selects the memory Allows you to set your system to use external memory cache cache submenu Language English US Japanese JP English US T...

Page 72: ...ayed at the top of the screen as well as on Main menu Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 2 shows the names of the menu fields for the Primary Master submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure...

Page 73: ... 65 535 identified as hard disk or User is selected When User is selected you can change the value This field is changed by incrementing pressing the Spacebar or by typing in the number Heads A number between 1 and 16 This item appears only when Auto is selected and the type is identified as hard disk or User is selected When User is selected you can change the value This field is changed by incre...

Page 74: ...Disabled Enables or disables logical Block Addressing in place of Cylinder Head Sector addressing This option cannot be changed when Auto is selected Transfer Mode Standard Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Selects the method for moving data to from the drive Autotype Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 4 the drive to select the optimum transfer mode This option Fast PIO 3 DMA cannot be changed when Auto is selected Multi wo...

Page 75: ... format CD ROM is used the CD ROM becomes Drive A If a hard disk format CD ROM is used the internal hard drive becomes Drive D and the CD ROM becomes Drive C and all other drive designations shift as necessary The boot sequence ignores the new drive designations however your application software will use the new designations C A U T I O N Be careful of the operating environment when booting from a...

Page 76: ...ache memory for your processor Follow the instruc tions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 3 shows the names of the menu fields for the Memory Cache submenu all the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special informa tion needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 3 Memory Cache Submenu ...

Page 77: ...ache Submenu Exiting from the Main Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on this menu you can either exit from the setup utility or move to another menu If you wish to exit from the setup utility press the Esc key or use the cursor keys to go to the Exit menu If you wish to move to another menu use the cursor keys See Navigating Through the Setup Utility on page 57 for more informatio...

Page 78: ...EATURE CONTROLS The Advanced Menu allows you to Enable or disable support for Plug Play operating systems Enable or disable BIOS support for ACPI Set the I O addresses for the serial and parallel ports Set the communication mode for the parallel port Set an audio function I O address interrupt level and DMA channel Select between the display panel and an external CRT display Enable or disable comp...

Page 79: ... which allows the user to modify settings for parallel and serial ports the floppy disk controller and the local bus IDE adapter Keyboard Mouse Features When selected opens the Keyboard Mouse Features submenu which allows setting external and internal keyboard and mouse parameters Multimedia Device When selected opens the Multimedia Device Configuration Configuration submenu which allows setting t...

Page 80: ...ptions and Defaults for the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Default Description PCI Configuration When selected opens additional menus to configure PCI devices DMI Event Logging When selected opens the DMI event logging configuration menu ACPI Features When selected opens the ACPI features menu which allows enabling and disabling ACPI BIOS ...

Page 81: ...ion normally Please keep a record of original settings before making any changes in the event that a restoration is required See your hardware and software documentation as well as the setup utility to determine settings limitations etc I O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu The I O Device Configuration submenu provides the ability to set the I O addresses and interrupt levels for t...

Page 82: ...a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use P O I N T All I O addresses in Table 3 5 are in hexadecimal P O I N T To prevent IRQ and address conflicts avoid changing the default settings If you must change the settings you can call 1 800 8FUJITSU for technical assistance C A U T I O N The BIOS will warn you of a resource conflict by p...

Page 83: ...RQ 3 IRQ 4 IRQ 4 Allows user to set the serial port interrupt when port A IRQ 10 IRQ 11 is Enabled Serial Port B Disabled Enabled Auto Enabled Configures the serial port A using either no configuration Disabled a user defined configuration Enabled or by allowing the BIOS or OS to choose the configuration Auto Mode IrDA FIR FIR Allows user to set the serial port mode when port B is Enabled Base I O...

Page 84: ...rt B is set to FIR this option is available allowing the user to set the DMA channel for the FIR of serial port B Parallel port Disabled Enabled Auto Enabled Configures the parallel port using either no configuration Disabled a user defined configuration Enabled or by allowing the BIOS or OS to choose the configuration Auto Mode Output Only Bi directional When the parallel port is enabled this opt...

Page 85: ...s Enabled Floppy disk controller Disabled Enabled Auto Enabled Enables and disables the floppy disk drive controller for both multi function bays and the external floppy disk drive port When Auto is selected allows the BIOS to choose the configuration for the controller Local Bus Both Disabled Both Enables and disables the integrated local bus IDE adapter IDE adapter Primary Secondary Table 3 5 Fi...

Page 86: ...ntegrated and external mouse and keyboard Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 6 shows the names of the menu fields for the Keyboard Mouse submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 6 Keyboar...

Page 87: ...e it immediately recognized and active Internal Pointing Device Auto Disabled Auto Disabled Sets the device controlling the mouse cursor on the screen Always Always Enabled Enabled makes the ErgoTrac pointing device always enabled whether there is an external mouse or not Auto Disabled makes the ErgoTrac pointing device turn off when an external pointing device is connected to the PS 2 port Table ...

Page 88: ...ick function Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 7 shows the names of the menu fields for the Multimedia Device Configuration submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 7 Multimedia Device C...

