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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
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:
FPCA
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Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd
200 Pandan Loop
#05-03, Pantech 21
The Computer Centre
Singapore 128388
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65-776 0688
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LifeBook B2150
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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2000 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmit- ted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 3 NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT Warnings This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their meanings are as follows.
  • Page 4 NT ® Workstation operating system Version 3.51” are both written as “Windows NT 3.51”. “Windows NT 3.51” and “Windows NT 4.0” are both written as Windows NT. “Fujitsu Lifebook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.
  • Page 5 Configuration of this Manual SECTION 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, quick point IV operation methods, connector box han- dling, and battery operation. SECTION 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ......2 Front/Top ..................... 2 Left Side/Right Side ................4 Rear/Bottom ..................6 Connector Box ..................7 Status Indicator LCD ................8 2. Quick Point IV ..............10 What Is the Quick Point IV? ............... 10 Quick Point IV Usage ................
  • Page 7 SECTION 2 1. Options ................. 40 Options ....................40 2. PC Cards ................42 Precautions for PC Cards ..............42 Installing PC Cards ................43 Removing PC Cards ................44 3. Expansion RAM Modules ........... 46 Installing an Expansion RAM Module ..........46 Removing an Expansion RAM Module ..........
  • Page 8 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, quick point IV operation methods, connector box handling, and battery operation.

  • Page 9: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions Front/Top...
  • Page 10 LCD panel Displays text, graphics, etc. The LCD is covered with a touch-sensitive panel if your computer is a touch-panel model. Critical Point The TFT color LCD panel used with this computer has been made using high resolution technology, but there might be dots that are always lit up or always not lit up on part of the screen.

  • Page 11: Left Side/Right Side

    Left Side/Right Side 19 20 21 " DC-IN connector Connector for connecting the AC adaptor that comes with this computer. Modular jack A modular jack is provided for some models. LAN connector A LAN connector is provided for some models. Mini-serial connector A mini-serial connector.
  • Page 12 PC card slot Slot for inserting separately sold PC cards. This PC card slot is identified as the “slot-1”, which is connected with the main unit of this per- sonal computer. PC card eject/lock button Press this button to eject the PC card. This button also serves as the PC card lock that prevents the inserted PC card from accidentally getting out of the PC card slot.

  • Page 13: Rear/Bottom

    Rear/Bottom < Connector box connector Connect the connector box to this connector. Internal battery pack The internal battery pack is mounted here. > Expansion RAM module slot Slot for fitting a separately sold expansion RAM module. Speaker Outputs the sound of the computer main unit.

  • Page 14: Connector Box

    Connector Box Connector lock After connecting the connector box to the personal computer, turn these connector locks to secure the connection between them. Mouse connector Connect an optional PS/2 mouse. Extension keyboard connector Connect an optional keypad, etc. to this connector. Serial connector Connect an optional unit conforming to the RS-232C interface standard to this connector.

  • Page 15: Status Indicator Lcd

    Status Indicator LCD 9 10 SUS/RES indicator ( When this computer is operating, this indicator lights up; when the computer is in suspend mode, this indicator flashes or goes out. AC adaptor indicator ( Lights up when the power is being supplied from the AC adaptor. Battery pack mounting indicators ( 1, Lights up when the built-in battery pack is used as the power supply.
  • Page 16 Num Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Num Lk] is pressed to put the keyboard into numeric keypad mode. Caps Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Shift] + [Caps lock] is pressed to put the keyboard into CAPS mode. Scroll Lock indicator ( Lights up or goes out each time the [Scr Lk] keys is pressed.

  • Page 17: Quick Point Iv

    SECTION 1 2. Quick Point IV What Is the Quick Point IV? The Quick Point IV is a handy pointing device that allows you to move the mouse pointer with a fingertip. It is composed of a stick at the center of the keyboard and buttons on this side of the keyboard.

  • Page 18: Quick Point Iv Usage

    Quick Point IV Usage Manner to operate the stick The small arrow (mouse pointer) on the screen moves as you move the stick with a fingertip. Move the stick to and fro, and to the right and left to see how the pointer moves on the screen.

  • Page 19: About The Touch Panel

    SECTION 1 3. About the touch panel What is the touch panel? The touch panel is a handy pointing device that enables you to directly control the mouse pointer on the screen. The touch-sensitive panel covering the LCD screen can be operated with the pen which comes with your personal computer.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Touch Panel

    How to use the touch panel • Single-click Tap on the screen once with the pen and move it off the screen immediately. • Double-click Tap on the screen twice in quick succession with the pen and move it off the screen immediately.

