Fujitsu Laptop User Manual

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FPC58-0437-02
B5FH-2031-02EN-00
Fujitsu PC Corporation
5200 Patrick Henry Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(408) 982-9500
Model Configuration:
LifeBook B-2175
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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  • Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network Your Fujitsu LifeBook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this LifeBook is a label that contains the FCC Regis- tration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information.
  • Page 3 The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Fujitsu LifeBook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. Before...
  • Page 4 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16Vdc, with a current of 2.5A. AC Adapter output polarity: C A U T I O N To reduce the risk of fire, use only #26 AWG or larger...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information....3 Warranty .
  • Page 6 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s Power Management Suspend/Resume Button ....32 Suspend Mode ......32 Save-to-Disk Mode (Windows 98 Second Edition models only) .
  • Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label ..... . 73 Microprocessor......73 Memory .
  • Page 8 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s...
  • Page 9 Preface...
  • Page 10 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...
  • Page 11: Preface

    Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 12 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 13: Getting To Know Your Lifebook

    Getting to Know Your LifeBook...
  • Page 14 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 15: Overview

    Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
  • Page 16: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    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 Built-in Microphone Locating the Controls and Connectors...
  • Page 17 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input. (Figure 2-5) Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics and Touch Screen functionality.
  • Page 18: Left-Side Panel Components

    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 DC Power Jack LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s left-side components.
  • Page 19: Right-Side Panel Components

    Microphone Jack USB Ports Headphone Jack RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-7) See “Head- phone Jack” on page 47. Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
  • Page 20: Bottom Components

    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 Lithium ion Battery Bay Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Speaker BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s bottom panel components.
  • Page 21: Status Indicator Panel

    Battery Charging Battery AC Adapter Level Power Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.
  • Page 22: Battery Charging Indicators

    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 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...
  • Page 23: Keyboard

    Fn Key Start Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-11) Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and...
  • Page 24: Function Keys

    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 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application.
  • Page 25: Quick Point Pointing Device

    Left Button Right Button Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and two buttons on the palm rest of your LifeBook.
  • Page 26: Touch Screen

    Touch Screen. P O I N T To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu’s accessories web site at: http://www.fujitsupc.com. Clicking To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately.
  • Page 27 To run the calibration utility: 1. On the Start menu, point to Programs. Point to Fujitsu Touch Panel/Compensation Tool. This will open the Compensation Tool. 2. Adjust the display of your LifeBook to a comfortable angle and find the red + symbol in the upper-left corner of the display.
  • Page 28: Volume Control

    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 Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.
  • Page 29: Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    LifeBook Security/ Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook is the Security/Appli- cation Panel that allows you to secure your LifeBook from unauthorized use. The Security/Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with a touch of a button when your system is on. If the security system is activated, upon starting your LifeBook or resuming from suspend mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the...
  • Page 30: Operating Your Lifebook Security/Application Panel

    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 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2.
  • Page 31: Launching Applications With The Security/Application Panel

    First you need to run FJSECS.EXE to set supervisor password before setting user password. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords. 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.
  • Page 32 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 The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows.
  • Page 33: Getting Started

    Getting Started...
  • Page 34 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 35: Power Sources

    DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your LifeBook 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 LifeBook and charging the batteries.
  • Page 36: Display Panel

    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 Panel Latch Display Panel Your LifeBook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology.
  • Page 37: Starting Your Lifebook

    To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook. 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 38: Booting The System With Windows 98 Second Edition

    When you turn on your LifeBook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will read the hard drive for the operating system software, flash the LifeBook configuration information on the screen, and then the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome will begin.
  • Page 39: Installing Click Me! (Windows 98 Only)

    When you turn on your LifeBook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen and then the Windows 2000 setup screen will appear. The Windows 2000 Professional setup will prompt you through a series of screens.
  • Page 40: Power Management

    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 has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem.
  • Page 41: Hibernation Feature (Windows 2000 Professional Models Only)

    Default Methods for using Save-to-Disk Mode: 1. Press the [Fn] button together with the Suspend/ Resume button. This will open a Save-to-Disk dialog box and begin the process. Customer Configured BIOS Methods for using Save-to-Disk Mode: 1. Click on the Start button, click Shut Down and and then Standby.
  • Page 42: Display Timeout

    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 to return to normal operation automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button. DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters.
  • Page 43: User-Installable Features

    User-Installable Features...
  • Page 44 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 45: Lithium Ion Battery

    Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your LifeBook 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. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions: When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of...
  • Page 46: Replacing The Battery

    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 C A U T I O N When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active.
  • Page 47: External Floppy Disk Drive

    External Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook has an external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. LOADING A DISK To load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1.
  • Page 48: Pc Cards

    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 PC Card Slot PC Cards Your LifeBook supports Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
  • Page 49: Smartcard Reader