Page 89: ... is available allowing the user 390 393 394 397 to set the base I O address for the FM device MPU I O address 300 301 310 311 330 331 When Sound is Enabled this option is available allowing the user 320 321 330 331 to set the I O address for the MPU Interrupt IRQ 5 IRQ 7 IRQ 9 IRQ 5 When Sound is Enabled this option is available allowing the user IRQ 10 IRQ 11 to set the interrupt for the sound de...

Page 90: ...splay parameters Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 8 shows the names of the menu fields for the Video Features submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 8 Video Features Submenu ...

Page 91: ...al will be routed Simultaneous Compensation Enabled Disabled Disabled Enables or disables compensation which controls spacing on the display When Enabled displays with less than 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen Table 3 8 Fields Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu ...

Page 92: ... devices and to enable or disable built in PCI device modules Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 9 shows the names of the menu fields for the PCI Configuration submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s...

Page 93: ...r to reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices Internal Modem Disabled Enabled Enabled Allows the internal modem module to be enabled or disabled Table 3 9 Fields Options and Defaults for the PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu Menu Field Options Default Description ...

Page 94: ...ISA devices When an IRQ is reserved the BIOS does not use it for embedded PCI or ISA devices Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 10 shows the names of the menu fields for the IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI Configuration submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function an...

Page 95: ... legacy ISA devices and does not use it for embedded PCI or ISA devices IRQ 3 is removed from the IRQ bitmap in the PCI IRQ routing table IRQ 4 Available Reserved Available Reserves IRQ 4 IRQ 5 Available Reserved Available Reserves IRQ 5 IRQ 7 Available Reserved Available Reserves IRQ 7 IRQ 9 Available Reserved Available Reserves IRQ 9 IRQ 10 Available Reserved Available Reserves IRQ 10 IRQ 11 Ava...

Page 96: ... up the logs DMI event logging Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 11 shows the names of the menu fields for the DMI Event Logging submenu all the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 11 DMI Event Loggin...

Page 97: ...uses the event logs to clear at the next boot Once the logs are cleared this automatically sets to No until reset to yes by selecting yes here Event Logging Enabled Disabled Enabled Turns event logging on and off for all DMI events System Boot Event Enabled Disabled Disabled Turns event logging on and off for DMI system boot events Table 3 11 Fields options and Defaults for the DMI Event Logging S...

Page 98: ...anced Configuration and Power Interface parameters Follow the instruc tions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 12 shows the names of the menu fields for the ACPI Features submenu all the options for each field the default settings and a descrip tion of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 1...

Page 99: ... 3 12 Fields options and Defaults for the ACPI Features Submenu Exiting from the Advanced Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on the Advanced Menu you can either exit from setup utility or move to another menu If you wish to exit from setup utility press the Esc key to go to the Exit menu If you wish to move to another menu use the cursor keys ...

Page 100: ...to view the current data security configuration Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 13 shows the names of the menu fields for the Security menu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special informa tion needed to help understand the field s use The default conditi...

Page 101: ...ing System Disabled to be displayed If this happens restart the computer by turning off and on the power with the power switch and use the correct password on reboot C A U T I O N If the Power Management Security is Enabled and the Password on Boot is Disabled you will not be able to resume operation from the Suspend or Save to Disk modes P O I N T If you make an error when re entering the passwor...

Page 102: ... lower case letters or numbers To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re enter New Password field When a Supervisor Password is set it must be used to access the BIOS setup utility Set User Password Enter This field can only be accessed if the Supervisor Password is set Sets changes or cancels the User Password The User Pa...

Page 103: ... is set this feature is not available and no password is required Power Management Enabled Disabled Disabled When set to Enabled a password User or Supervisor is required Security to resume from Suspend or Save to Disk mode The password required is the same one required by the Password on Boot function Fixed disk boot sector Normal Write Protect Normal Sets write protection for the sector of the b...

Page 104: ...visor is required to access data on the disk drive on the Primary Master interface Primary Slave Enabled Disabled Disabled When set to Enabled a password User or Supervisor is required to access data on the Primary Slave interface Secondary Master Enabled Disabled Disabled When set to Enabled a password User or Supervisor is required to access data on the disk drive on the Secondary Master interfa...

Page 105: ...erating system Exiting from the Security Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on the Security Menu you can either exit from setup utility or move to another menu If you wish to exit from setup utility press the Esc key to go to the Exit Menu If you wish to move to another menu use the cursor keys ...

Page 106: ...See page 57 Table 3 14 shows the names of the menu fields for the Power menu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use P O I N T Most power management parameters can also be set from the Windows 95 desktop without entering the setup utility using PowerPanel by Phoenix Techno...

Page 107: ...tomize the parameters you will be able to set this yourself The options available vary from Off which has no inactivity shutoff to 20 minutes Video Timeout 2 minutes to Off Sets the length of time without any user input device activity 20 minutes Off before the display is turned off If you choose a factory combination of parameters this field will display the setting If you choose to customize the...

Page 108: ...es Off 15 Minutes Sets the length of time without any I O activity before your not book goes into Suspend mode If you choose a factory combination of parameters this field will display that setting If you choose to customize the parameters you will be able to set this yourself Off has no inactivity suspension Suspend Mode Suspend Save to Disk Suspend Sets the form of suspension state If you choose...