  • Page 21: Calibrating The Touch Panel

    Calibrating the touch panel (Only for models with a touch panel) If the mouse pointer’s position does not correspond to the point you touch with the pen, for example, after the screen resolution is changed or the driver program is reinstalled, you need to calibrate the effective area of the touch panel.
  • Page 22 Similarly, touch the [+] mark in each position (a total of nine positions). – – Please touch nine red ‘+’ marks with the attached pen. [Home]: Test Screen [Tab]: Cursor on/off [Arrow Keys]: moved ‘+’ marks [Esc]: Cancel [Enter]: Next Screen –...
  • Page 23 Slide the pen in each of the four corners and at the center of the screen to check if the touch panel is calibrated correctly. After calibrating the touch panel correctly, press the Enter key. The Touch Panel Calibration program exits. The touch panel is now calibrated correctly.

  • Page 24: Keyboard

    SECTION 1 4. Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing. The keys can be divided into two types. : Control keys : Character keys NumLK Pause Scr LK Break Prt Sc SysRq &...

  • Page 25: Names Of The Main Keys And Their Functions

    Names of the Main Keys and their Functions [Esc] (escape) key The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the previous operation. [F1-F12] (function) keys The usage depends on the application software. [Fn] key A key unique to this computer;...
  • Page 26 [Num Lk] (numerical lock) key Press to put the computer into numeric keypad mode. [Scr Lk] (scroll lock) key Its functions depend on the application software. [Prt Sc] (print screen) key Press this key to make a hard copy of the screen. [Pause] key Press this key to pause the screen display.

  • Page 27: Switching On The Power

    SECTION 1 5. Switching on the Power Switching on the power This item explains the normal way to switch the computer main unit power on and off. Connect the AC adaptor. Open the LCD panel. adaptor latch First connect the AC power cord to the AC Push the latch to release the lock, then lift the adaptor (1), next connect the other cord of display panel with your hand.
  • Page 28 Critical Point Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. These can result in breakdown. Column POST is the abbreviation for POWER ON SELF TEST, which is a self-diagnostic test that checks for abnormalities within the computer.

  • Page 29: Switching Off The Power

    SECTION 1 6. Switching off the Power This item explains how to switch off the power and gives precautions for switching off the power. Precautions when Switching Off the Power The following precautions must be observed when switching off the power. When switching off the main switch, end Windows 98 first.
  • Page 30 Check that Shut down the computer is selected, then click Yes. The power is switched off. Critical Point You can reset this computer by selecting Restart the computer with the screen shown in Step 2. Resetting means that the data in memory is all erased and the operating system is loaded again from the hard disk or a floppy disk.

  • Page 31: Suspend/Resume Function

    SECTION 1 7. Suspend/Resume Function What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES switch, the suspend/resume function retains the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time you press the SUS/RES switch.
  • Page 32 Using the cover close switch Close the LCD panel. This unit goes into suspend mode using the cover close switch. Critical Point When the BIOS setup Lid Closure Suspend setting is “Disabled”, this unit does not go into suspend mode even if you close the LCD panel.

  • Page 33: Precautions For Suspending

    Precautions for Suspending Pay attention to the following points when using the suspend function. When the computer is connected to a network using a LAN card or modem and when the peripheral equipment is expanded with a PC card, you may not be able to use the suspend/ resume function.

  • Page 34: Resuming

    Resuming This personal computer can be resumed by the SUS/RES switch or the cover close switch. Critical Point When resuming this personal computer after it was suspended, resume it 10 or more seconds after the last suspending operation. The screen occasionally flickers during suspending/resuming operation. Resuming with the SUS/RES switch.

  • Page 35: Battery

    SECTION 1 8. Battery Battery Charging For portability, this computer can operate either from the AC adaptor or from its battery. This item explains how to charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor. is displayed. AC adaptor First connect the AC power cord to the AC During charging, is displayed on the sta- adaptor (1), next connect the other cord of...

  • Page 36: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation This item explains operation with the battery. Disconnect the AC adaptor and When the MAIN switch is on, press switch on the main switch. the SUS/RES switch. SUS/RES switch Main switch Slide the main switch in the direction of the stops flashing and stays lit up.

