Fujitsu Lifebook B2610 User Manual

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  • Page 1 B Series.book Page 1 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
  • Page 2 B Series.book Page 2 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    B Series.book Page 3 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Notebook Table of Contents Preface About This Guide ......3 FPC Contact Information .
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting Fujitsu Service Assistant ....51 Identifying the Problem ....51 Specific Problems .
  • Page 5 B Series.book Page 5 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Keyboard ......74 Power.
  • Page 6 B Series.book Page 6 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 7 B Series.book Page 1 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Preface...
  • Page 8 B Series.book Page 2 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 9: Preface

    Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accesso- ries Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 10 B Series.book Page 4 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...
  • Page 11 B Series.book Page 5 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Getting to Know Your LifeBook...
  • Page 12 B Series.book Page 6 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 13: Overview

    B Series.book Page 7 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook (LAN model shown) Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
  • Page 14: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    B Series.book Page 8 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Touch Screen Stylus Suspend/Resume Button Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch Cursor Control...
  • Page 15: Left-Side Panel Components

    B Series.book Page 9 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM DC Power Jack External Monitor Port (behind cover) LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s left-side components. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion Battery.
  • Page 16: Right-Side Panel Components

    B Series.book Page 10 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Microphone Jack USB Ports Headphone Jack Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS...
  • Page 17: Bottom Components

    B Series.book Page 11 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Lithium ion Battery Bay Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Speaker BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook note- book’s bottom panel components. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery.
  • Page 18: Status Indicator Panel

    B Series.book Page 12 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Battery Hard Drive Charging Access Battery Power...
  • Page 19: Battery Charging Indicators

    B Series.book Page 13 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM C A U T I O N A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-10) P O I N T If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off.
  • Page 20: Keyboard

    B Series.book Page 14 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Fn Key Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key...
  • Page 21: Function Keys

    B Series.book Page 15 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-11) [Fn] Key The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the...
  • Page 22: Quick Point Pointing Device

    B Series.book Page 16 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Left Button Right Button Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 23: Touch Screen

    Touch Screen once. (Figure 2-17) To right-click, go to Start --> Programs --> Fujitsu Touch Panel. From that window, you can specify a right button tool by using the Touch Panel Configuration Control button prior to the desired right mouse click.
  • Page 24 Right-clicking It is possible for you to perform right-click functions with the stylus. 1. Click Start -> Programs -> Fujitsu Touch Panel -> Touch Panel Configuration. 2. When the Right Button Tool screen appears, select either "Hold [Ctl] key down and touch the screen"...
  • Page 25: Volume Control

    B Series.book Page 19 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. P O I N T Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external...
  • Page 26: Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\ Security Panel Application\ Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter]...
  • Page 27: Operating Your Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    B Series.book Page 21 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Security Panel Application and Set User Password.
  • Page 28: Launching Applications With The Security/Application Panel

    FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass- word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 20. If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu PC Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu PC Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 29 B Series.book Page 23 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps: 1.
  • Page 30 B Series.book Page 24 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 31: Getting Started

    B Series.book Page 25 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Getting Started...
  • Page 32 B Series.book Page 26 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e...
  • Page 33: Power Sources

    B Series.book Page 27 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries.
  • Page 34: Display Panel

    1. Double-click the BatteryAid icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Fujitsu BatteryAid (2/2) tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level. 3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings.
  • Page 35: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.
  • Page 36: Booting The System

    When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
  • Page 37: Registering Your Lifebook Notebook

    E-Registration. You may also complete the pre-printed registration form and either: Fax to 1-800-577-9989 Mail to: Fujitsu PC Corporation 750 139th Ave. San Leandro, CA 94578 Attn: Warranty Department You may also register on our Web site: www.fujitsupc.com/support...
  • Page 38: Power Management

    B Series.book Page 32 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power.
  • Page 39: Hibernate Mode

    B Series.book Page 33 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM operation(s) in progress. When you resume operation from Standby mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. To resume operation, you must use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.
  • Page 40: Display Timeout

    B Series.book Page 34 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters.
  • Page 41 B Series.book Page 35 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM User-Installable Features...
  • Page 42 B Series.book Page 36 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 43: Lithium Ion Battery

    B Series.book Page 37 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.
  • Page 44: Replacing The Battery

    B Series.book Page 38 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Standby mode.
  • Page 45: External Floppy Disk Drive

    B Series.book Page 39 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM External Floppy Disk Drive CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE Your LifeBook notebook has an external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on remov- able 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. Your USB floppy disk drive can be installed while your system is in a suspended state (“warm”...
  • Page 46 B Series.book Page 40 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Write Enabled Write Protected Figure 4-5 Floppy Disk Write Protect C A U T I O N Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will...
  • Page 47: Pc Cards

    B Series.book Page 41 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM PC Card Slot PC Card PC Cards Your LifeBook notebook supports Type I, II, and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards: Fax/data modem cards.
  • Page 48: Memory Upgrade Module

    B Series.book Page 42 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook notebook has been configured with 128MB or 256MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed.
  • Page 49: Checking The Computer Recognition Of New Memory Capacity

