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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2003 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 transmitted 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 High Safety Required Use This Product is designed, developed and manufactured as contemplated for general use, including without limitation, general office use, personal use, household use and ordinary industrial use, but is not designed,developed and manufactured as contemplated for use accompanying fatal risks or dangers that, unless extremely 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...
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 AUSTRALIAN WARNINGS WARNING FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONLY CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUSTOMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED. Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals may result in the equipment operating outside the Australian EMI Standards. Modems connected to the Australian telecommunications network must be operated in accordance with the Labelling Notice.
  • Page 6 NEW ZEALAND WARNINGS The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom’s network services.
  • Page 7 Note: Modem setting in Windows XP A. If you are located in Australia 1. Click Start select Control panel select “Phone and Modem Options”. 2. Double click New Location. 3. Choose “Australia” in Country/region pull down menu bar. 4. Select Phone system as “Tone Dialing”. 5.
  • Page 8 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. Please learn these icons before reading this manual. Learning these icons will be useful for understanding this manual.
  • Page 9 Notation in text Here is what symbols in text mean. Symbol Meaning Critical Point Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the Critical Points hardware or software. Column Gives the meaning and brief explanation of a term. Column → Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual. Command input (key input) Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing keys) is indicated as follows.
  • Page 11 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 and battery operation. 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.
  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 Names of the Parts and their Functions ........2 Exterior features: Front panel ..............2 Exterior features: Side panels ..............4 Exterior features: Bottom panel ..............7 Exterior features: Rear panel ..............8 Exterior features: Status indicating LEDs ..........10 Exterior features: Keyboard ...............
  • Page 14 10 Wireless LAN Function ............. 34 Preface ...................... 34 Notice to the user ..................35 Representation of symbols and others in this document ......37 Outline ...................... 38 Features of the wireless LAN function ............38 Network configuration of the wireless LAN ..........38 For better communications ...............
  • Page 15 SECTION 2 Connecting a Printer ..............68 Preparing what are needed ..............68 Connecting a printer ................. 68 Connecting a USB Device ............69 Preparing what are needed ..............69 Connecting a USB device ................. 70 Installing Memory ..............71 Preparing what are needed ..............
  • Page 17 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions and battery operation.
  • Page 18: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1 Names of the Parts and their Functions Exterior features: Front panel 1. Infrared/remote-control detector Detects infrared rays from the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Do not touch this window when wireless communications are held. Doing so could cause degradation in communication performance.
  • Page 19 3. One-touch buttons Used to start applications or play music CDs. 4. Infrared remote-control detector Detects infrared rays from the wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. Do not touch this window when wireless communications are held. Doing so could result in degradation in communication performance.
  • Page 20: Exterior Features: Side Panels

    Exterior features: Side panels Left panel of the computer 1. Power switch Used to turn on the computer, to place it into standby (hibernation) mode, and to resume system operation. Slide the switch to the O position to turn Off the computer, or to the position to 1 turn it On.
  • Page 21 7. Antitheft lock Allows you to connect a commercially available antitheft cable to your computer. Critical Points The antitheft lock is designed for Kensington Microsaver Security System. 8. DC-IN jack Used to connect the supplied AC adapter. Right panel of the computer CAUTION HEARING LOSS •...
  • Page 22 1. CD/DVD drive Your computer comes standard with a CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive. The CD/DVD drive allows you to read information from CD/DVDs and play music CDs and DVD-Videos. 2. CD eject button Press this button to insert a disk in the CD/DVD drive or to eject it. This button is operative only when the computer is turned on.
  • Page 23: Exterior Features: Bottom Panel

    Exterior features: Bottom panel (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 1. Internal battery pack An internal battery pack is installed here.
  • Page 24: Exterior Features: Rear Panel

    Exterior features: Rear panel 1. Handle Used when carrying your computer. 2. Air outlet Opening through which heat is forcibly discharged from the computer. When you turn on the computer, the cooling fan rotates for a few seconds. When the temperature in the computer rises high, the cooling fan automatically starts to rotate to discharge heat from the computer.
  • Page 25 4. Modem port Allows you to connect your computer to a phone line through the supplied modular cable for using an online service or browsing the Internet. 5. LAN port Allows you to connect your computer to a LAN (local area network), using an optional LAN cable.
  • Page 26: Exterior Features: Status Indicating Leds