  • Page 37: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    Checking the Remaining Battery Charge This computer indicates the amount of battery charge remaining with the remaining battery charge indicator on the status indicator LCD. Remaining battery charge indicator Indicates battery charge level of about 76% to about 100% Indicates battery charge level of about 51% to about 75% Indicates battery charge level of about 26% to about 50% Indicates battery charge level of about 16% to about 25% Indicates the low battery state (battery charge level of about 15% or lower).

  • Page 38: Low Battery State

    Low Battery State This item explains the display when this computer’s battery is low and what to do. The low battery is announced in the following way. The warning beeps and the battery mark on the status indicator LCD flashes. Critical Point If the audio volume is set too low, you may not be able to hear the warning beep.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Internal Battery Pack

    Replacing the Internal Battery Pack Save the program to the hard disk or a floppy disk before replacing the internal battery pack. This item explains how to replace the internal battery pack. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor before installing/removing the internal battery pack in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 40 Install the new internal battery pack. Connect the connector of the new internal battery pack to the connector of your personal computer, and then insert and latch the battery pack.

  • Page 41: Precautions For Battery Pack

    Precautions for Battery Pack WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK All battery packs are extremely delicate products. When installing or removing one, do not drop it or subject it to strong shocks. If this should happen, do not use that battery pack in the interest of safely, because there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction. Discharge •...

  • Page 42: Connector Box

    SECTION 1 9. Connector Box Connecting the Connector Box The following explains how to connect the connector box to the personal computer. WARNING Turn off the MAIN switch of the personal computer and disconnect ELECTRIC SHOCK the AC adaptor from it. When connecting the connector box to the personal computer, be sure to turn off the MAIN switch of...

  • Page 43: Disconnecting The Connector Box

    Disconnecting the Connector Box The following explains how to disconnect the connector box from the personal computer. Turn off the MAIN switch of the per- WARNING sonal computer and disconnect the ELECTRIC SHOCK AC adaptor from it. When disconnecting the connector box from the personal computer, be sure to turn off the MAIN switch of the personal computer and...

  • Page 44: Built-In Lan (Local-Area Network) Device

    SECTION 1 10. Built-in LAN (local-area network) device This item explains how to connect a LAN cable into the LAN connector. Connection WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before connecting a LAN cable to the computer, otherwise you might get an electric shock.

  • Page 45: Built-In Fax Modem

    SECTION 1 11. Built-in FAX modem This item explains how to plug a telephone cable into the modular connector. Connection WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before connecting a modular cable to the computer, otherwise you might get an electric shock. ELECTRIC SHOCK When it thunders in the neighbourhood, immediately turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor and the modular cable from the computer, otherwise...
  • Page 46 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 47: Options

    SECTION 2 1. Options Options You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options. Floppy Disk Unit Printer Connector Box LAN card IC memory card SCSI card Mouse Numeric key pad Camera Color CRT display E x p a n s i o n RAM module...
  • Page 48 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Only connect equipment recommended by Fujitsu. Connecting any other equipment can cause electric shock, fire, or breakdown. CAUTION INJURY When installing/removing options, do not remove any screws other than those specified by this manual. Removing any other screws can cause injury and breakdown.

  • Page 49: Pc Cards

    SECTION 2 2. PC Cards Precautions for PC Cards Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown. Do not place PC cards in high- Do not subject PC cards to Avoid rubbing PC cards and temperature locations and loca- strong shocks.

  • Page 50: Installing Pc Cards

    Installing PC Cards PC card is a generic term for business card sized cards which have a program and data memory function or peripheral equipment functions such as a modem or LAN adaptor. This item explains how to install a PC card. Tilt the PC card eject/lock button Install the PC card.

  • Page 51: Removing Pc Cards

    Removing PC Cards This item explains how to remove a PC card. Click the PC card icon on the task bar. A message is displayed for stopping the installed PC card. Click the PC card to be removed. The PC card operations stop and the following screen is displayed. Critical Point For IC memory cards, the “This device cannot be removed”...
  • Page 52 Raise the PC card eject/lock button. Remove the PC card. PC card PC card eject/ PC card eject/ lock button lock button Press the PC card eject/lock button to eject the PC card. Critical Point Never remove a PC card by pulling on its cord. Twisting on the cord can break the PC card. Always use the procedure above for removing PC cards.