Page 109: ...ystem memory and operating parameters are loaded from the hard drive C A U T I O N In Save to Disk mode there is no indication on the Status Indicator to let you know you are suspended rather than shut off from the power switch You may want to make a habit of always trying the Suspend Resume button before using the power switch ...

Page 110: ... applies to internal external and PC Card modems Resume On Time On Off Off Sets whether or not to resume from a suspension state at a designated time This feature is available from either the Suspend mode or the Save to Disk mode Resume Time Sets the designated time on a 24 hour clock when the notebook is to automatically resume operation from the Suspend state The format of the clock setting is h...

Page 111: ...utes Performance Disabled Off Off Off Off Off Sample Customized Profile 2 Minutes 1 Minute On 1 Minute 5 Minutes To get even better battery life keep the display and volume settings as low as possible and use the sample customized profile Factory Installed Values for Power Saving Profiles Hard Disk Timeout Video Timeout Idle Mode Standby Timeout Auto Suspend Timeout ...

Page 112: ...hows the names of the menu fields for the Video Features submenu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Exiting from the Power Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on the Power menu you can either exit from the Setup utility or move to another menu If you wi...

Page 113: ...ok in Suspend mode Lid Open Resume On Off On Enables and disables having opening the Display panel acting as an automatic resume APM CPU Idle Mode Low Power Standard Low Power Sets the CPU speed during Idle mode LCD Backlight Mode Low Power Standard Standard Sets the CPU speed during Video timeout and Lid Closure Suspend activation Serial Mouse Activity Enabled Disabled Disabled Enables and disabl...

Page 114: ...SOURCE The Boot Menu is used to select the order in which the BIOS searches sources for the operating system Table 3 16 shows the names of the menu fields for the Boot menu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 16 Boot Menu ...

Page 115: ... Screen Enabled Disabled Disabled Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo screen during Power On Self Test Preboot Execution Enabled Disabled Disabled Turns on and off the preboot execution environment feature Environment Boot Device Priority Selects the Boot Device This menu allows setting up the source for the operating system Priority submenu Table 3 16 Fields Options a...

Page 116: ... checking of sources for the operating system Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 17 shows the names of the menu fields for the Boot Device Priority submenu all the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 1...

Page 117: ... the order number for that source Be sure to save your changed order when you exit the BIOS setup utility 2 Hard Drive 3 ATAPI CD ROM Drive Table 3 17 Fields Options and Defaults for the Boot Device Priority Submenu Exiting from Boot Menu When you have finished setting the boot para meters with the Boot menu you can either exit from the setup utility or move to another menu If you wish to exit fro...

Page 118: ...otebook Table 3 18 shows the names of the menu fields for the Info menu all the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 18 Info Menu P O I N T The asset number is an optional user entered field A asset number can be entered through the use of a third party software such as L...

Page 119: ... Version 1 08 BIOS Date 04 08 1998 BIOS Area E800h FFFFh CPU Type Pentium MMX CPU Speed 200 MHz L1 Cache 32 KB L2 Cache 512 KB Total Memory 32 MB On Board 32 MB SDRAM DIMM Not Installed Asset Number None Table 3 18 Fields Options and Defaults for the Info Menu ...

Page 120: ... to leave the setup utility Follow the instructions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make any changes See page 57 Table 3 19 shows the names of the menu fields for the Exit menu all of the options for each field the default settings and a description of the field s function and any special information needed to help understand the field s use Figure 3 19 Exit Menu ...

Page 121: ...BIOS memory When the BIOS recognizes this selection it will load the operating system and begin operation A message Warning Configuration Changes have not been saved Save before exiting Yes No will be displayed Load Setup Defaults Selecting Load Setup Defaults will load the factory preset default values for all menu fields then display the message Setup Confirmation Load Default configuration now ...

Page 122: ...utility will return to the Exit menu To return to another menu follow the directions in the Navigating Through the Setup Utility Section See page 57 Save Changes Selecting Save Changes will cause the new settings in all menus to be written to the BIOS memory Setup Confirmation Save Changes now Yes No When confirmed the setup utility will return to the Exit menu To return to another menu follow the...

Page 123: ...llocated to the Save to Disk function when a disk error has occurred 5 Find out how much space is needed to perform the Save to Disk function with the current memory configuration and how much unused space is available on the internal hard drive To find out how much space is needed to perform the Save to Disk function with the current memory configuration and how much unused space is available on ...

Page 124: ...OS prompt type PHDISK CREATE FILE 4 Press the Enter key 5 The utility will create a Save to Disk file called SAVE2DSK BIN in the root directory It will be of the minimum size needed to support the Save to Disk function with the current memory configuration If you have had a read or write error when you tried to perform a Save to Disk operation you can re allocate space to compensate for bad blocks...

Page 125: ...rallel Port Devices 126 Serial Port Devices 126 USB Devices 126 Microphone 126 Stereo Line In Devices 126 Headphones 126 Telephone Lines 127 Mouse or Keyboard 127 External Monitor 127 Theft Prevention Lock 127 External Installation of a Floppy Disk Drive 128 Memory Upgrade Module 129 LANdock 132 Port Replicator 136 ...