    Exterior features: Status indicating LEDs (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) Critical Points When your computer is turned off, no indicators are displayed on the status indicating LCD, except when the battery pack is being charged. 1.
  • Page 27 3. Power level indicator Indicates the state of charge or remaining life of the internal battery pack. • Lit green Between 51% and 100% charged* • Lit orange Between 50% and 13% charged* • Lit red Between 0% and 12% charged* •...
  • Page 28: Exterior Features: Keyboard

    Exterior features: Keyboard You can jump to the information you want by clicking the corresponding alphabetic character. Main keys and their functions Ten-key 5 6 7 1. [Esc] (Escape) key Used to cancel the task currently performed to return to the previous task. 2.
  • Page 29 7. [Insert] key / [Prt Sc] key • [Insert] key Used to switch between insertion and overtype modes. • [Prt Sc] (print screen) key Used to convert the information displayed in windows into pictorial data. To do so, press this key while holding down [Fn] key.
  • Page 30 17. [Application] key Used to display the pop-up menu of the item selected. This button can be used in place of the right button on the flat point. 18. [Alt] key Used in combination with other keys. 19. [Windows] key Used to open the “Start”...
  • Page 31: About The Ten-Key Mode

    IMPORTANT Some keys may not function as described above, depending on the system configuration. Critical Points The keyboard indicator is displayed on the status indicating LED. Keyboard indicator To switch to one of the following modes, press the appropriate key or combination of keys. Then the indicator for the mode you selected appears on status indicating LED panel.
  • Page 32: Changing The Brightness Of The Lcd

    In such a case, change the brightness again a few moments later. If you connect or disconnect the AC adapter while Windows is running, the message “Fujitsu Hotkey Utility has changed the brightness” will appear on your desktop. Then follow the on-...
  • Page 33: Before Connecting A Peripheral Device

    For optionally available Fujitsu genuine devices, contact your authorized distributor or use the fax information service. Fujitsu can provide no guarantee that devices manufactured by other makers operate normally on your computer. If you want to use a device other than Fujitsu genuine devices, contact the maker. •...
  • Page 34: Changing The Internal Battery Pack

    SECTION 1 4 Changing the Internal Battery Pack WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • Be sure to turn off your computer before changing the internal battery pack. To avoid shock hazards and fire, be careful not to touch internal components of the computer, including the battery connector.
  • Page 35 3. Remove the internal battery pack while pressing the tabs in the direction of the arrow. The internal battery pack is detached from the connector. Internal battery pack 4. Install a new battery pack Insert the new battery pack into the battery housing with the slit in the battery pack aligned with the projection on the computer, and push in the battery pack until it clicks into place.
  • Page 36: Running The Computer On Its Battery

    SECTION 1 5 Running the Computer on its Battery Charging the battery 1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 2. The charging status indicator lights up. It indicates whether the battery pack is being charged. 3. When the charging status indicator turns green, disconnect the AC adapter from your computer.
  • Page 37: Running The Computer On Its Battery

    Running the computer on its battery This section explains how to run your computer on its battery pack. 1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your computer and press the power button to start the computer. Power button Critical Points Turn on the main power switch if it is in the OFF position. The operating time of the battery pack shortens when it is used in a cold place.
  • Page 38: Low Battery Condition

    Critical Points For reasons of the characteristics of lithium-ion batteries, the power level indictor may not correctly indicate the state of charge of the battery under certain conditions (temperature conditions, number of times the battery has been discharged and recharged, and so on). When the battery is 90% or more charged, it cannot be recharged even when the AC adapter is connected to your computer.
  • Page 39: Precautions In Using The Battery Pack

