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Critical Point

Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your
display video. Each time you press the key combination, you will step to the next choice,
starting with the built-in display panel only, moving to the external monitor only, finally moving
to both the built-in display panel and an external monitor.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. Your microphone must be
equipped with a 1/8”(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook.
In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps:

1 Align the connector with the port opening.
2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

Mini-VGA Port

The mini-VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor. In order to connect an external monitor
follow these easy steps:

1 Take the mini-VGA cable out of the accessory package that came with your system.
2 Align the connector with the port opening.
3 Push the connector into the port until it is seated.

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Summary of Contents for LifeBook P2110

Page 1: ...atents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby...

Page 2: ...l rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes 11 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 12 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous v...

Page 3: ... high safety is secured could lead directly to death personal injury severe physical damage or other loss hereinafter High Safety Required Use including without limitation nuclear power reactioncore control in nuclear atomic facility airplane automatic aircraft flight control air traffic control operation control in mass transport control system medical instrument for life support system missile l...

Page 4: ...r used on any media or part of any Product returned to Fujitsu or its service providers for Warranty Service or other repair including but not limited to the costs of recovering such programs data or other information It is solely your responsibility as the Purchaser to back up any software programs data or information stored on any storage media or any part of a Product returned for Warranty Serv...

Page 5: ...ted below To do so would result in your modem being operated in a non compliant manner Call Attempts Retries Applications software shall be configured so that no more than 3 attempts are made to establish a connection to a given number Note if the modem can detect service tones up to 10 attempts can be made If the call sequence is unsuccessful there shall be a delay of at least 30 minutes before a...

Page 6: ... dialing while the New Zealand standard is DTMF tone dialing There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing It is strongly recommended that pulse dialing is not used Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom s Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment PC associated with this device The associated equipment shall be set to operate with...

Page 7: ...g is not possible Please see below instruction for quick modem setup A If you are located in Australia 1 Go to Control panel select modem icon 2 Choose Australia in What country region are you in now 3 Select Phone system as Tone Dialing 4 Close B If you are located in New Zealand 1 Go to Control panel select modem icon 2 Choose New Zealand in What country region are you in now 3 Select Phone syst...

Page 8: ...hone system as Tone Dialing 5 Click OK and Apply Note The screens and illustrations shown in this examples may slightly vary depending on the operating environment that you have installed B If you are located in New Zealand 1 Click start select Control panel select Phone and Modem Options 2 Double click New Location 3 Choose New Zealand in Country region pull down menu bar 4 Select Phone system as...

Page 9: ...e indicates the concrete nature of the warning The example on the left is a caution for electric shock The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior The symbol inside the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition The example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited The indicates instructions that must be followed The symbol inside indicates the concrete nature of tho...

Page 10: ...ers but uppercase letters may be used Product names The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual Microsoft Windows XP operating system is written as Windows XP Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is written as Windows 98 Microsoftt Millennium Edition operating system is written as Windows Me Microsoft MS DOS operating system Version 6 2 V is written as MS DOS Microsoft W...

Page 11: ...rts and their functions quick point operation methods and other devices SECTION 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer SECTION 3 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed Care and Maintenance Read this section as the necessity arises SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 ...

Page 12: ...es 17 Removing and Installing Modular Devices 17 7 LifeBook Application Panel 20 Application Launch Buttons 20 E MAIL Notification LED 20 Desktop Control Panel 21 Using The E MAIL Notification LED 22 Using The CD Player 22 SECTION 2 1 Power Sources 26 Connecting The Power Adapters 26 2 Display Panel 27 Opening The DIisplay Panel 27 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 27 Closing The Display Panel 28...

Page 13: ...2 Loading a DVD CD CD R or CD RW MEDIA 43 Removing Media 44 Using the DVD CD RW Drive Software 44 Using the DVD CD RW Drive on Battery Power 45 Auto Insert Notification Function 46 8 PC Cards 47 Installing PC Cards 47 Removing PC Cards 48 9 Memory Upgrade Module 49 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 49 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 52 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity 52 ...

Page 14: ...dentifying the Problem 60 Specific Problems 60 Troubleshooting Table 61 Power On Self Test Messages 70 Emergency DVD Tray Release 73 2 Care and Maintenance 74 Batteries 76 Floppy Disks and Drives 76 Media Care 77 PC Cards 78 3 Glossary 79 ...

