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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

Problem

Page

Audio Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
Port Replicator Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61
Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 61
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62
Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62

Problem

Page

Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63
Parallel, Serial and USB Device Problems . . . . . page 63
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63
Power Failures  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 64
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 66
Video Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 67
Miscellaneous Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 68

Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

Audio Problems

There is no sound coming 
from the built-in speakers.

The volume is turned too low.

Adjust the volume control on your LifeBook.

The software volume control is 
set too low.

Adjust the sound volume control settings in your 
software, operating system and applications.

Headphones are plugged into 
your LifeBook.

Plugging in headphones disables the built-in 
speakers, remove the headphones.

BIOS audio settings
are incorrect.

Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within 
the Multimedia Device Configuration menu. (See 
BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information)

Software driver is not config-
ured correctly.

Refer to your application and operating system 
documentation for help.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Problems

LifeBook fails to recognize 
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM’s.

Protective sheet is still in the 
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM
drive tray.

Replace DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM in tray.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM is 
not pushed down onto raised 
center circle of
the drive.

Open DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray and re-install 
DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM properly.

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM tray 
is not latched shut.

Push on the front of the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM 
tray until it latches.

Incorrect DVD Player or no 
DVD Player software is 
installed.

Install DVD Player software. (See “Media Player 
Software” on page 43 for more information.)

   

Summary of Contents for Lifebook S4546

Page 1: ...ht protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovi sion Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovi sion Corporation Reverse engineering or d...

Page 2: ...all areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the RENs contact your local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily If possible they will notify you in advance If advance notice is not prac...

Page 3: ... réseaux de télécommu nications Le département ne garantit pas le fonctionne ment de l équipement à la satisfaction de l utilisateur La série LifeBook e possède un modem interne conforme aux normes de certification d Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de télécommunica tions et satisfaire aux normes de sécurité Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique l utilisateur doit vé...

Page 4: ...nly C A U T I O N To reduce the risk of fire use only 26AWG or larger telecommunications line cord C A U T I O N For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with the same type and rating fuse C A U T I O N Danger of explosion if Lithium clock battery is incor rectly replaced Replace only with the same or equiva lent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries acco...

Page 5: ...ss Indicators 13 NumLk Indicator 13 CapsLock Indicator 14 ScrLk Indicator 14 Security Indicator 14 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 15 Numeric Keypad 15 Windows Keys 15 Cursor Keys 15 Function Keys 16 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking 17 Double Clicking 17 Dragging 18 Touchpad Control Adjustment 18 Scrolling 18 Volume Control Controlling the Volume 19 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modula...

Page 6: ...erDisk 120 Disks 42 Preparing a Disk for Use 42 Media Player Drive Media Player Software 43 Loading a DVD CD CD R or CD RW Media 43 Removing Media 44 Using the Media Player Software 44 Using DolbyTM Headphone 44 Using the Media Player on Battery Power 45 Auto Insert Notification Function 45 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 47 Removing PC Cards 47 SmartCard Reader 48 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a ...

Page 7: ... Media Care 77 PC Cards 77 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label 81 Microprocessor 81 Memory 81 Video 81 Audio 81 Mass Storage Device Options 81 Features 82 Device Ports 82 Keyboard 82 Power 82 Dimensions and Weight 82 Environmental Requirements 83 Popular Accessories 83 Pre Installed Software 83 Learning About Your Application Software 83 LapLink 2000 Windows 98 only 83 Microsoft Wo...

Page 8: ...L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s ...

Page 9: ...1 Preface ...

Page 10: ...L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s ...

Page 11: ...p www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected if ...

Page 12: ...2 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n O n e ...

Page 13: ...3 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook ...

Page 14: ...4 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n T w o ...

Page 15: ...2 3 External USB Floppy Disk Drive Figure 2 4 Lithium ion battery pre installed Weight Saver Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Driver and Application Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this document International Limited Warranty Brochure Getting Started Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional manual First Cabin Registration card and envelope Depending on your c...

Page 16: ...ecific component of your LifeBook Figure 2 5 See Status Indicator Panel on page 12 for more information Suspend Resume Button The Suspend Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your LifeBook from suspend mode and power on your Life Book when it has been shut down from Windows Figure 2 5 See Suspend Resume Button on page 34 for more information Stereo Spea...