    Critical Points The use of a weak battery may result in the lost of the data you are currently creating or saving. When the battery starts to run low, connect the AC adapter to your computer as soon as possible, or if no AC adapter is available, immediately save the data you are creating, exit all programs and turn off your computer.
  • Page 40 • About the battery life Batteries are consumable and gradually deteriorate with the passage of time even when they are not used. Therefore, to check the condition of your battery pack, you should run your computer on the battery pack at least once a month. Leaving the battery pack in a hot place for a long time accelerates the deterioration of the battery.
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Volume

    SECTION 1 6 Adjusting the Volume You can use either keys on the keyboard or the volume control to adjust the volume of the speakers or headphones. Adjusting the volume, using keys on the keyboard Adjusting the volume of the speakers or headphones 1.
  • Page 42: Using A Memory Card

    SECTION 1 7 Using a Memory Card Supported memory cards The SD card/memory stick slot allows you to insert a memory card for digital cameras and to copy pictures directly from it. The SD card/memory stick slot supports two different types of memory cards (though you can insert only one card at a time), so that, if you have digital cameras that use different types of memory cards, you will not need to prepare an adapter for each of them.
  • Page 43 IMPORTANT When removing a memory card from the SD card/memory stick slot, do not push the memory card strongly. Doing so could cause the memory card to jump out and disappear or be broken when you take your hand off the card. When pulling out a memory card, be careful not to distort the card by pulling it out diagonally or applying excessive force.
  • Page 44: Using The Mouse

    SECTION 1 8 Using the Mouse Exterior features: Mouse Top view Bottom view 1. Left button Used for clicking. 2. Right button Used for right-clicking. 3. Scroll wheel Used to scroll up and down though a document. You can either press or turn this wheel.
  • Page 45: Scrolling By Turning The Scroll Wheel

    4. IR (infrared) switch Used to switch the intensity of infrared between high and low. 5. Battery case To use the mouse, you need to insert two AAA batteries in this case. Critical Points The wireless mouse might not operate normally, depending on the environment in which it is used.
  • Page 46: Scrolling By Pressing The Scroll Wheel

    Scrolling by pressing the scroll wheel 1. Click the area where the document you want to scroll is displayed. 2. Press the scroll wheel. The mouse pointer symbol changes. 3. Move the mouse in the direction in which you want to scroll the document. The document is scrolled in the direction you specified.
  • Page 47: Using The One-Touch Buttons

    SECTION 1 9 Using the One-touch Buttons About the one-touch buttons The one-touch-buttons allow you to call up various features of your computer. By simply pressing one of them, you can start an application, check for incoming e-mail, or play a music CD. (1) A (2) B Mode button...
  • Page 48: Starting An Application

    Starting an application When the mode selector is in the Application position (Up), you can start one of the applications below, simply by pressing the one-touch button assigned to it. Buttons Application Started (Factory default setting) (1) A-button Notepad (2) B-button Calculator (3) Internet button *1 Internet Explorer...
  • Page 49 If you insert a music CD in the CD/DVD drive when Windows is running, Music Player will automatically start and play the CD. To control the playback of the CD, you can use either the one-touch buttons Music Player. IMPORTANT Do not use the one-touch buttons for any type of CD/DVD except music CDs.
  • Page 50: Wireless Lan Function

    SECTION 1 10 Wireless LAN Function Preface Thank you for purchasing the Fujitsu LifeBook. This document describes the setup of this personal computer for using the Wireless LAN compliant with IEEE802.11b. Before starting up this personal computer, read this document and operate the computer properly.
  • Page 51: Notice To The User

    Notice to the user Wireless interoperability This personal computer is designed so that it achieves the collaboration of an intercommunications system with Wireless LAN products based on the wireless LAN technology of the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DD-SS) scheme. This personal computer also complies with the Wireless LAN Standard “Wi-Fi”...
  • Page 52 Precautions on interference • This personal computer generates, uses, and radiates high-frequency energy. • If this personal computer is not set up or used in accordance with this document, harmful interference may be caused to wireless communications. • If this personal computer causes harmful interference to radio or television receivers (whether this is actually happening can be identified by powering on and off the computer), use either of the following methods to remove the cause of the interference: –...
  • Page 53: Representation Of Symbols And Others In This Document