Page 126: ...llows you to connect headphones or powered speakers A PS 2 port on the right side of your note book allows you to connect an external mouse keyboard or numeric keypad An external floppy disk drive port on the right side of your notebook allows you to attach an external floppy disk drive when the Multi function bays are being used for other purposes A USB port in the right side of your note book al...

Page 127: ...Drive Floppy Disk Drive Lithiun ion Battery Device Adapter for Bay 2 Zip Drive Bay 1 Modules Bay 2 Modules The Multi function bays support a variety of configurations Multi function Bay 1 supports 3 5 floppy disk drive included with your notebook Lithium ion battery included with your notebook Optional Zip drive Multi function Bay 2 supports 20 speed maximum CD ROM drive included with your noteboo...

Page 128: ...odule If the module does not move easily remove it and check for dirt or foreign objects It will require a firm push to latch the module in place The Lithium ion battery included with your notebook can power your notebook from either bay Your notebook also supports a dual battery configuration with a Lithium ion battery in both bays at the same time The optional sec ond battery must be purchased s...

Page 129: ... toward the body of your notebook C A U T I O N The system must be in Suspend mode before attempting to insert a device into either of the Multi function Bays Failure to do so can cause damage to your notebook or the device Installing a Device in Multi function Bay 2 1 If you are swapping a device your computer should already be suspended If it is not go through steps 1 to 4 of the previous sectio...

Page 130: ...lti function Bay 2 with the solid side up and the rounded edges toward you 2 Align your Multi function Bay 1 device with the finger ridge up and the connector away from you 3 Set the device adapter for Multi function Bay 2 on top of the Multi function Bay 1 device and adjust until the finger ridge shows through the hole in the device adapter for Multi function Bay 2 and the alignment pins on the M...

Page 131: ...ing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Figure 4 5 CD ROM Drive Do not disassemble or dismantle the hard disk drive After the optional second hard drive is installed it will take a short time for your notebook to recognize it You will need to format your optional second hard drive when you install it for ...

Page 132: ...our notebook See page 26 Batteries should be removed and stored sepa rately in a cool dry place if your notebook is not going to be used for an extended period of time Installing the Battery The battery may be installed singly in either bay using the device adapter for Multi function Bay 2 With the purchase of an additional bat tery batteries may be installed in a dual config uration one in each b...

Page 133: ...n the screen Figure 4 8 Floppy Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive can be installed in either Multi function Bay In Bay 1 install directly or in Bay 2 install in the device adapter first In addi tion an optional external floppy disk drive may be purchased to use when both Multi function bays are needed for other uses For information on the care and use of floppy disk drives see Flop...

Page 134: ... of them Do not force cards into the slot Avoid dropping cards or subjecting them to excessive vibration Figure 4 9 Installing and Removing a PC Card Eject Button Slot 1 Eject Button Slot 2 PC Card Lock PC CARDS PC Cards perform a wide variety of functions and are ideal for mobile computers Some available PC Cards Fax data modem cards Type II Local area network LAN cards Type II Wireless LAN cards...

Page 135: ... slot in the left side panel of your notebook Some PC Cards will not work when all possible devices are enabled If a PC Card is not recognized you will need to open the Control panel the System fold er and then the Device Manager and choose a device to disable so that the resources can be used by the PC Card C A U T I O N Some PC Cards can only be installed or removed with the power in Suspend mod...

Page 136: ...VICES When installing a device on the USB Port be sure that the connector is the right size aligned and fully seated See Figure 1 8 on page 8 P O I N T Plugging in headphones disables the built in stereo speakers 4 Verify that the You can safely remove your card message appears 5 If the device cannot be removed message appears save all files close all applications and exit Windows 95 then shut off...

Page 137: ...row on the connector to point to the bottom of your note book and push it in until the connector seats A mouse keyboard or keypad may be installed and automatically recognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups See Figure 1 8 on page 8 EXTERNAL MONITOR You may install an external monitor on the external monitor port on the rear panel of your notebook Make sure that the wide sid...

Page 138: ...of a Floppy Disk Drive External Floppy Disk Drive Port External Floppy Disk Drive Connector Cover Connector Release Button Connector Release Button External Floppy Disk Drive EXTERNAL INSTALLATION OF A FLOPPY DISK DRIVE To install a floppy disk drive externally you must purchase an optional external floppy disk drive To connect a floppy disk drive externally 1 Close all files and exit all applicat...

Page 139: ...bottom side up with the front panel toward you 4 Remove the screws at the front of the memory upgrade module compartment See Figure 4 11 5 Remove the cover by tilting the front edge up and then pulling forward until the tabs on the cover are free See Figure 4 11 6 Remove the memory upgrade module from the static guarded sleeve MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE Your notebook has 32MB of installed SDRAM To incr...

Page 140: ...5 7 Align the memory upgrade module with the part side up Align the connector edge of the memory upgrade module with the connector slot in the compartment The connector will be pointing toward the rear of the notebook Figure 4 12 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Figure 4 12 Press the connec tor edge of the module firmly down and into the connector To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module ...