Page 17: ...inting device is a mouse like cursor control with three buttons two mouse like buttons and a scroll button Figure 2 5 See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 17 for more information LifeBook Security Application Panel The LifeBook Security Application Panel provides hardware security and one touch application launch capability Figure 2 5 See LifeBook Security Application Panel on page 23 for more inf...

Page 18: ...r CD ROM drive Modular SuperDisk 120 drive Modular Lithium ion battery Modular PC Card slot adapter Modular Digital Bay Camera Flexible Bay Eject Lever The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device Figure 2 6 Emergency CD Tray Release The Emergency CD Tray Release allows you to open the CD tray without powering on your LifeBook Figure 2 6 Anti theft Lock Slot The anti theft lock sl...

Page 19: ...he Modem RJ 11 telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem Figure 2 7 See Modem RJ 11 Telephone Jack on page 53 for more information USB Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices Figure 2 8 See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 54 for more information Headphone Jack Stereo Line in Jack Microphone Jack Modem RJ 11 PC Card Eject...

Page 20: ...itor port allows you to connect an external monitor Figure 2 8 See External Monitor Port on page 55 for more information DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto Airline adapter to power your Life Book and charge the internal Lithium ion battery Figure 2 8 Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your LifeBook Figure 2 8 USB Port The US...

Page 21: ...elease the internal battery Figure 2 9 Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery Figure 2 9 See Lithium ion Battery on page 39 for more information Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration l...

Page 22: ... from Windows but have not turned off the power switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook is operating from the AC adapter the Auto Airline adapter or the batteries This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook is using On This means that either of the adapters are currently in use Off Power is only coming from the batt...

Page 23: ...ive on page 41 for more information PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicators state whether or not your LifeBook is accessing a PC Card The first icon repre sents the PC Card slot the second icon represents a PC Card slot located in the Flexible Bay The indicators will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed See PC Cards on page 47 for more...

Page 24: ...Y INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes if a password was set when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation P O I N T If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external keypad The indicator will come on however it will not change any ...

Page 25: ...k can be activated by pressing the NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functi...

Page 26: ...ls spacing on the display When it is enabled displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen FN F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding FN will lower the brightness of your display FN F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding FN will increase the brightness of the display FN F8 Pressing F8 repeatedly while holding FN will decrease the volume of you...

Page 27: ...e the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select press the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once Figure 2 14 Figure 2 14 Clicking DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button T...

Page 28: ... your finger Figure 2 16 Figure 2 16 Dragging TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box SCROLLING Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window s scroll bars This is particularly useful when you are navi gating through on line pa...

Page 29: ...dual applications Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level C A U T I O N Any software that contains audio files will also con...

Page 30: ...s an optional 120MB floppy disk drive made by Imation for use with your LifeBook Modular PC Card slot adapter This allows you to use an additional Type II PC Card Modular Lithium ion battery This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook when an adapter is not connected Weight Saver This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed Modular Digital Bay Camera This is a D...

Page 31: ...ange a device in the Flexible Bay 4 A message appears telling you that it is safe to swap devices 5 Swap the modular devices 6 Click OK button 7 You can access and use the device when the System Device change message goes away Your LifeBook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Co...

Page 32: ...lick the icon for CD ROM or DVD drive If a LifeBook with a USB FDD connected is put on Standby the drive letter for the FDD might change from A after the computer is brought out of the power saving state This phenomenon does not affect operations adversely If Windows is started on a LifeBook with an external USB FDD connected an icon for the FDD might not appear in My Computer or Windows Explorer ...

Page 33: ...word into the LifeBook Figure 2 21 PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this LifeBook A supervisor password is typically the same for all LifeBooks in a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual LifeBooks in a group environment should not use a common pass word A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button A valid stroke...

Page 34: ...nd the Security Indicator will go off To reactivate the LifeBook after a password failure you must press the Suspend Resume button then enter a correct password PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover automatically places the LifeBook into suspend mode Opening the cover does not automati cally place the LifeBook into normal operation Instead you must enter the proper security p...

Page 35: ... LifeBook LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH THE SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application Your LifeBook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security Application Panel These utilities are foun...

Page 36: ... from the Internet browser box Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like Dea...

Page 37: ...27 3 Getting Started ...

Page 38: ...28 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n T h r e e ...

Page 39: ...ing the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook 2 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position OR 3 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1 Be sur...