Page 15: ...s 17 Removing and Installing Modular Devices 17 7 LifeBook Application Panel 20 Application Launch Buttons 20 E MAIL Notification LED 20 Desktop Control Panel 21 Using The E MAIL Notification LED 22 Using The CD Player 22 SECTION 2 1 Power Sources 26 Connecting The Power Adapters 26 2 Display Panel 27 Opening The DIisplay Panel 27 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness 27 Closing The Display Panel 28 ...

Page 16: ... Loading a DVD CD CD R or CD RW MEDIA 43 Removing Media 44 Using the DVD CD RW Drive Software 44 Using the DVD CD RW Drive on Battery Power 45 Auto Insert Notification Function 46 8 PC Cards 47 Installing PC Cards 47 Removing PC Cards 48 9 Memory Upgrade Module 49 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 49 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module 52 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity 52 1...

Page 17: ...dentifying the Problem 60 Specific Problems 60 Troubleshooting Table 61 Power On Self Test Messages 70 Emergency DVD Tray Release 73 2 Care and Maintenance 74 Batteries 76 Floppy Disks and Drives 76 Media Care 77 PC Cards 78 3 Glossary 79 ...

Page 18: ...1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 ...

Page 19: ...d releases the display panel 2 Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics 3 E Mail Button The E Mail button helps you manage your e mail 4 Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed 5 Stereo Speakers The built in dual speakers allow for stereo sound SECTION 1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 20: ...d Resume Power On button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows 9 Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook LifeBook Application Panel The LifeBook Application Panel prov...

Page 21: ...optional bay battery If neither device is installed the weight saver should be installed 2 Flexible Bay Eject Lever The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device 3 Emergency CD Tray Release The Emergency CD Tray Release allows you to open the CD tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook 4 DVD CD RW Drive Eject Button The DVD CD RW Drive eject button releasing the drive tray u...

Page 22: ...Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot 4 IEEE 1394 Jack The 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera 5 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device 6 Mini VGA Jack The mini VGA jack allows you to connect your LifeBook notebook to an external monitor w...

Page 23: ...ormat or to use external speakers with your LifeBook 2 Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone 3 S Video Port The S Video output is used to transmit the S Video signal The S Video port is used to connect to a compatible TV or VCR 4 USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices 5 Power Off Button The power off button allows y...

Page 24: ...BX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details Some hotels have Digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem 7 LAN RJ 45 Jack The internal LAN RJ 45 jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet 10 100 Base TX connection 8 DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC ada...

Page 25: ...d for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithiumion battery 3 Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook In addition the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to...

Page 26: ...ok is shut off The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows but have not turned off the power switch 2 AC Adapter Indicator The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter or the batteries This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using...

Page 27: ...r cold to charge CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged 76 100 Charging 76 100 51 75 26 50 11 25 Low Warning 11 Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery 3 Battery Level Indicators The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and or the optional second Lithiumion battery are installed Battery 1 refe...

Page 28: ...rive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed 7 PC Card Access Indicator The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed 8 Numeric Lock Indicator The Numeric Lock ind...

Page 29: ...ocuments Function keys The keys labeled F1 through F12 are used in conjunction with the Fn key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running Windows keys These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button or the right button on your pointing device SECTION 1 Using The Keyboard 1 Numeric Keypad Certain keys on the k...

Page 30: ...holding Fn will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off Note that the Fn F4 combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS See Entering the BIOS Setup Utility Fn F5 Pressing F5 while holding Fn allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation Video compensation controls spacing on the display When it is enabled displays with less than 1280 x 768 or 800 x 600 ...

Page 31: ...tion as a right mouse button When used with the cursor control the middle button allows you to scroll up and down a screen The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used SECTION 1 Left button Cursor Control Right button Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button To left click move the cursor to the item you wish to select press the top ...

Page 32: ...Point Device Control Adjustment The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box There are three aspects of Quick Point operation which you can adjust Buttons This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in double clicking ...

Page 33: ...m within the Volume Control on the Taskbar Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding Fn will decrease the volume of your notebook Pressing F9 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the volume of your notebook Critical Point There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that ...

Page 34: ...sed to fill the bay when no device is needed Removing and Installing Modular Devices To remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay you can perform either a cold swapping or hot swapping of the device Cold swapping means swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off Hot swapping occurs when your system is powered on with a charged main battery or AC Adapter CAUTION You sh...