    States of America and other countries. Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies. Other products are copyrighted by the respective companies. Copyright© FUJITSU LIMITED 2003 All Rights Reserved. The use of display windows is licensed by the US Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 54: Outline

    Outline This section explains features of the wireless LAN function and what you can do using this LAN function. Features of the wireless LAN function Some of major features are listed below. • The Wireless LAN function uses a 2.4-GHz low-power communications system. •...
  • Page 55 The following illustration shows an example of ad hoc connection: Infrastructure connection The network that uses one type of hub called the station, such as an optional wireless broadband router, is referred to as the “infrastructure wireless LAN”, and the connection method used in this case is referred as “infrastructure connection.”...
  • Page 56: For Better Communications

    For better communications This personal computer may not operate properly according to the particular operating environment. Strictly observe the following precautions when installing the main unit of the computer: • Since this personal computer and equipment compliant with IEEE802.11a differ in operation frequency, it is not possible to communicate between both.
  • Page 57: When Communication Cannot Be Done Normally

    When communication cannot be done normally If multiple personal computers are connected with a wireless LAN and files of volume data are copied through the LAN at the same time, failure in normal communication may occur because of poor radio waves. In such a case, wait for end of communication and try to connect with the network once more.
  • Page 58 Starting the transmission of radio waves To communicate using the wireless LAN function, set the personal computer to a status in which it can transmit radio waves. 1. Switch on the wireless switch. 2. Click the icon (Utility) in the notification area appearing in the lower right side of the screen with the right button of the mouse.
  • Page 59: Flow Of Operations

    Flow of operations The wireless LAN connection procedure is outlined below. 1. Make sure that the personal computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. 2. Assign the parameters required for wireless LAN connection. 1. Enter the network name (SSID) and other data. 2.
  • Page 60: Preparation For Using The Wireless Lan

    Preparation for using the wireless LAN Preparation necessary for using the wireless LAN (parameter setting) is explained below. IMPORTANT When connecting with the existing network, confirm details of the setting to the network administrator. The wireless LAN (Compliant with IEEE802.11b) used for the LifeBook uses channel-1 to channel-11 as radio channels.
  • Page 61 4. Click the “Wireless Networks” tab. (The contents of the screen differ depending on the model and situation.) 5. Make sure that the “Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings” has been checked as 6. Click the “Add” of the “Preferred networks”. The “Wireless Network Properties”...
  • Page 62 8. Enter the data for encoding communications data. In case of the ad hoc connection 1. Input a “Network name (SSID)”. Input the same network name within 32 letters in condensed type (half-size character) for all personal computers to be connected. 2.
  • Page 63 10. Click the check box ( ) of the “The key is provided for me automatically” to turn it into 11. Input a “Network key” properly to the connection system to use. Key input can be done in two key systems of “ASCII character” and “Hexadecimal character code”, but it is advised to do it in the “ASCII character”...
  • Page 64 12. Input a value for the “Network key”. Input the same value as the “Network key” input in the preceding step 11. If a different value is input, setting results in failure. 13. Confirm that the “Key index (Advanced)” is set as “1”. The “Key index (Advanced)”...
  • Page 65 16. Confirm that the network name input as the “Network name (SSID)” by the step 8 is added to the “Preferred networks”. (The contents of the screen differ depending on the model and situation.) Critical Points If there are multiple settings in the “Preferred network”, another setting may have priority over the desired network because of communication condition.
  • Page 66: Connection To The Network

    SECTION 2 Connection to the Network This section explains connection to the network. Setting the network IMPORTANT If a cable LAN has been set up, be careful not to compete with the cable LAN setting. If wireless LAN setting compete against the existing cable LAN setting, the network fails in normal communication.
  • Page 67 In the case there is a DHCP server such as the broad-band rooter, etc. in the station or network in the infrastructure connection. 1. Make sure that both the “Obtain IP address automatically” and “Obtain address of DNS server automatically” are marked with If those are marked with , click to turn the both into...
  • Page 68 5. Confirm the “Computer name” and “Work group name”. For changing the name, click the “Change” and input a new name. • Computer name The computer name is used to identify the computer in the network. Each personal computer can be named optionally. When naming a computer, input the name within 15 characters (including numeric) of condensed type (half-sized character).
  • Page 69: Setting The Sharing Function