Page 40: ...ncrease the brightness of the display Using the Power Management Utility Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management changes the setting permanently 1 Double click the Battery icon in the lower right corner of your display This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box 2 Select the Power Control tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level 3 Click OK or Apply to permanent...

Page 41: ...lity the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook You restart your LifeBook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application You reset the system by pressing the three keys CTRL ALT DEL BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program ...

Page 42: ...s 98 Second Edition will make a free telephone call which will test these settings If the call is unsuc cessful you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu PC Service and Support See Fujitsu PC Contact Information on page 1 for more information If you would simply like to move on and register at a later ...

Page 43: ...rocess you can double click on the LifeBook Registra tion icon on your desktop and then follow the instruc tions The LifeBook Registration icon is the only way to register Windows 2000 Professional You may also complete the pre printed registration form and either Fax to 1 800 511 9989 Mail to Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 You may also register on our Web sit...

Page 44: ...isk Mode SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts This mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting Your LifeBook can be put in Suspend mode by Press...

Page 45: ...nt of the Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information 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 turni...

Page 46: ...o shut down from Windows allows your LifeBook 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 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shutdown your LifeBook 4 Move the power switch to the off position If you are going to store your LifeBook ...

Page 47: ...37 4 User Installable Features ...

Page 48: ...38 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n F o u r ...

Page 49: ...ar If you do not respond to the low battery message the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your LifeBook will go into Suspend mode There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once the LifeBook reaches this point C A U T I O N Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness applications features power management settings battery ...

Page 50: ...f an additional battery you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged There are two ways to swap batteries cold swapping and warm swapping Cold swapping Batteries To cold swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps Figure 4 1 1 Have a charged battery ready to install 2 Shut down your LifeBook and disconnect the AC adapter 3 Unlock the battery bay using the ...

Page 51: ...atting or initializing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are prefor matted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk 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 protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you want t...

Page 52: ...eds to be prepared so your LifeBook knows where to store information This preparation is called formatting or initializing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are prefor matted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is e...

Page 53: ... media disc can easily be placed in the tray 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 Figure 4 7 Media Holder Tray Media Eject Button P O I N T S Prior to using your Media Player you must install the Media Player software Refer to ...

Page 54: ... You have the option to pause rewind fast forward and stop the movie at any point 1 To Pause the movie click the button 2 To Rewind the movie click the button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie or the button to return to the opening screen 3 To Fast forward the movie click the button to forward to a specific portion of the movie or the button to jump to the ending credits 4 To Stop the m...

Page 55: ...yer locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching 7 Continue watching your DVD movie AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your Life Book to automatically start a DVD CD as soon as it is inserted in the media player drive and the tray is closed Your LifeBook will begin playing an audio DVD CD or will start an application if the DVD CD i...

Page 56: ...r drive manufacturer s name and model number dialog box 7 Select the Settings tab and then remove the check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it off 8 Click OK 9 Click Close in the System Properties dialog box then click Yes in the System Settings Change pop up window when it asks you to restart your machine and activate this change The Auto Insert Notification function can be re ac...

Page 57: ... to lock the PC Card REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card follow these easy steps 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your LifeBook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them Eject Button PC Card Slot PC Card W A R N I N G Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and...

Page 58: ...and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated micropro cessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security informa tion and provide personal identification and informa tion In order to use the embedded SmartCard Reader you must purchase an optio...

Page 59: ...r of the LifeBook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 10 Figure 4 10 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover 10 Replace the screws TO REMOVE A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of ...

Page 60: ...etup Utility on page 31 for more information The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity as detected by your LifeBook during the Power On Self Test POST are displayed at the bottom of the main menu screen The chart below shows you the possible displays that can be shown on the main menu screen P O I N T After installing your memory module you must com plete the Resetting the Save to Disk Pa...

Page 61: ... The PS 2 keyboard port allows you to connect an external PS 2 keyboard Figure 4 12 PS 2 Mouse Port The PS 2 mouse port allows you to connect an external PS 2 Mouse Figure 4 12 USB Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices Figure 4 12 External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor Figure 4 12 Parallel Port The pa...

Page 62: ... power is off To attach the Port Replicator follow these easy steps 1 Align the Port Replicator connector on the lower surface of your LifeBook with the connector on top of the Port Replicator 2 Push your LifeBook down to connect it to the Port Replicator securely Figure 4 14 Figure 4 14 Attaching the Port Replicator DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR The Port Replicator can be detached from your LifeB...