    2. Allow the system to start booting and press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed. See “BIOS Setup Utility”...
  • Page 50: Port Replicator

    External Monitor Port Figure 4-9 Port Replicator rear panel (LAN model shown) Port Replicator An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to support your LifeBook notebook. The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your notebook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial device, and an external floppy disk drive.
  • Page 51: Front Panel Components

    B Series.book Page 45 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Docking Port Figure 4-10 Port Replicator front panel (LAN model shown) FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of the optional Port Replicator’s front panel components Docking Port The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 52: Device Ports

    The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. The internal modem on all LifeBook notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. Depending upon the configuration of your system, your LifeBook notebook may have either a LAN jack or an IEEE 1394 jack.
  • Page 53: Ps/2 Port

    B Series.book Page 47 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM PS/2 PORT The PS/2 port located on the optional Port Replicator allows you to connect an external keyboard, and/or numeric keypad and mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface device follow these easy steps: (See figure 4-9 on page 44 for location) 1.
  • Page 54: External Monitor Port

    B Series.book Page 48 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r EXTERNAL MONITOR PORT The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor.
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    B Series.book Page 49 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Troubleshooting...
  • Page 56 B Series.book Page 50 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...
  • Page 57: Fujitsu Service Assistant

    Fujitsu Service Assistant is an interactive support tool that provides automated diagnosis and solutions for your hardware and software problems. To use this tool, load the Fujitsu Service Assistant CD that was included with your system accessories, and follow the instructions after the CD launches.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting Table

    B Series.book Page 52 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems .
  • Page 59: Hard Drive Problems

    B Series.book Page 53 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Problem Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your The setup utility is incorrectly hard drive. set for your internal (Primary Master) or optional second hard drive (Primary Slave). The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD-ROM was used to start the notebook.
  • Page 60: Memory Problems

    B Series.book Page 54 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Memory Problems Your Power On screen, or Your memory upgrade module...
  • Page 61: Power Failures

    B Series.book Page 55 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Problem A card inserted in the PC Your PC Card device and Card slot does not work or another device are assigned the is locking up the system. same I/O address. (continued) Power Failures You turn on your LifeBook...
  • Page 62: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    B Series.book Page 56 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook notebook You have a battery failure.
  • Page 63: Video Problems

    Possible Solutions Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility”...
  • Page 64 B Series.book Page 58 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause The notebook turned on Power On Self Test (POST) with a series of beeps and...
  • Page 65: Miscellaneous Problems

    B Series.book Page 59 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Problem You have connected an Your BIOS setup is not set to external monitor and it enable your external monitor. does not display any information. Your external monitor is not properly installed.
  • Page 66: Power On Self Test Messages

    B Series.book Page 60 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message.
  • Page 67: Modem Result Codes

    B Series.book Page 61 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM cannot locate the address, it displays????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative. *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen.
  • Page 68: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition® (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything installed on the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk.
  • Page 69: Installing And Using Dise With Windows 98 Systems

    1.8GB of hard disk space in Windows 98 systems. This number reflects the size of the original Fujitsu Factory Image; if additional applications are added by the reseller, the amount of space required will be proportionately greater.
  • Page 70 B Series.book Page 64 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...
  • Page 71: Care And Maintenance

    B Series.book Page 65 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 72 B Series.book Page 66 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 73: Lifebook Notebook

    B Series.book Page 67 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices. W A R N I N G Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused.
  • Page 74: Batteries

    B Series.book Page 68 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
  • Page 75: Pc Cards

    B Series.book Page 69 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs. If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge.
  • Page 76 B Series.book Page 70 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 77: Specifications

    B Series.book Page 71 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Specifications...
  • Page 78 B Series.book Page 72 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 79: Configuration Label

    B Series.book Page 73 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series note- book. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Configuration P/N: ABEXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCXXXXXX B2610, PIII 800, 10.4T, 2K, 30G, 128M...
  • Page 80: Theft Prevention Lock Slot

    AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 40W, supplying 16V DC, 2.5A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC28AP, which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) standards.
  • Page 81: Popular Accessories

    B Series.book Page 75 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrades 256MB SDRAM Docking/Expansions Port Replicator Power 6-cell Lithium ion battery pack...
  • Page 82 The Fujitsu Service Assistant has the ability to automatically detect new messages when online. To use this tool, click on the Fujitsu Service Assistant icon located on the left side of your desktop. New support information for the Fujitsu Service Assis- tant tool may be available after the purchase of your notebook.
  • Page 83 B Series.book Page 77 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Glossary...
  • Page 84 B Series.book Page 78 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 85: Glossary

    B Series.book Page 79 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel...
  • Page 86 B Series.book Page 80 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Default Value A pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.
  • Page 87 B Series.book Page 81 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit. IEEE 1394 Industry standard that allows you to connect between your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital camera.
  • Page 88 B Series.book Page 82 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that the maximum size is too large.
  • Page 89 B Series.book Page 83 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM SMART Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) is an emerging technology that provides near- term failure predictions for hard drives. When SMART is enabled the hard drive monitors pre-determined drive attributes that are susceptible to degradation over time.
  • Page 90 B Series.book Page 84 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...
  • Page 91: Regulatory Information