Page 35: ...licks into place 6 It is now safe to turn your notebook back on 7 You can now access and use the device Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system The drive betters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer CAUTION Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay If the fit is incorrec...

Page 36: ...you to remove the device 6 Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay This will require light force 7 Press the Suspend Resume button so that the computer goes into suspend state CAUTION Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay If the fit is incorrect you may damage the bay or the device If the device does not move easily in the bay remove it and check for dirt or foreign ob...

Page 37: ...of the following elements Application Launch Buttons There are two application launch buttons When these are selected user defined applications will be launched You can customize these buttons to open whichever applications you want when they are pressed Note that although there is an Internet Setup tab in the Application Panel Setup window there is no Internet assigned button in this LifeBook mod...

Page 38: ...up click on OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like Critical Point The E mail button can be configured to launch any application you wish not just an e mail program Enabling disabling Application Launcher button In the center of each application setup page is a Specify the Button Action field When you click on the drop down ...

Page 39: ...sted information for each of the E Mail Account Settings tabs click OK to return to the Application Panel window Configure the E mail button to launch the mail software you want to use i e Outlook Express Netscape Messenger etc by either browsing to the application using the Browse button or opening the Start Menu using the Go to Start Menu button After the setup Dial Up Networking E mail E mail L...

Page 40: ...to 256K colors the basic display will appear no matter which one you select You will need to set your display colors to more than 256K in order to select other display appearances When you close the CD Player s desktop control panel it will stop the audio CD Player System Requirements and Precautions System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows Memory 32MB or more Hard drive 2MB or more ...

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Page 42: ...perating your notebook and charging the batteries Connecting the AC Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook 2 Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet Critical Point The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase Initially you will need to connect the AC adapter to use your notebook Connecting The Power Adapters DC Power Jack DC Output Cabl...

Page 43: ...y backwards being careful not to touch the screen until it is at a comfortable viewing angle Adjusting Display Panel Brightness Once you have turned on your LifeBook notebook you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level There are two ways to adjust the brightness by using the keyboard or the power management utility Using the Keyboard Adjusting the ...

Page 44: ...he settings You may need to readjust the brightness level periodically depending on your operating environment Critical Point The higher the brightness level the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge For maximum battery life make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible Closing The Display Panel 1 Holding the edge of your display panel pull it ...

Page 45: ... emit an audio warning and or an error message will displayed Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings After satisfactory completion of the Power On SelfTest POST your notebook will load your operating system Critical Point Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Powe...

Page 46: ...n the screen This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed 3 Press the RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings Booting the System We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power on seque...

Page 47: ...ook notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement If you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again Windows Product Activation WINDOWS XP only After initial startup of the system you have thirty days to activate your copy of Windows XP Product activation ensures that your copy of Wind...

Page 48: ...k notebook is suspended pushing the Suspend Resume button will return your notebook to active operation You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator If the indicator is visible and not flashing your notebook is fully operational If the indicator is both visible and flashing your notebook is in Suspend mode If the indicator is not visible at all the p...

Page 49: ...entation for more information When PC Cards or external devices are in use Hibernation mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension because all of the peripheral devices will be reinitialized when the system restarts Hibernation Feature The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend Resume mode You can en...

Page 50: ...e enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility Windows Power Management Power Management The Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings For example you can use the Power Management to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one o...

Page 51: ...ing 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 Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Se...

Page 52: ...pacity is reduced as the battery ages If your battery is running low quickly you should replace it with a new one CAUTION Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook It may damage your AC adapter or your notebook itself It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery Recharging the Batteries If you want to know the condition of the ...

Page 53: ...your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter or a charged battery Once you have provided power y...

Page 54: ...es To cold swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Slide the battery bay release buttons to open the bay 4 Remove the battery from the bay 5 Slide the new battery into the bay 6 Close the bay and slide the battery bay release button back 7 Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power...

Page 55: ...ly charged modular battery in the Flexible Bay 4 Slide the battery bay release buttons to open the bay 5 Remove the battery from the bay 6 Slide the new battery into the bay 7 Close the bay and slide the battery bay release button back 8 Press the Suspend Resume button to return your notebook to normal operation Critical Point If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated you may not be...

Page 56: ...ollow these easy steps 1 Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive 2 Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button pops out and you hear a click Critical Point When there is no disk in the drive the Eject button is flush with your notebook Ejecting a Disk To eject a disk from the disk drive follow these easy steps 1 Check that the ...