Page 141: ...ample for Total RAM System Extended Installed Memory Memory 32 MB 640 K 31 7 MB 48 MB 640 K 48 5 MB 64 MB 640 K 64 MB 96 MB 640 K 97 MB Figure 4 13 LANdock Front View LANdock unit Leveling Alignment Foot Alignment Notches Docking Connector Telephone Connector Undock Request Button Docked LED Ready to Undock LED Docking Release Lever Docking Alignment Pins Checking the Computer Recognition of New M...

Page 142: ...lignment receptacles in the bottom of your notebook Figure 1 10 on page 10 If the total memory displayed is not what you believe it should be check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed If it is properly installed and the capacity is not cor rectly recognized see the Troubleshooting Section starting on page 138 Undock Request Button PCCard Slot External Monitor Port External Floppy...

Page 143: ...Book Docked LED is illuminated See Figures 4 13 and 4 16 11 Return your notebook to operation using the Suspend Resume button or power switch as appropriate When setting up for the first time you must use the power switch Connecting Devices to the LANdock or Port Replicator Connect devices to your LANdock or Port Replicator in exactly the same way you would your notebook Figure 4 14 shows the loca...

Page 144: ...e added capabilities In the Windows 95 Start menu there is a PC Eject choice between the Suspend mode and Shutdown selections Use the PC Eject choice to enable the undocking of your LifeBook Both an external mouse and an external key board can be connected at the same time Be sure to plug them into the correct PS 2 ports There is an additional PC Card slot To Remove Your Notebook from the LANdock ...

Page 145: ...ignment Foot Alignment Notches Docking Connector Telephone Connector Docking Release Lever Docking Alignment Pins C A U T I O N When your notebook is mounted in the LANdock it is essentially a desktop PC not a mobile notebook DO NOT unplug the docking device with the oper ating system active You may cause a loss of data and a system error when you restart your notebook ...

Page 146: ...external key board can be connected at the same time Be sure to plug them into the correct PS 2 ports External Monitor Port External Floppy Disk Drive Port Dual USBPorts RJ 11 Jack DC Power Jack Serial Port PS 2 Mouse Port Parallel Port PS 2 Keyboard Port Figure 4 17 Port Replicator Rear View C A U T I O N When your notebook is mounted in the Port Replicator it is essentially a desktop PC not a mo...

Page 147: ...i n g S e c t i o n F i v e Identifying the Problem 138 Specific Problems 139 Power On Self Test Messages 158 Emergency CD ROM Tray Release 161 Modem Setup and Commands 161 Restoring Your Pre installed Software from CD ROM 162 ...

Page 148: ...plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your notebook using the power switch Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved refer to the problem guide table which follows for more detailed troubleshooting information Page 139 has ...

Page 149: ...ebook Your support representative will then use the service computer to call your notebook and perform diagnostic tests to find the nature of your problem Messages will be displayed on the screen explaining what is being done and giving any instructions that you need User Problem Guides When you have problems with your notebook try to find the symptoms under the Problem column of the table for the...

Page 150: ...utility Multimedia Device Configuration submenu of the Advanced menu to the default values See pages 77 78 5 Software driver is not configured correctly 5 Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help CD ROM Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize CD ROM 1 Shipping card is still in the CD ROM drive tray 1 Remove shipping card and replace CD in tray 2 CD ROM is installed ...

Page 151: ...g system is booted from a CD ROM drive designations are automatically adjusted 7 Windows CD auto insertion function 7 Start the CD from the desktop or is disabled application software or re enable the Windows CD auto insertion function See CD ROM Access Indicator on pages 21 22 for more information The CD ROM Access indicator on the Status 1 The Windows CD auto insertion function 1 This is normal ...

Page 152: ...s to floppy 1 Verify your password and security settings disk data 2 Floppy diskis not loaded correctly 2 Eject floppy disk check orientation and re insert See Floppy Disk Drive on pages 34 35 3 BIOS setup utility has Diskette 3 Revise the setup utility Main menu settings Controller Disabled See Main Menu on pages 58 60 4 The floppy disk drive may not be 4 Remove and re install your floppy disk dr...

Page 153: ...pplication when a bootable CD ROM was is in use by the operating system When the used to start the notebook operating system is booted from a CD ROM drive designations are automatically adjusted See Primary Master Submenu on pages 60 63 3 Security is set so operating system can not 3 Verify your password and security settings be started without a password See Security menu on pages 89 94 Keyboard ...

Page 154: ...nto the PS 2 Keyboard port Figure 4 14 on page 132 and Figure 4 17 on page 136 You have connected an external keyboard or a 1 Your operating system software is not setup 1 Check your device and operating system mouse and it seems to be locking up the system with the correct software driver for that device documentation and activate the proper driver 2 Your system has crashed 2 Restart your system ...

Page 155: ... Parallel Serial and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel port device 1 The device is not properly installed 1 Remove and re install the device a serial port device or a USB device See Parallel Port Devices on page 126 Your notebook does not recognize the device Serial Port on Devices on page 126 or USB or the device does not seem to work properly Devices on page 126 2 The device may ...

Page 156: ...system See PC Cards on pages 103 105 2 The card may have been installed with an 2 Close your application and application running and your notebook restart your notebook doesn t know it s there 3 Your software may not have the correct 3 See your software documentation software driver active and activate the correct driver 4 You may have the wrong I O address 4 See your PC Card documentation to sele...