    B Series.book Page 85 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Regulatory Information C A U T I O N Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television...
  • Page 92 Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecom- munication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
  • Page 93 B Series.book Page 87 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 3.16 A. AC Adapter output polarity: C A U T I O N The modem-to-telephone network connection must be...
  • Page 94 B Series.book Page 88 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k S S e r i e s...
  • Page 95: Appendix

    B Series.book Page 89 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN User’s Guide...
  • Page 96 B Series.book Page 90 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x...
  • Page 97: Fcc Regulatory Information

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable oper- ation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu PC Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.
  • Page 98: Before Using This Device

    L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE Thank you for purchasing a Fujitsu LifeBook with an Integrated Wireless LAN. This manual describes the basic operating procedures for the Wireless LAN (referred to as the “device”...
  • Page 99: Connecting Windows 98/2000 Systems

    B Series.book Page 93 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM CONNECTING WINDOWS 98/2000 SYSTEMS This chapter describes how to set the wireless LAN connection for computers running Windows 98 or Windows 2000. P O I N T When you receive your LifeBook, the integrated wireless LAN device and drivers have already been installed.
  • Page 100: Network Connection: Windows 98

    B Series.book Page 94 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x Item Description Encryption Click the down arrow and select an encryption option.
  • Page 101 B Series.book Page 95 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM AdHoc Network: Select [IP address], and enter a value for [IP address] and [Subnet Mask]. Refer to “About IP Addresses” on page 27 to set an IP address and subnet mask. Infrastructure Network: Select [Obtain an IP address automatically].
  • Page 102: Network Connection: Windows 2000

    B Series.book Page 96 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x Printer Sharing 1. Click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Printers]. [Printers] appears, showing the printers that are connected.
  • Page 103 B Series.book Page 97 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 2. Double-click the [Network and Dial-up Connections] icon. The [Network and Dial-up Connections] window appears. 3. Right click the [Local Area Connection], then click [Properties] from the menu that appears. The [Local Area Connection Properties] window appears.
  • Page 104 B Series.book Page 98 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x 4. If [File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks] is displayed in the list, make sure that it is checked.
  • Page 105: Connecting Windows Xp Systems

    B Series.book Page 99 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Item Description State Shows the current condition of connection. The MAC address of the other computer to which you are connected is displayed when the connection is successful. If you are connected to more than one computer, the computer that has the best connectivity is displayed.
  • Page 106 B Series.book Page 100 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x Item Description Network Enter the network name to which you Name want to connect.
  • Page 107 B Series.book Page 101 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 4. Check [Full computer name] and [Workgroup]. Ask your network administrator and check the setting. Item Description Computer A name to identify the computer on Name the network. You can specify any name to each computer.
  • Page 108 B Series.book Page 102 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x name (SSID) or network key. The following steps allow you to set up printer sharing without using the Network Setup Wizard.
  • Page 109: Troubleshooting

    B Series.book Page 103 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM TROUBLESHOOTING This section contains troubleshooting information, including causes and actions, for problems you may find while using this device. Troubleshooting Table Problem Possible Cause An exclamation mark A failure to (!) or cross (x) is recognize the device.
  • Page 110 B Series.book Page 104 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x Problem Possible Cause Other computers are The TCP/IP protocol not displayed when is not installed, or,...
  • Page 111 B Series.book Page 105 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Problem Possible Cause IP packet isn’t reach- Run the PING ing its destination command to check the connection Cannot connect to There are several the network possible causes, as listed to the right. Refer to the specific section of this manual or your user’s...
  • Page 112 B Series.book Page 106 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x Problem Possible Cause I want to remove the driver.
  • Page 113 B Series.book Page 107 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Problem Possible Cause I want to remove the driver (Windows 2000) W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e Possible Solution Windows 2000: When removing the driver, make sure that the device is attached to...
  • Page 114 B Series.book Page 108 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x Problem Possible Cause I want to remove the driver (Windows XP) Possible Solution...
  • Page 115: If A Second Lan Device Is Installed

    B Series.book Page 109 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM IF A SECOND LAN DEVICE IS INSTALLED Instructions for disabling another LAN device If you have another LAN card on your computer running Windows 98, perform the following steps to disable that LAN card before installing the driver.
  • Page 116: Specifications

    B Series.book Page 110 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – A p p e n d i x SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications for Integrated Wireless LAN Device Item Network Type Transfer Rate...
  • Page 117 B Series.book Page 111 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Index adapter ....... . . 27, 79 indicator .
  • Page 118 ....... . . 52 Fujitsu Service Assistant ..... . . 76 Function .
  • Page 119 B Series.book Page 113 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Netscape 6.01 ....... . 76 NTSC .
  • Page 120 B Series.book Page 114 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s PC Card ....... 54, 55 port replicator .

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