Page 57: ...isk for Use Before you can use a new disk it needs to be prepared so your LifeBook notebook knows where to store information This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are preformatted To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is exposed This sets the disk into a protecte...

Page 58: ...use etc With the CD RW drive you can read audio CDs and write data onto a recordable CD R or CD RW disc Critical Point Prior to using your DVD CD RW Combo Drive you must install the DVD CD RW drive software Refer to the applicable readme file on the Applications CD ROM for instructions on installing you DVD CD RW Combo Drive software CAUTION Do not operate your DVD CD RW drive unless your LifeBook...

Page 59: ...a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped make sure it is removed before operating the drive otherwise you may damage the drive 3 Place the media into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the disc Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Critical Point If you have disabled the Auto Ins...

Page 60: ...un feature activates skip Step 2 2a Windows 2000 only From the Start menu select Programs then select InterVideo WINDVD and click InterVideo WINDVD or double click on the InterVideo WINDVD icon on the desktop This will launch the DVD movie 2b Windows XP Home only The first time you insert a movie into the DVD CD RW tray you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are i...

Page 61: ...VD CD RW Drive on Battery Power Since a DVD CD RW drive consumes a lot of power your overall battery life will be shorter when operating the drive continuously such as watching a DVD movie than during standard operation Many movies run times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single battery If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional ...

Page 62: ...arged battery 6 Resume your notebook by pressing the Suspend button again This step is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode 7 Restart your DVD CD RW drive locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 8 Continue watching your DVD movie Critical Point Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them...

Page 63: ...lling or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and or your notebook Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently damage the card your LifeBook notebook or both 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card Some PC Cards may require yo...

Page 64: ...be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them Critical Point If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed you must save all of your open files close any open applications and shut down your notebook Once your notebook has been shut down you must turn Off the power using the power switch 2 Push the Eject button in until it is flush with the notebook This will push the PC Card slightly...

Page 65: ...e sure you are properly grounded when handling and installing the module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module To install a memory upgrade module follow these steps WARNING You must turn off power and remove any modem connection before installing the memory upgrade module 1 Turn off power to your LifeBook notebook and remove any power adapter battery pack and modem connection 2 Place your LifeBook no...

Page 66: ...yboard forward slightly until it disengages and can be lifted freely CAUTION Be very careful when pivoting the keyboard below The keyboard is connected with fragile flat cables 7 Carefully pivot the front of the keyboard away from the laptop until it is lying on the display Spacer panel ...

Page 67: ...ss the memory upgrade module down into the compartment until it locks underneath the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is properly in place 11 Carefully flip the keyboard back into its original position and slide it towards the front of the unit until it is seated 12 Replace the spacer panel you removed in step 4 Installation of the new memory module is now complete 13 Replace the screw...

Page 68: ...upgrade module in a static guarded sleeve 5 Replace the keyboard by following steps 10 and 11 of Installing a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity Once you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module be sure to check that your LifeBook notebook has recognized the change You can check the memory capacity by l...

Page 69: ... 640K The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity as detected by your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test POST are displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen The chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu screen Critical Point If the total memory displayed is incorrect check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed If the mod...

Page 70: ...ox under Phone Balance WARNING The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire LifeBook notebook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details Some hotels have Digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem Internal LAN RJ 45 ...

Page 71: ...nector into the port until it is seated When S Video is connected you can toggle the S Video device on and off by pressing the F11 key while holding down the Fn key Universal Serial Bus Ports The Universal Serial Bus ports USB allow you to connect USB devices such as external game pads pointing devices keyboards and or speakers In order to connect a USB device follow these easy steps 1 Align the c...

Page 72: ...l mono microphone Your microphone must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm mono mini plug in order to fit into the microphone jack of your notebook In order to connect a microphone follow these easy steps 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated Mini VGA Port The mini VGA port allows you to connect an external monitor In order to connect an extern...

Page 73: ...dio tab and select Enable S PDIF output 6 Click on the Apply button WARNING Do not look into the connector There may be a beam coming out from the SPDIF connector so do not look into the connector when inserting the cable or you can damage your eyesight Critical Point The frequency of the digital sound output from the SPDIF output connector is fixed to 48KHz If a sampling rate convertor is not ins...

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Page 75: ...s eliminating it as a possible cause of failure 4 Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your notebook Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved refer ...

