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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 CAUTION Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 3 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 telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
  • Page 4 The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices such that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100.
  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 11 The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual. ® ® “Microsoft Windows XP operating system” is written as “Windows XP”. ® ® “Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system” is written as “Windows 2000”. “Fujitsu LifeBook” is written as “this computer” or “the computer main unit”.
  • Page 12 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, floppy disk unit handling, 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 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ......2 Exterior Features: Front/top View of the Computer ......2 Exterior Features: Side Views .............. 4 Exterior Features: Rear/Top View of the Computer ......7 External Features: Bottom View of the Computer ....... 8 Exterior Features: Operating Status Indicator LCD ......
  • Page 14 9. About the Integrated Wireless Lan (For selected model) ............41 Preface ....................41 Notice to the User ................42 Representation of Symbols and Others in this Document ....44 Before Using the Wireless LAN Function ......45 Outline ....................45 Features of the wireless LAN function ..........
  • Page 15 2. Adding Memory ..............78 Preparing Necessary Items ............... 78 Installing Memory ................78 Changing Memory ................82 3. Using a Memory Card ............85 Supported Memory Cards ..............85 Inserting a Memory Card ..............85 Removing a Memory Card ..............86 4.
  • Page 16 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, Flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handling, and battery operation.
  • Page 17: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions Exterior Features: Front/top View of the Computer (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 1. Latch Used to lock the LCD panel to prevent it from opening accidentally. To unlock the LCD panel, slide the knob to the right.
  • Page 18 3. Power or Sus/Resume button Used to turn on and off the computer, place it in standby mode and make it resume operation. 4. Keyboard Used to type characters and enter commands in your computer. 5. Flat Point Used to control the mouse pointer. 6.
  • Page 19: Exterior Features: Side Views

    Exterior Features: Side Views Left View of the Computer 1 2 3 1. Modem port Used to connect the computer to a phone line via the supplied modular cable when using a BBS (online service) or navigating the Internet. 2. Video output terminal (S-terminal) Used to send S-video signals to the TV connected.
  • Page 20 6. DC-IN jack Used to connect the AC adapter included with your computer. 7. PC card slots Used to insert optional PC cards. The upper and lower slots are referred to as Slot 2 and Slot 1, respectively. 8. PC card eject button Press this button to eject the PC card.
  • Page 21 CAUTION HEARING LOSS When you are listening to music with headphones, do not to turn up the volume excessively. Listening to very loud sounds for a long time can adversely affect your hearing. HEARING LOSS When you are wearing headphones plugged into the computer, do not turn or off the computer, or very loud sounds may adversely affect your hearing.
  • Page 22: Exterior Features: Rear/Top View Of The Computer

    Exterior Features: Rear/Top View of the Computer Port 3 Port 4 Port 2 (The illustration varies depending on the model and use conditions.) 1. USB ports Used to connect USB-compliant devices. 2. LAN port Used to connect the computer to a LAN (local area network) via an optional LAN cable for using online service or navigating the Internet.
  • Page 23: External Features: Bottom View Of The Computer

    External Features: Bottom View of the Computer (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 1. Battery Bay An internal battery pack is installed here. 2. Built-in 1.44MB floppy drive An internal floppy drive is installed here. 3.
  • Page 24: Exterior Features: Operating Status Indicator Lcd

    Exterior Features: Operating Status Indicator LCD 8 9 10 (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 1. SUS/RES indicator ( Lights when the computer is in operation and blinks when it is on standby. 2. AC adapter indicator ( Lights when the computer is powered from the AC adapter.
  • Page 25 Critical Point To prevent the corruption of data recorded on the floppy disk, do not press the power button when the floppy disk access indicator is lit. 7. PC card access indicators ( Light when a PC card is being accessed. Critical Point lights when the PC card in the lower slot is being accessed, while lights when the...
  • Page 26: Keyboard

    SECTION 1 2. Keyboard Keyboard Names and functions of the principal keys Keys that can be used as ten-keys % ^ & Esc (Escape) key Used to cancel the current task and return to the previous task. Function keys Functions assigned to these keys vary from application to application. Num Lk (Numerical Lock) key Pressing the [ ] key activates the ten-key mode.
  • Page 27 Delete key Used to delete the character on the right of the cursor. With this key, you can also delete the file or icon you selected. By pressing the [ ] key while holding the [ ] and [ ] keys down, you can forcibly terminate the out-of-control application or computer.
  • Page 28 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. •...
  • Page 29: Using The One-Touch Buttons