    Setting the sharing function Set the sharing function to make file and/or printer sharing with other network-connected personal computers valid. The setting operation is not required unless the sharing function is to be used. The folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer present on the network.
  • Page 70 Setting for sharing a file The following explains setting sharing of a “work” folder in the C drive. 1. Click the icon (My computer) on the desktop. 2. Click the “Local disk (C:)”. 3. Click the “work” folder by the right button of the mouse, and click the “sharing and security”...
  • Page 71 5. Click the “Sharing this folder on the network” and then “OK”. 6. Click the check box ( ) of the “Sharing this folder on the network” to turn it into Critical Points For setting the share folder for read only, click the check box ( ) of the “Allow network users to change my files”...
  • Page 72 Setting for sharing a printer 1. Click the “Start” button and “Printer and other Hardware”. The “Printer and other Hardware” window appears. 2. Click the printer to set it for sharing by the right button of the mouse, and click the “Sharing”...
  • Page 73: Confirming Connection

    Confirming connection After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers. Also, confirm the status of the radio waves in case of trouble such as a network connection failure. Critical Points In the case of infrastructure connection, enter the necessary data for the station before confirming connection.
  • Page 74 3. Click the “"View workgroup computers” in the list of the Network task. The table of computers of the work group in which you are joining in is shown. 4. Click the personal computer that is desired to connect. The folder set in the “Setting of sharing use of personal computers” is shown. 5.
  • Page 75 3. Check the radio wave condition on the “Link Status” tab page. The present connection condition is shown. When radio wave is turned off or the computer is not yet connected, connection condition is not shown for some items. Item Comment Status (connected •...
  • Page 76: Appendix

    SECTION 1 Appendix Other settings Other wireless LAN settings are described. Setting of channels during ad hoc connection IMPORTANT You can set channels during ad hoc connection. Channel 11 is set by default. When connecting a personal computer with the existing ad hoc connection, it is required to change the channel setting to meet the channel in use.
  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    SECTION 1 Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using wireless LAN are described. Refer to the relevant item. Unavailable connection to the network • Even if you double-click “Network computer” icon, no other computer will be displayed or no connection can be established if it is displayed.
  • Page 78 Setting of IP address is not correct. Countermeasure Check the setting of the network. If the protocol in use is TCP/IP, the IP address can be checked by the following procedure. 1. Operate as follows. • In case of the Windows XP Click the “Start”...
  • Page 79 The set channel for the station is different from those which can be used by this computer. Countermeasure Set the channel of station within the range of 1~11. For the method of setting, refer to the station manual. Unreachable electric wave due to poor condition of electric wave Countermeasure In case of ad hoc connection, retry connection after shortening the distance to the destination computer or removing any obstacle for better sight.
  • Page 80 It takes too long to retrieve the network and display the connected computers Countermeasure Retrieve computers in the following procedure: • In case of the Windows XP 1 Click “Start” button, then click “search”. 2 Click “Computer or people”. 3 Click “Computers on the network”. 4 Input the name of computer to be connected with in “Computer name”...
  • Page 81 1. Operate as follows. • In case of the Windows XP Click the “Start” button, “All programs”, “Accessory” and “Command prompt”. 2. At command prompt, input ping command as follows: Example: In case of C drive being a hard disk and IP address being 10.0.1.3 C: >ipconfig [Enter] If properly connected, the following screen will be displayed: Pinging 10.0.1.3 with 32 bytes of data:...
  • Page 83 This section explains installation of options for this computer.
  • Page 84: Connecting A Printer

    SECTION 2 1 Connecting a Printer Preparing what are needed • Printer Prepare a printer designed for Windows. • Printer driver A driver should be included with your printer. If several CDs are included with your printer, refer to your printer’s instruction manual and select the CD designed for the version of Windows you are using.
  • Page 85: Connecting A Usb Device