Page 157: ...l to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See pages 20 21 Install the primary battery if it is not installed or a Power adapter if all batteries are dead or unavailable See pages 122 123 and 11 12 2 The primary battery is installed but is 2 When the batteries are dead there will be a completely discharged there is no optional beep when the power switch is turned on second battery ...

Page 158: ...nd 2 4 on pages 20 21 Move the AC cord to a different outlet check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet if you are using an auto airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position 4 The primary battery is installed but is 4 When the battery is dead there will be completely discharged there is no optional a beep when the power switc...

Page 159: ...Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the Power adapter AC or auto airline installed presence and condition of the batteries See Figure 2 3 on page 20 Install a Power adapter or install a battery in one of the Multi function bays in the front of your notebook See Multi function Bay Devices on pages 97 100 If the battery is not charged use a Power adapter until it is charged 7 The primary batter...

Page 160: ...ower management parameters are set 1 Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does for auto timeouts which are too short for not restore operation push the Suspend your operating needs Resume button Check the PowerPanel set tings or close your applications and go to the setup utility Power Savings menu and adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs See the PowerPanel on pages 40 ...

Page 161: ...s are dead 1 When the batteries are dead there will be a beep when the power switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend mode See page 29 Replace the battery with a charged one or install a Power adapter 2 No batteries are installed 2 Install a charged battery See Multi function Bay Devices on pages 117 119 3 The batteries are improperly installed 3 Verify th...

Page 162: ...st according to your operating needs 3 The brightness is turned all the way up 3 Turn down the brightness adjustment The higher the brightness the more power your display uses 4 The batteries are very old 4 Replace the batteries 5 The batteries have been exposed to 5 Replace the batteries high temperatures 6 The batteries are too hot or too cold 6 Restore the notebook to normal operating See Batte...

Page 163: ...utility 1 Set the operating source by pressing the Esc power on information but fails to load are not compatible with your configuration key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the operating system the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu on page 103 2 You have a secured system requiring a 2 Make sure you have the right password password to lo...

Page 164: ...ting the BIOS setup utility utility returning it to previous settings 2 The BIOS CMOS hold up battery has failed 2 Contact your support representative for repairs This is not a user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years Video Problems The built in display is blank 1 Something is pushing on the Closed 1 Clear the Closed Cover switch when you turn on your notebook Cover switch See F...

Page 165: ...out 5 The notebook turned on with a series of beeps 5 Power On Self Test POST has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate Contact your support representative The display goes blank by itself after you 1 The notebook has gone into Video timeout 1 Use the keyboard or pointer and if have been using it Standby mode Suspend mode or Save to Disk that does not restore operation pus...

Page 166: ... tiny and few in number 1 This is normal do nothing this is normal for a large LCD display 2 If the spots are numerous or large enough to 2 Display is faulty contact your interfere with your operation needs support representative The application display uses only a portion 1 You are running an application that does not 1 Display compression gives a clearer but of your screen and is surrounded by a...

Page 167: ... page 127 3 Your operating system software is not setup 3 Check your device and operating system with the correct software driver for that device documentation and activate the proper driver 4 Your external monitor is not compatible 4 See your monitor documentation and the with your notebook External Monitor Support portions of Appendix A on pages 170 177 Miscellaneous Problems An error message is...

Page 168: ...rly If you have an installed memory upgrade module verify that the module is properly installed If it is properly installed you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested Failing Bits nnnn The hex number nnnn is a map...

Page 169: ...case that you see this message you may have some display problems You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information Keyboard controller error The keyboard con troller test failed You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then Contact your support representative Keyboard error Keyboard ...

Page 170: ... an expected life of 2 to 3 years System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and reconfigure the system System RAM Failed at offset nnnn System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error w...

Page 171: ...cteristics and provides the necessary com mand strings to operate the modem The inter nal modem operation is controlled by generic AT commands from the operating system and application software The standard long form result codes may in some cases be displayed on your screen to keep you informed of the actions of your modem The operating system and application software may suppress display of the ...

Page 172: ...e installed that was installed when you received it from the factory You must now set up the file for your Save to Disk function see Setting Up Your Save To Disk File Allocation starting on page 112 load any programs which you pur chased and installed after you got your note book and restore your data files If you did not choose the format and recover option your data files will still exist You ar...

Page 173: ...C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e S e c t i o n S i x Caring for Your Notebook 164 Increasing Battery Life 165 Caring for Your Batteries 165 ...

Page 174: ... the notebook and the battery packs CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK The LifeBook 700 Series is a durable but sensitive electronic device Treat it with respect and care Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case Keep it away from food and beverages If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook 1 Turn it off 2 Position it so that the liquid can run out 3 Let it dry out for 24 hours or ...

Page 175: ... maximum battery life 5 Put your notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it 6 Limit your CD ROM access 7 Disable the Windows 95 CD automatic insertion function See page 20 8 Always use fully charged batteries CARING FOR YOUR BATTERIES If your notebook is to be stored for a month or longer turn the machine off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your note...