    SECTION 1 3. Using the One-touch Buttons About the One-touch Buttons The one-touch buttons enable you to easily invoke various features of your computer. Simply by pressing a one-touch button, you can start an application, check for incoming messages, play back an audio CD, and so on. Mode selector (1) A (2) B...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Lifebook Application Panel

    SECTION 1 4. LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Life-Book Application Panel. This panel allows you to operate the CD player drive either as an independent audio CD player or to launch applications with the touch of one button. Critical Point LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 32 To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Click on Control Panel. 4. Click on Application Panel. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel.
  • Page 33: Using The Cd Player

    Critical Point If you choose to have the buttons work when the Life-Book notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your LifeBook note-book even if you are not present or using your LifeBook notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the LifeBook notebook.
  • Page 34: Desktop Control Panel

    • Fast Backward: This is the third button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button once to skip one track back. • Fast Forward: This is the fourth button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button once to skip forward one track.
  • Page 35 Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on All Programs. 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on Stop Application Panel To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Restart Application Panel. Critical Point Every time you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deac- tivated it before you shut down.
  • Page 36: Running The Computer On Its Battery

    SECTION 1 5. Running the Computer on its Battery Recharging the Battery 1. Connect the AC adapter to your computer. When you connect the AC adapter to your computer, the AC adapter automatically starts to charge the internal battery pack, and the charging status indicator ( ) and the battery life remaining at that time are displayed on the operating status indicator LCD.
  • Page 37: Checking The Remaining Battery Life

    Critical Point The battery runs down in a relatively short time when it is used in a cold place. The chargeability of the battery degrades over time and its life shortens accordingly after it has been used over an extended period of time. If the battery goes dead soon, replace it with a new battery.
  • Page 38: Cautions In Using The Battery Pack

    Indication of a battery problem Indicates that the battery cannot be charged for some reason or other. Critical Point is displayed, turn off your computer, remove and install the battery all over again. If this persists, your might have to replace the battery pack with a new one because it is most likely defective.
  • Page 39 Do not take the battery apart. Taking the battery apart or touching its internal components could result in an electric shock or fire. Electrical discharge • It is good practice to always recharge the battery before use since it is discharged spontaneously. •...
  • Page 40: Changing The Internal Battery Pack

    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 damage to your computer, be careful not to touch internal components of the computer, including the battery connector. 1.
  • Page 41 4. Install a new battery pack. With the slits in the battery pack aligned with the projections on the computer, place the battery pack in the battery bay and push it down until it clicks into place. Internal battery pack Critical Point After removing the internal battery pack, take measures to prevent it from shorting, for example, sealing its connector with an insulating tape.
  • Page 42: Using The Optical Disk Drive

    SECTION 1 6. Using the Optical Disk Drive In this manual, CD-ROMs, audio CDs and CD-R/RW discs are collectively referred to as CDs, and DVD-ROMs and DVD-Videos as DVDs. Also, CDs and DVDs are sometimes referred to simply as discs. CAUTION INJURY When inserting or removing a CD or DVD, be careful not to catch your finger in the tray...
  • Page 43 Supported discs CD-ROM, Audio CD, DVD-ROM Video CD, Photo CD DVD-VIDEO CD-R CD-RW Reading (playback) Writing Rewriting *1 : Some discs may be incompatible with your drive or may require a playback program. *2 : DVD-ROMs refer to DVDs containing information intended for use with a computer, such as programs. DVD-Videos refer to DVDs containing audio and video files.
  • Page 44 Click the Start button and select Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then System. Click the Hardware tab and select Device manager. Click the plus sign beside DVD/CD-ROM drive, and then double-click the CD/DVD drive that is displayed under it. On the Properties page, click “Enable this CD-ROM device to play digital audio CDs“...
  • Page 45: Inserting A Disc

    Inserting a Disc IMPORTANT • When accessing the CD/DVD drive frequently or playing a DVD-Video, you should power your computer from the AC adapter. • When inserting a disc, fit the hole in the disk on the stopper at the center of the tray, and push it down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 46 Critical Point If the tray will not comes out If the computer is turned off, turn it on, and then press the CD eject button. You can press the eject button at any time, even when the on the operating status indi- cator LED blinks.
  • Page 47: Removing A Disc