Page 63: ... seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector SERIAL PORT The serial port or COMM port located on the Port Replicator allows you to connect serial devices such as printers or scanners In order to connect a serial inter face device follow these easy steps See figure 4 12 on page 51 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into t...

Page 64: ...O LINE IN JACK The stereo line in jack allows you to connect an external audio source to your LifeBook such as an audio cassette player Your audio device must be equipped with a 1 8 3 5 mm stereo mini plug in order to fit into the stereo line in jack of your LifeBook In order to connect a external audio source follow these easy steps See figure 2 7 on page 9 for location 1 Align the connector with...

Page 65: ...xternal monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor In order to connect an external monitor follow these easy steps See figure 2 8 on page 10 for loca tion 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector C A U T I O N Pressing the FN F10 keys allows you to change you...

Page 66: ...56 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n F o u r ...

Page 67: ...57 5 Troubleshooting ...

Page 68: ...58 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n F i v e ...

Page 69: ...00 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Fax 1 901 259 5700 E mail 8fujitsu fujitsupc com Web site http www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support represen tative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred ...

Page 70: ...ting system and applications Headphones are plugged into your LifeBook Plugging in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones BIOS audio settings are incorrect Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Software driver is not config ured correctly Refer to your applicat...

Page 71: ...nc tion is active and is checking to see if a DVD CD RW CD ROM is ready to run This is normal However you may disable this feature See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 45 for more information Port Replicator Problems LifeBook does not turn on when installed in Port Replicator Port Replicator AC adapter is not plugged in Provide power to the Port Replicator LifeBook is not properly seated ...

Page 72: ...evice is not properly installed Re install your device See Device Ports on page 53 for more information Your operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device Check your device and operating system docu mentation and activate the proper driver Your mouse or keyboard is connected to the wrong PS 2 port on the LANdock Plug the mouse into the PS 2 Mouse port and ...

Page 73: ...mation Your device and another device are assigned the same I O address Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications Parallel port is set to output only Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to bi directional or ECP PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not work or is ...

Page 74: ...ndicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries See Status Indicator Panel on page 12 for more information Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery The power adapter AC or auto airline is not plugged in properly Verify that your adapter is connected correctly See Power Sources on page 29 for more information The Power adapter AC...

Page 75: ...ed one or install a Power adapter No batteries are installed Install a charged battery The batteries are improperly installed Verify that the batteries are properly connected by re installing them Your installed batteries are faulty Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 12 for m...

Page 76: ...ity settings and modify them as accordingly See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more information Internal hard drive was not detected Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu located within the Main menu to try to auto detect the internal hard drive An error message is displayed on the screen during the LifeBook boot sequence Power On Self Test POST has detected a problem See the Pow...

Page 77: ...ort representative The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it The LifeBook has gone into Video timeout Standby mode Suspend mode or Save to Disk mode because you have not used it for a period of time 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 ...

Page 78: ... battery settings You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor Try toggling the video destination by pressing FN and F10 together or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 for more ...

Page 79: ...ystem there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test Run the setup utility to correct the inconsisten...

Page 80: ...orrupted 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 was detected This means that there is a fault in your built in memory If you continue to operate you risk corrupting your data Contact your support ...

Page 81: ...partition must be a FAT FAT32 or NTFS partition and it must be directly before the backup partition on your hard disk 1 At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen click Options Create New Backup There is also a button on the main DISE screen that performs the same function 2 You will be prompted to type a password Type a password or leave the password fields blank then click OK DISE displays a...

Page 82: ...72 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n F i v e ...

Page 83: ...73 6 Care and Maintenance ...

Page 84: ...74 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n S i x ...

Page 85: ... Storing your Fujitsu LifeBook If storing your LifeBook for a month or longer turn your Fujitsu LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your Fujitsu LifeBook and batteries separately If you store your LifeBook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your Life Book Store your Fujitsu LifeBook in a...

Page 86: ... for your Floppy Disks Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic field Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50º F 10ºC and 125ºF 52ºC Do not touch the exposed part...

Page 87: ... for your Media Player Drive Your media player drive is durable but you must treat it with care Please pay attention to the following points The drive rotates the compact disc at a very high speed Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is...

Page 88: ...78 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n S i x ...

Page 89: ...79 7 Specifications ...

Page 90: ...80 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n S e v e n ...