Page 176: ...i o n s a n d G l o s s a r y A p p e n d i c e s Appendix A Specifications 168 Warranty 168 LifeBook 770Tx Specifications 168 LifeBook 790Tx Specifications 171 Approvals 175 Popular Accessories 175 Appendix B Glossary 176 ...

Page 177: ...le slot in a compartment in the bottom of the notebook SDRAM Modules are recommended but EDO RAM Modules will work Fujitsu product numbers 16MB SDRAM FPCEM05 32MB SDRAM FPCEM06 64MB SDRAM FPCEM07 Installing an EDO RAM Module will cause your entire system to operate at slower EDO timing 8MB EDO RAM FPCEM01A 16MB EDO RAM FPCEM02A 32MB EDO RAM FPCEM03 64MB EDO RAM Third Party Only BIOS Memory 512KB F...

Page 178: ...n ProSwap by Agaté Technologies Microsoft Windows 95 LapLink by Traveling Software MegaPhone by AVEO Inc VirusScan by McAfee Associates Audio Rack 32 for Windows 95 by ESS Technology Inc SoftPEG by CompCore Multimedia Inc PowerPanel by Phoenix Technologies Input Output Connections One Type III two Type I II PC Card slot PCMCIA Standard 2 1 with CardBus support Zoomed Video support via Slot 1 One 6...

Page 179: ...External Mouse Support PS 2 compatible Management Standard DMI 2 0 WFM 1 1 Power Batteries One modular Lithium ion battery Fujitsu Model FPCBP11 Rechargeable 10 8V 3300 mAh Operating time of up to 3 hours Rapid charge notebook off or in suspend mode in about three 3 hours Standard charge normal use with limited CD and hard drive access in about nine 9 hours C A U T I O N Actual battery life will v...

Page 180: ...ntion Lock Lock slot on the right side panel for use with physical restraining security systems The lock ing system by Kensington is recommended LIFEBOOK 790TX SPECIFICATIONS Microprocessor Intel Pentium 266MHz with MMX technology L1 and L2 cache PCI bus architecture and CardBus architecture Memory System Memory 32MB SDRAM L1 Cache Memory 32KB within CPU L2 Cache Memory 512KB Pipeline Burst SRAM E...

Page 181: ... minimum impedance 32 Ohms Stereo line in jack 880 mVrms or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Mono microphone jack 125 mVp p or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in speakers 28 mm diameter Stereo One built in monaural microphone Communication Internal 56K fax data voice modem 56 Kbps data voice transmission 14 4 Kbps fax transmission DSVD See page 3 for caution on modem One IrDA compatible i...

Page 182: ...display capability Diagonal dimension 12 1 800 x 600 pixel resolution 16M colors 640 x 480 pixel resolution 16M colors SVGA and VGA compatible External Monitor Support SVGA and VGA compatible CRT displays 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 16M colors 800 x 600 pixel resolution 16M colors 640 x 480 pixel resolution 16M colors Keyboards Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboa...

Page 183: ...ter can remain in Suspend mode for approximately 24 hours or more Conforms to ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface version 1 0 Dimensions and Weight Overall Dimensions Approximately 11 7 x 9 7 x 2 3 297 mm x 246 mm x 58 mm Weight Approximately 7 6 lbs 3 5 Kg with floppy disk drive and battery installed Dual Battery Configuration Operating time of up to 6 hours Rapid charge notebook off ...

Page 184: ...ard drive Fujitsu Model FPCHDD03 LANdock Fujitsu Model FPCDS11 The LANdock provides connections for RS 232C Serial device Parallel device VGA SVGA XGAmonitor Mouse PS 2 Keyboard PS 2 Slot for Two Type II one Type III PC Cards without Zoomed Video support Telephone line RJ 11 10 100 Base T Ethernet line RJ 45 MIDI joystick device Two USB devices External floppy disk drive Stereo Headphone Microphon...

Page 185: ...d operat ing system to provide it with information on the configuration and status of the hardware Bit An abbreviation for binary digit A single piece of information which is either a one 1 or a zero 0 bps An abbreviation for bits per second Used to describe data transfer rates Boot To start up a computer and load its operating system from disk ROM or other storage media into RAM Bus An electrical...

Page 186: ...t is a floppy disk if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk Diskette A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter DMA Direct Memory Access Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU...

Page 187: ...s system memory FCC Federal Communication Commission Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible GB Gigabyte Gigabyte 1 073 741 824 bytes 2 raised to the thirtieth power Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff Hexadecimal A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number 0 9 A B C D E F Example ...

Page 188: ...ze and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries LPT Port Line Printer Port A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports MB Megabyte Megabyte 1 048 576 bytes 2 raised to the twentieth power Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and app...

Page 189: ...r keys of a keyboard 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 A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your Computer Status and error messages may be displayed before the oper ating s...

Page 190: ...t PS 2 An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards for con necting external devices such as keyboards and monitors RAM Random Access Memory A hardware compo nent of your computer that holds binary infor mation both program and data as long as it has the proper power applied to it RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associ ated circuitry which allows th...

Page 191: ...rs to control each pixel of the display screen individually UL Underwriters Laboratories An independent organization that tests and certifies the electri cal safety of devices VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control Write Protect Pre...