  • Page 53: Expansion Ram Modules

    SECTION 2 3. Expansion RAM Modules Installing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to install expansion RAM modules. Turn off the main switch and WARNING disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 54 Fit the cover of the expansion RAM module slot. Fit the cover removed in 2. CAUTION DAMAGE The expansion RAM module is made up of parts that are extremely vulnerable to static electricity and can be damaged by the static electricity built up in the body. When installing or removing an expansion RAM module, hold it by the edges.

  • Page 55: Removing An Expansion Ram Module

    Removing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to remove an expansion RAM module. Turn off the main switch and WARNING disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock.
  • Page 56 Fit the cover of the expansion RAM module slot. Fit the cover removed in 2.

  • Page 57: Floppy Disk Unit

    SECTION 2 4. Floppy Disk Unit Installing a Floppy Disk Unit The following explains the method to connect a floppy disk unit. WARNING Turn off the main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing or removing a floppy disk unit in order...

  • Page 58: Precautions For Floppy Disk Units

    Precautions for Floppy Disk Units Take the following precautions when using the floppy disk unit in order to prevent damaging Avoid storing the floppy disk unit in extremely hot and cold locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature changes. Keep the floppy disk unit out of direct sunlight and away from heating equipment.

  • Page 59: Removing A Floppy Disk Unit

    Removing a Floppy Disk Unit This item explains how to remove a floppy disk unit. Turn off the main switch and WARNING disconnect the AC adaptor. ELECTRIC SHOCK Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing or removing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock.

  • Page 60: What Is A Floppy Disk

    What is a Floppy Disk? A floppy disk is a medium for storing programs or data. This item explains basic knowledge and precautions regarding floppy disks. Types of floppy disks If floppy disks are classified according to the amount of data they can store (the memory capacity), typically there are the following 2 types.

  • Page 61: Precautions On Handling

    Precautions on Handling Take the following precautions when using floppy disks in order to avoid damaging them. Be careful not to spill liquids such Do not place them in places with Do not bend them or place heavy as coffee onto them. high temperatures or in direct objects on top of them.

  • Page 62: Loading

    Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk This item explains how to load and eject floppy disks. Loading Ejecting Insert into the floppy disk drive. Press the EJECT button. Access lamp Floppy disk EJECT button EJECT button Insert the floppy disk with the label upwards Check that the floppy disk unit’s access lamp and the shutter side first until the EJECT is out, then press the EJECT button.

  • Page 63: Ccd Camera

    Connecting a CCD Camera This item explains how to connect a CCD camera. * Depending on the model, a Fujitsu video capture software is preloaded into your computer. To connect a CCD camera directly to the USB connector Raise the tilt foot on the back of the CCD camera and slide the connector.
  • Page 64 To connect a CCD camera, using a connecting cable Connect the larger plug of the connecting cable to the CCD camera and the smaller plug to your personal computer. Fix the CCD camera to your personal computer. Pull out the personal computer fixing tab from the CCD camera and fix the personal computer on the top of the CCD camera.

  • Page 65: Mouse

    SECTION 2 6. Mouse Connecting a Mouse This item explains how to connect a mouse. Turn off the main switch of your Connect a mouse to the connector personal computer and attach the box. connector box to it. Main switch Slide the main switch in the direction shown Have the arrow marked on the connector by the arrow (toward...
  • Page 66 Button operations • Click Press the left mouse button once until it clicks. Click The action of pressing the right button once firmly enough that it clicks is called a “right click”. • Double click Press the mouse left button two times quickly in a row.

  • Page 67: Numeric Keypad

    SECTION 2 7. Numeric Keypad Connecting a Numeric Keypad This item explains how to connect a numeric keypad. Switch off the main switch. Connect the numeric keypad. Main switch Slide the main switch in the direction of the Have the arrow marked on the connector fac- ing up.

  • Page 68: Printer

    SECTION 2 8. Printer Connecting a Printer This item explains how to connect a printer. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always switch off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/disconnecting a printer. Connecting/disconnecting a printer with the power on can cause electric shock.
  • Page 69 Switch off the main switch and Connect the connector box to the rear of the personal computer by disconnect the AC adaptor. their respective connectors. Main switch Slide the main switch in the direction of the arrow ( side). Disconnect the AC adaptor. Connect the printer to the computer main unit.

  • Page 70: Crt Monitor

    SECTION 2 9. CRT Monitor Connecting an External CRT Monitor An external CRT monitor can be connected to this computer. This item explains how to connect a CRT monitor to the CRT connector on the right of the computer main unit. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK Always switch off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor...
  • Page 71 Connect the CRT monitor to the computer main unit. Connect the CRT cable between the personal computer’s CRT connector and the CRT monitor’s connector, and then fix it securely with screws and fixtures. Connect the CRT monitor’s power cord and switch on its power. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and switch on main switch.