    SECTION 2 2 Connecting a USB Device Preparing what are needed • USB devices Devices that can be plugged in the USB ports on your computer. Prepare USB devices that suit your needs. Digital camera Mouse Terminal adapter Printer Scanner Keyboard •...
  • Page 86: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting a USB device 1. Connect a USB cable to your USB device. 2. Plug the cable from the USB device in a USB port on the right side of your computer. Insert the cable connector with the face marked with facing to the top. USB port (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 3.
  • Page 87: Installing Memory

    SECTION 2 3 Installing Memory Critical Points Here are the initial and maximum memory capacities of your computer. Initial memory capacity Maximum memory capacity 256 MB 768 MB Preparing what are needed • Memory (expansion RAM module) 1 memory module can be installed. Installing memory •...
  • Page 88 Critical Points To avoid damage, do not to touch internal components unnecessarily. To avoid damage, be careful not to drop small parts into your computer. 1. Turn off the computer by sliding the main power switch to the O position, and disconnect the AC adaptor.
  • Page 89 5. Tip your computer carefully toward you and place it on its LCD panel, as shown in the figure below. IMPORTANT When tipping your computer toward you, do it on a flat desk or the like covered with a soft cloth.
  • Page 90 7. Install memory. Insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the projection on the connector, and push the memory down until it clicks into place. Notch in the RAM module 8. Attach the expansion RAM module slot cover and secure it with screws. Attach the cover removed in step 6.
  • Page 91: Checking The Memory Capacity

    Checking the memory capacity IMPORTANT If the memory is not installed correctly, the error message “Expansion memory error” or another message in English may appear or nothing may be displayed on your desktop when you turn on the computer for the first time after installing the memory. If such a case, press and hold down the power button for 4 seconds or more to turn off your computer, and remove and reinstall the memory.
  • Page 92: Changing The Memory

    Critical Points You can change the graphic memory (VRAM) size, using “UMA Video Memory Size” in the “Advanced menu of BIOS Setup”. 5. Click “OK”. The “Performance and Maintenance” dialog box appears again. Critical Points If the memory capacity displayed is not correct, check if the memory is installed properly. Changing the memory 1.
  • Page 93 5. Tip your computer carefully toward you and place it on its LCD panel, as shown in the figure below. IMPORTANT When tipping your computer toward you, do it on a flat desk or the like covered with a soft cloth.
  • Page 94 7. Remove the memory. Undo the hooks on both sides that secure the memory module. The memory raises itself slightly. Then pull the memory diagonally upward to remove it from the slot. 8. Install a new memory module. Insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory module aligned with the projection on the connector, and push the memory down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 95 9. Attach the expansion RAM module slot cover and secure it with screws. Attach the cover removed in step 6. Cover Critical Points After changing memory, check the memory capacity of your computer to be sure that the memory is installed correctly.
  • Page 97 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 98: When This Happens

    SECTION 3 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 99 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 100 No sound or minimal sound from speaker. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the volume control Turn the volume control to adjust the volume to a proper level. If correctly adjusted? volume adjustment with the volume control results in failure, check to see if the sound driver is correctly installed. Can not record from Mic or Line In jack.
  • Page 101 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? Data cannot be read from the CD-ROM drive. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the CD-ROM correctly set? Set the CD-ROM correctly with its label facing upwards.
  • Page 102: Maintenance Of Your Computer

    When wiping the computer, be extremely careful to prevent water from getting in it. Never use any volatile chemical such as thinner or benzene, nor any cloth containing chemicals. If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices.
  • Page 103 • If you are carrying your LifeBook notebook in a briefcase, or any other carrying case, make sure that there are no objects in the case pressing on the lid. • Do not drop your LifeBook notebook. • Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects. Cleaning your LifeBook Notebook •...
  • Page 104 Outlet type Location United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia Mexico, United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia, Singapore, parts of Africa China, Australia, New Zealand...
  • Page 105 • Limit your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM access. • Disable the Windows CD automatic insertion function. • Always use fully charged batteries. • Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use. DVD/CD-RW/CDs Caring for your DVD/CD-RW/CDs • DVD/CD-RW/CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. •...
  • Page 106 Caring for your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Your DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is durable but you must treat it with care. Please pay attention to the following points: • The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on.

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