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Page 193: ...level indicator 21 28 29 life 18 27 41 43 100 163 165 170 174 power 7 12 40 41 Bi directional 73 169 173 BIOS setup utility 7 12 13 38 42 44 46 48 53 55 57 70 91 106 140 144 153 154 161 Block addressing 63 179 Boot booting 13 55 64 76 104 CD ROM 55 64 143 device 55 104 106 sector protection 94 sequence 53 54 64 138 153 154 159 Brightness 6 7 18 27 38 152 155 165 170 174 Cache memory 65 168 171 176...

Page 194: ...ata security 12 54 56 89 Date 54 55 58 59 108 138 182 DC power 8 11 12 132 136 176 Dead battery alarm level 29 suspend mode 29 147 148 150 151 warning condition 44 Default value 177 Device adapter 2 3 8 34 117 120 122 123 169 172 Digital PBX 4 10 47 127 DIMM 108 168 171 177 Disk diskette 50 52 59 92 106 118 142 158 177 182 drive 50 52 106 118 158 errors 25 Display compression 156 panel 6 7 17 18 2...

Page 195: ...15 43 47 49 124 138 161 169 172 FCC 175 178 Feet 10 11 19 36 37 132 171 174 File transfers 47 49 Fixed disk 92 93 158 159 Floppy disk drive 2 4 7 9 17 20 23 24 34 36 50 52 54 59 74 115 117 123 128 132 136 139 142 158 159 162 168 169 171 175 drive access indicator 23 35 format 34 55 64 Fn 32 33 55 127 154 157 170 173 Function keys 32 33 170 173 Gigabyte 178 Half duplex 73 Hard disk 41 43 46 62 64 9...

Page 196: ...4 179 joystick 68 77 78 132 175 K56flex 4 KB 60 108 179 Keyboard 5 7 9 11 17 19 23 24 30 32 33 39 46 50 68 75 76 90 115 116 127 132 134 136 139 143 144 150 155 156 159 169 170 173 175 180 182 Kilobyte 179 Label 10 11 15 34 37 125 139 140 LAN 26 28 124 152 179 LANdock 115 131 135 142 144 175 LBA 63 177 179 LBA mode control 63 LCD 7 102 156 170 173 179 181 License agreement 14 Lithium ion battery se...

Page 197: ...72 173 Mouse 5 9 30 33 68 75 76 90 102 115 116 127 132 134 136 139 143 144 169 170 173 175 Mouse cursor 31 76 MPEG file player 48 MPEG 1 5 169 172 MPU 401 180 Multi function bay 2 3 5 8 10 11 20 28 34 50 52 55 115 117 123 149 151 Multi sector 63 Multimedia device 48 68 77 78 140 NTSC 180 Numeric keypad 9 23 32 33 116 169 170 173 NumLk 7 20 23 33 NVRAM 159 Operating system 5 12 13 15 16 24 25 34 35...

Page 198: ...180 Power adapter 20 27 29 41 43 122 129 147 152 indicator 19 29 39 management 5 7 17 26 27 29 38 43 46 53 55 90 92 95 150 155 156 165 170 171 174 On Self Test 24 54 56 92 104 131 137 145 154 155 158 159 180 savings 7 38 44 46 57 96 100 150 152 155 171 174 source 24 29 44 138 149 151 switch 5 8 9 19 21 23 26 29 43 52 54 90 98 126 129 131 133 134 138 143 147 151 160 PowerPanel 5 28 38 44 46 48 55 9...

Page 199: ...DRAM 4 108 129 168 171 181 Second lithium ion battery 4 12 20 24 26 28 116 Sectors 62 63 Security 12 13 53 57 89 94 127 142 143 153 171 174 Security menu 12 53 89 91 94 143 153 Serial port 9 10 72 73 102 115 116 126 132 136 145 181 Setup utility see BIOS Shadow RAM 160 181 Shortcut Menu 33 Shorted batteries see Battery Shutdown 15 25 26 29 52 54 125 134 139 143 152 Software data security 12 Softwa...

Page 200: ...ery 160 System clock 182 System date 58 59 System error 24 135 136 System memory 11 43 45 60 97 99 130 131 160 168 171 178 System time 58 59 System timer 160 Telephone 5 9 15 99 115 116 127 131 135 169 173 175 TFT 4 170 173 182 Theft prevention lock 8 115 127 171 174 Tilt adjustment feet 10 11 Time 13 15 24 26 28 31 33 37 38 44 45 52 54 55 58 59 96 97 99 118 121 123 127 130 133 134 136 153 155 160...

Page 201: ...imeout 42 46 96 100 102 155 Virus 5 14 48 Voice 4 47 49 169 172 VRAM 182 Windows 2 5 7 13 16 19 20 22 24 26 31 33 38 40 42 48 50 52 54 58 87 95 118 123 125 126 134 141 149 158 165 169 170 172 173 176 Windows setup 158 Windows taskbar 125 Write protect 35 92 182 XGA 175 182 Zip drive 4 7 8 20 22 50 51 116 117 123 169 172 182 Zoomed video 5 116 124 169 172 175 182 ...

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