  • Page 72: One Touch Operation Buttons

    SECTION 2 10. One Touch Operation buttons The one touch operation buttons function as quick access for pre-configured applications, browser or e-mail. It enables users to start a program quickly with a single press on the buttons. Lock Internet E-Mail 1 Lock When this button is set to lock location, all one-touch operation buttons are locked or disabled to prevent careless operation.

  • Page 73: Checking New Arrival Of E-Mail

    Checking new arrival of E-mail Press the E-mail button to check to see if there is new arrival of E-mail. New arrival of E-mail can be checked even when the Windows 98 is shutdown. Important note When the MAIN switch is turned off (set at “ ” side), new arrival of E-mail cannot be checked with the E-mail button.
  • Page 74 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 This section explains the BIOS setup program, which is necessary for setting the date and time and power conservation mode. This section also explains how to set the password for protecting data in this computer.

  • Page 75: Bios Setup

    1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2” Selects floppy type. Note that 1.25 MB, 3 1/2” references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. Primary Master Fujitsu MHK2060AT Configure primary master ATA/ATAPI device. Configures ATA/ATAPI device. Language English (US) The default setting differs between xxxxxx (JP) US/European model and Japanese model.
  • Page 76 1.1.1 Main - Primary Master and Primary Slave Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Primary Master [Fujitsu MHK2060AT] Item Specific Help Type: [Auto] Select ATA/ATAPI Cylinders: [12416] drive installed here. Heads: [ 15 ] Sectors:...
  • Page 77 Selections Setup Item Note (Item Specific Help) 0 to 63 Sectors This item appears 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. Specify the number of Sectors. xxxx MB Maximum Capacity Display maximum capacity calculated from...
  • Page 78 1.2 Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Plug & Play O/S [Yes] Protected Device Configuration [No] [No] The BIOS configures :Serial/Parallel Port Configurations also non-boot devices. :Keyboard/Mouse Features Select if you are :Video Features using a non-Plug &...
  • Page 79 1.2.1 Advanced - Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Item Specific Help Serial port : [Enabled] [Disabled] I/O Address: [3F8-3FF] The port is disabled Interrupt: [IRQ 4] Infrared Port : [Enabled] [Enabled] Mode:...
  • Page 80 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Interrupt IRQ 3 This option is available when Infrared port is IRQ 4 ‘Enabled’. IRQ 5 Set the interrupt for Infrared port. Base I/O address 100-107 This option is available when Mode for Infrared 108-10F port is set to ‘FIR’.
  • Page 81 1.2.2 Advanced - Keyboard/Mouse Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Keyboard/Mouse Features Item Specific Help Numlock: [Auto] Selects power-on Hot Plug: [Enabled] state for Numlock. Pointing Device: [Configuration 1] Touch Panel: Enabled Quick Point: Enabled External PS/2 Mouse: Disabled ↑↓...
  • Page 82 1.2.3 Advanced - Video Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Video Features Item Specific Help Display: [Internal Flat Panel] Select display Compensation: [Disabled] terminal. ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults ←→ ESCExit Select Menu Enter...
  • Page 83 1.2.4 Advanced - Internal Device Configurations. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Internal Device Configuration Item Specific Help Floppy Disk Controller: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Controller: [Enabled] Floppy Disk drive is LAN Controller [Auto] disabled. [Enabled] Floppy Disk drive is enabled.
  • Page 84 1.2.5 Advanced - PCI Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help :IRQ Reservation Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices. ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults ←→...
  • Page 85 1.2.5.1 Advanced - PCI Configuration - IRQ Reservation Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit IRQ Reservation Item Specific Help IRQ 3: [Available] Reserve the IRQ 4: [Available] specified IRQ for IRQ 5: [Available] use by legacy ISA IRQ 7: [Available] devices.
  • Page 86 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) IRQ 11 Available Reserves IRQ 11. Reserved Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices. IRQ 15 Available Reserves IRQ 15. Reserved Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices. Table 1-8 Advanced - PCI Configuration - IRQ Reservation menu options...
  • Page 87 1.2.5.2 Advanced - ACPI Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit ACPI Features Item Specific Help ACPI Management: [Disabled] Configures ACPI Management feature. [Disabled] ACPI Management is disabled. [Enabled] ACPI Management is enabled. ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value...
  • Page 88 1.2.6 Advanced - Event Logging Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Event Logging Item Specific Help Event Log Capacity: Space Available [No] Event Log Validity: Valid Event logs will not be cleared at the View Event Log: [Enter] next boot.
  • Page 89 1.3 Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Press key to Set Supervisor Password [Enter] set Supervisor Set User Password [Enter] Password to enable Minimum User Password Length [0] any password features.
  • Page 90 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Hardisk security Primary Master Disabled This item can be set with Super visor Enabled password security level. When ‘Enabled’ is selected, the data of the hard disk are protected with the password lock feature of the drive.
  • Page 91 1.4 Power Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings: [Customized] Hard Disk Timeout: [2 minutes] Select Power Video Timeout: [2 minutes] Management Mode. Standby Timeout: [4 Minutes] Choosing modes Auto Suspend Timeout: [5 Minutes] changes system power management settings.
  • Page 92 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Standby Timeout Amount of time the system needs to be 1 Minute inactive before entering the Standby Mode. 2 Minutes Standby Mode turns off various devices in the 4 Minutes system, including the screen, until you start 6 Minutes using the computer again.
  • Page 93 1.4.1 Power - Advanced Features Modes PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Advanced Features Item Specific Help Suspend/Resume Switch: [Enabled] Configures the Lid Closure Suspend: [On] Suspend/Resume Lid Open Resume: [On] switch. Resume On LAN: [Off] Serial Mouse Activity: [Disabled] ↑↓...
  • Page 94 1.5 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Quick Boot: [Enabled] Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled] [Disabled] Preboot Execution Environment:[Disabled] All diagnostic test :Boot Device Priority will be done. [Enabled] Some diagnostic tests may be skipped while booting to speed up.
  • Page 95 1.5. 1 Boot - Boot Device Priority Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help The top device has Floppy Disk Drive the highest priority. +Hard Disk Drive expands or collapses devices with a + or -.
  • Page 96 1.6 Info Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help BIOS Version: 1.XX BIOS Date: XX/XX/1999 BIOS Area: EC00h - FFFFh CPU Type: Celeron(TM) processor CPU Speed: XXX MHz L1 Cache: XX KB L2 Cache: XXX KB Total Memory: XX MB...
  • Page 97 1.7 Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS. ↑↓ Help Select Item -/Space Change Value...