Page 91: ...ternal 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 256K colors External 1600 x 1200 pixel resolution 64K colors Simultaneous Video Yes 1024 x 768 256K colors XGA SVGA and VGA compatible DVD Playback 1024 x 768 pixel resolution 256K colors Video RAM ATI Rage Mobility M with 4MB embedded SDRAM AUDIO Sound Blaster Pro compatible 32 bit stereo PCM FM sound chip Spatializer 3D Stereo multiple speaker effect support St...

Page 92: ...or see Display specifications One 9 pin D SUB connector for RS 232C serial input output devices One USB Universal Serial Bus connector for input output devices One 25 pin special connector for external floppy disk drive connection One LAN RJ 45 connector KEYBOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 82 Function keys F1 through F12 Feature e...

Page 93: ...TeleCord Notebook Guardian Lock IBM Modem Saver Carrying Cases Diplomat Diplomat with Airpro Folio ProPack Backpack Executive Plus Duo Carrying Case PRE INSTALLED SOFTWARE Depending on your pre installed operating system your Fujitsu LifeBook comes with pre installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats In addition there is file transfer software virus protection software ...

Page 94: ...folder allows you to view navigate and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms SOFTEX BAYMANAGER WINDOWS 98 ONLY BayManager provides a simple and powerful method of switching drives of a LifeBook computer without having to reboot the LifeBook computer Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support hot swapping With BayManager you can swap bay devices while your OS is ...

Page 95: ...85 8 Glossary ...

Page 96: ...86 L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s S e c t i o n E i g h t ...

Page 97: ...an your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster CardBus A faster 32 bit version of the PC Card interface which offers performance similar to the 32 bit PCI architecture CD ROM Compact disc read only memory This is a form of digital data storage which is read optically with a laser rather than a magnetic head A typical CD ROM can contain about...

Page 98: ...e 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 2F in hexa decimal 00101111 in binary 47 in decimal I O Input Output Data entering and leaving your LifeBook in electronic form I O Port The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook in electronic form IDE Intelligent Driv...

Page 99: ...ecific function associated with but not integral to a computer Examples a printer a modem a CD ROM Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter 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 confi...

Page 100: ... this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard Stereo audio A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources Stroke keyboard The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed from resting to fully depressed Suspend To make inoperative for a period of time Your LifeBook uses various suspension states to reduce power consumption and prolong the charge of your battery SVGA Super...

Page 101: ...ophone 6 Built in Speakers 60 C Cache Memory 87 CapsLock 14 CD ROM problems 60 Clicking 17 Closed Cover Switch 6 Cold swap 21 Cold swapping 40 COMM Port 87 Configuration Label 11 Control 44 Cursor 17 Cursor Keys 15 D DC Output Cable 29 DC Power Jack 10 29 Device Ports 53 DIMM 49 DISE 71 Disk care 76 Display Panel 6 30 adjusting 30 brightness 30 closing 30 latch 6 opening 30 power management 30 pro...

Page 102: ...ion Feature 35 disable enabled 35 Hot swap 21 I Infrared Port 10 54 Internal LAN Jack 53 IrDA 54 K Keyboard 7 15 cursor keys 15 function keys 15 numeric keypad 15 problems 62 windows keys 15 L LAN RJ 45 jack 9 LifeBook Application Panel 7 LifeBook Security Application Panel buttons 25 configuring 25 deactivating 26 launching applications 25 operating 24 passwords 23 setup 23 uninstalling 24 M Medi...

Page 103: ... Adobe Acrobat Reader 84 Intel SpeedStep 84 LapLink 2000 83 LifeBook Application Panel 84 manuals 83 McAfee com ActiveShield 84 Microsoft Works 83 tutorials 83 PS 2 89 PS 2 Port 53 R Registration 32 33 Restarting 35 Restoring your hard disk 71 RJ 11 53 RJ 45 53 S ScrLk 14 SDRAM 11 49 Security Panel 23 Serial Port 53 90 problems 63 Shut Down 36 Software 43 83 specifications 81 Standby Mode 35 Statu...

Page 104: ...S e r i e s U Universal Serial Bus Port 54 USB 54 63 port 10 problems 63 V volume control 19 W Warm swap 40 Windows Windows 2000 Professional 32 Windows 98 Second Edition 32 Windows keys 15 Application key 15 Start keys 15 ...

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