Page 76: ...ong drive designator was used for DVD CD RW drive in the application Windows DVD CD RW auto insertion function is disabled DVD CD RW disc is dirty or defective Adjust the volume control on your notebook Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software operating system and applications Plugging in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones Set the BIOS setup utility to...

Page 77: ...rectly set for your internal Primary Master or optional second hard drive Primary Slave The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD ROM was used to start the notebook Security is set so your operating system cannot be started without a password Revise BIOS settings to set both Primary Master and Primary Slave correctly Verify drive designator used by application is in ...

Page 78: ...in menu of the BIOS setup utility information does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed You have a memory failure Remove and re install your memory upgrade module Check for Power On Self Test POST messages Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use See your application software documentation ...

Page 79: ...tions The installed primary battery is completely discharged there is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter installed The primary battery is installed but is faulty The battery or batteries are low The power adapter is not plugged in properly The Power adapter has no power from the AC outlet The Power adapter is faulty Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the p...

Page 80: ...ies are faulty Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend Resume button Verify the condition ...

Page 81: ...ge is displayed on the screen during the notebook boot sequence The Suspend Resume Power On button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility You did not hold the button in long enough There may be a conflict with the application software The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration You have a secured system requiring ...

Page 82: ...not adequate for your lighting conditions The power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again The notebook is set for S Video display only Power On Self Test POST has detected a failure which does not allow the display to operate Clear the Closed Cover switch Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key allows you to change ...

Page 83: ...operly installed Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Press any button on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Suspend Resume button Check your power management settings or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operat...

Page 84: ...ation Your external monitor is not compatible with your LifeBook notebook Application software often has its own set of error message displays See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section See your application manual and help displays screens for more information Not all messages are errors some may simply be status Miscellaneous Problems ...

Page 85: ...e 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 This is a map of the bits at the memory address in System Extended or Sha...

Page 86: ...ch CMOS Run SETUP Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup This error probably means your BIOS is corrupted run the setup utility and set all settings to the default conditions If you still get this error contact your support representative Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A or drive C Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk and dri...

Page 87: ... change You can continue operating but you will have to use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your notebook This battery has 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 chan...

Page 88: ...es the necessary command strings to operate the modem The internal 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 result codes Examples o...

Page 89: ...eded 4 If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out call your support representative Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment near a bathtub swimming pool Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your notebook Avoid exposure to sand dust and other environmental hazards Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight for long periods of time as tem...

Page 90: ...tebook through a properly tuned X ray machine To avoid problems place your notebook close to the entrance of the machine and remove it as soon as possible or have your notebook hand inspected by security personnel Security officials may require you to turn your notebook On Make sure you have a charged battery on hand When traveling with the hard drive removed wrap the drive in a non conducting mat...

Page 91: ...ook notebook is running on battery power all day connect it to the AC adapater overnight to recharge the battery Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable Set the power management for maximum battery life Put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it Limit your Media drive access Disable the DVD CD RW Combo Drive auto insert notification fu...

Page 92: ...ill liquids on media discs Do not scratch media discs Do not get dust on media discs Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil Always use a felt pen If a media disc is subjected to a sudden change in temperature cold to warm condensation may form on the surface Wipe the moisture off with a clean soft lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature DO NOT use a hair dryer o...

Page 93: ...ntion to the following points To keep out dust and dirt store PC Cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your notebook Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat Keep the cards dry Do not flex or bend the cards and do not place heavy objects on top of them Do not force cards into the slot Avoid dropping cards or subjecting them to excessive vibration ...

Page 94: ...ating system from disk Information from the BIOS is transferred to the installed operating 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 op...

Page 95: ... combination of hardware and software that make up your system and how it is allocated for use Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own DIMM Dual in line memory module Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If th...

Page 96: ...k you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS DOS as system memory FCC Federal Communication Commission Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible GB Gigabyte Hard drive A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very...

Page 97: ...ttery which has a high power time life for its size and is not subject to the memory effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries MB Megabyte Megahertz 1 000 000 cycles per second Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your notebook CPU MHz Megahertz Modem A contraction for MOdulator DEModulator The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communi...

Page 98: ...ogram which part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your notebook Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue the operating system will not be loaded Program An integrated set of coded commands to yo...

Page 99: ...formation to be rapidly accessed SPDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Technology that allows you to download digital audio data onto a MiniDisc recorder Status Indicator A display which reports the condition of some portion of your hardware On your LifeBook notebook this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard Stereo audio A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources St...

Page 100: ...rs 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 WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flexibility Write Protect Prevent alt...

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