    U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s SMARTCARD READER An embedded SmartCard Reader is provided on your LifeBook. SmartCards are the same size and shape as credit cards, but they contain an integrated micropro- cessor chip.
  • Page 50: Memory Upgrade Module

    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 has been configured with either 64MB or 128MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed.
  • Page 51: 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 52: Port Replicator

    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 PS/2 Mouse Port LAN (RJ-45) Port Port Replicator Your LifeBook comes with a Port Replicator. The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your LifeBook by providing ports to connect PS/2 devices, a parallel device, a serial device, and an external floppy disk drive.
  • Page 53: Front Panel Components

    Docking Port FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your Port Replicator’s front panel components Docking Port The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your LifeBook. (Figure 4-10) Port Replicator Release Latch Pull the Port Replicator Release latch away from the Port Replicator to remove the Port Replicator from your Life- Book.
  • Page 54: Device Ports

    FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. The internal modem on all LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada.
  • Page 55: External Floppy Disk Drive Port

    EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE PORT The external floppy disk drive port is used for attaching an optional external floppy disk drive. In order to connect an external floppy disk drive to your LifeBook follow the instructions that came with your external floppy disk drive.
  • Page 56 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 C A U T I O N Pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting...
  • Page 58 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 59: Troubleshooting

    Doctor.com, Inc. which comes pre-installed on your LifeBook. If you are an experienced computer user you may find it useful, however, it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu support representative better serve you. Using the Troubleshooting Table When you have problems with your LifeBook, try to...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Table

    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 52 Docking Problems .
  • Page 61: Hard Drive Problems

    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 LifeBook.
  • Page 62: Problem

    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 Modem Problems Messages about modem Messages about modem operation. operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use.
  • Page 63: Power Failures

    Problem Power Failures You turn on your The installed primary LifeBook and nothing battery is completely seems to happen. discharged, there is no optional second battery installed or there is no Power adapter (AC or Auto/ Airline) installed. The primary battery is installed but is faulty.
  • Page 64 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 Your LifeBook turns off The power management all by itself. parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating needs.
  • Page 65: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    Close all applications and try the button again. 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 66: Video Problems

    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 An error message is Power On Self Test (POST) has displayed on the screen detected a problem.
  • Page 67 Problem The display goes blank by The LifeBook has gone into itself after you have been Video Timeout, Standby using it. Mode, Suspend Mode or Save- to-Disk Mode because you have not used it for a period of time. Something is pushing on the Closed Cover switch.
  • Page 68: Miscellaneous Problems

    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 You have connected an Your external monitor external monitor and it is not compatible with does not come on.
  • Page 69: Power On Self Test Messages

    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. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
  • Page 70: Modem Result Codes

    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 cannot locate the address, it displays????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
  • Page 71: 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 that was installed on the computer at the time you purchased it.
  • Page 72 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 73: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 74 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 75: Lifebook

    Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the LifeBook and its devices. C A U T I O N Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products, must always be supervised by an adult.
  • Page 76: Batteries

    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 Outlet Type United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Common- wealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts...
  • Page 77: Cds

    Caring for your CDs CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use. Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching the surface. Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
  • Page 78 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 79: Specifications

    Specifications...
  • Page 80 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 81: Configuration Label

    Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. B-2175, Celeron 500, 10.4T, 64M, 98, 10G Model MICROPROCESSOR Intel Celeron 500 MHz low-voltage processor. MEMORY System Memory 64MB or 128MB SDRAM pre-installed,...
  • Page 82: Theft Prevention Lock

    LifeBook, so you will have three minutes at the most to make the change. AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 40W, supplying 16V DC to the LifeBook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC16 which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) standards.
  • Page 83: Environmental Requirements

    Operating: 20% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative, non-condensing. Altitude Operating: 10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum. 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 128MB SDRAM...
  • Page 84 DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state. BatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited BatteryAid allows you to control the display brightness of your LifeBook in order to maximize battery life. (See...
  • Page 85 Glossary...
  • Page 86 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 87: Glossary

    Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook. 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 on the screen.
  • Page 88 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 Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.
  • Page 89 Local Area Network. An interconnection of computers and peripherals within a single limited geographic location which can pass programs and data amongst themselves. Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid.
  • Page 90 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 Program An integrated set of coded commands to your computers telling your hardware what to do and how and when to do it.
  • Page 91 SVGA Super VGA. S-Video Super Video. A component video system for driving a TV or computer monitor. System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro- nizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date. Thin Film Transistor –...
  • Page 92 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 93: Floppy Disk

    Index adapter ....... . . 27, 79 indicator ........13 plug adapters .
  • Page 94 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s Hard Disk Drive access indicator ......14 problems .
  • Page 95 Registration .......30, 31 Restarting ........34 Restoring your hard disk .
  • Page 96 L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s...

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