  • Page 98: Exit Saving Changes

    1.7.1 Exit Saving Changes 1.7.4 Discard Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now? Save configuration changes now? [Yes] [No] [Yes] [No] 1.7.2 Exit Discarding Changes 1.7.5 Save Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Warning Load default configuration now? Configuration has not been saved! Save before exiting? [Yes]...
  • Page 99 Setup changes system behavior by modifying the BIOS Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”] configuration. Selecting incorrect values may cause system boot failure; load Setup Default values to :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHA2043AT] recover. :Secondary Master: [None] :Secondary Master: [None] arrows select fields in current menu.

  • Page 100: Post Diagnostic Screen

    SECTION 3 2. POST Diagnostic Screen PhoneixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Copyright 1985-1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Fujitsu Notebook BIOS Version 1.xx Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 1998-1999. CPU = XXXX processor XXX MHz xxM System Memory Passed XXXK Memory Cache Passed...
  • Page 101 Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Press to resume, to Setup Check date and time settings Password locked: Fixed Disk n No Save To Disk partition or file exists on Fixed Disk - Save To Disk features is disabled.
  • Page 102 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.

  • Page 103: When This Happens

    SECTION 4 1. When This Happens When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into related items.
  • Page 104 Checkpoint Cause and Solution Have you been pressing any On this computer, if the power management functions are set of the keys? and no key is pressed for a certain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any key lights up the backlight again.) If the computer stops too frequently, change the BIOS setup settings.
  • Page 105 Floppy disk or LS-120 disk can not be used. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the floppy disk loaded into Insert the floppy disk with its label facing up, into the drive the floppy disk drive correctly? shutter and keep inserting firmly until you hear a clicking sound. Is the floppy disk formatted? New floppy disks can not be used until they are formatted (initialized).
  • Page 106 The power management function is not executed. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is Power Savings set to off in Reset the BIOS setup. the BIOS setup? Message displayed on screen. See the message list. Data cannot be read from the CD-ROM drive. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the CD-ROM correctly set?
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