    Critical Point Multi-session discs may take a little longer to start than other types of discs. When you insert an audio CD while Windows is running, Windows Media Player may auto- matically start and play the CD. You can use either Media Player or the one-touch buttons to control the playback of the CD.
  • Page 48 3. Pull out the tray gently. Tray Critical Point If the tray will not comes out If the computer is turned off, turn it on, and then press the CD eject button. You can press the eject button at any time, even when on the operating status indicator LED blinks.
  • Page 49 Critical Point If the disc cannot be ejected 1. Click the Start button and select My Computer. 2. In the My Computer window, right-click CD/DVD drive in the Drives with Removable Stor age area. 3. Click Eject. The tray springs out a little. 4.
  • Page 50: Internal Modem

    SECTION 1 7. Internal Modem About the Built-in Modem Your computer came with a V.90-compliant built-in fax modem. CAUTION ELECTRIC SHOCK To avoid shock hazards, do not put your finger into a phone jack (for modular cables) on the wall. BREAKAGE To avoid damage to your computer, do not plug a modular cable in any port other than the modem port.
  • Page 51 2. Unplug the telephone’s modular cable from the phone jack on the wall. Pull out the cable while holding down the stopper. IMPORTANT • If a rosette type phone jack is used, it needs be changed to a modular type. Changing a phone jack from rosette type to modular type must be done by an authorized technician or under his or her supervision.
  • Page 52 Critical Point Your telephone cannot be used when its modular cable is disconnected. So, do not forget to plug it again after using the built-in modem. If you run the modular cable close to a household electrical appliance or tie it in a bundle, a communications error could occur.
  • Page 53: Using A Lan

    SECTION 1 8. Using a LAN Using a LAN Preparing necessary items LAN cable There are two types of LAN cables: straight type and cross type. Select a cable appropriate to the data transfer rate of the network you want to use. Network connection Prepare a device that serves your purpose of connecting to a LAN.
  • Page 54 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Plug a LAN cable in the LAN port on the back of the computer. Lan connector (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 3.
  • Page 55 IMPORTANT • When you are connected to a network (such as the Internet), do not place your computer into standby or hibernation mode, otherwise your computer may not maintain connection with the network. Whenever your computer is not in use, it should be turned off. •...
  • Page 56: About The Integrated Wireless Lan (For Selected Model)

    9. About the Integrated Wireless Lan (For selected model) 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 57: 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 58 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 59: 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 60: Before Using The Wireless Lan Function

    SECTION 2 Before Using the Wireless LAN Function 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. •...
  • Page 61 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Stopping The Transmission Of Radio Waves

    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 65: Connection

    SECTION 1 Connection Flow of Operations The wireless LAN connection procedure is outlined below. Make sure that the personal computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. Assign the parameters required for wireless LAN connection. 1.
  • Page 66: 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 67 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 68 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 69 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 70 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 71 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 Point If there are multiple settings in the “Preferred network”, another setting may have priority over the desired network because of communication condition.
  • Page 72: Setting The Network

    SECTION 1 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 73 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 74 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 75: 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 76 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 77 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 Point For setting the share folder for read only, click the check box ( ) of the “Allow network users to change my files”...
  • Page 78 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 79: 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 Point In the case of infrastructure connection, enter the necessary data for the station before confirming connection.
  • Page 80 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 81 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 82: 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 83: 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 84 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. Operate as follows. • In case of the Windows XP Click the “Start”...
  • Page 85 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 86 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 87 Operate as follows. • In case of the Windows XP Click the “Start” button, “All programs”, “Accessory” and “Command prompt”. 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 88 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 89: Using A Pc Card

    SECTION 2 1. Using a PC Card Cautions in Using a PC Card CAUTION BREAKAGE A PC card is composed of static-sensitive parts, and it is easily broken by static dis- charged from a human body. Before touching a PC card, always touch an appropriate metal object to discharge static from your body.
  • Page 90: Inserting A Pc Card

    Inserting a PC Card CAUTION INJURY When inserting a PC card into a PC card slot, be careful not to put your finger into the slot, otherwise you could injure your finger. Critical Point Before using a PC card, you might need to turn off your computer or to install the device driver, depending on the type of PC card used.
  • Page 91: Removing A Pc Card

    Removing a PC Card Here is the explanation of how to remove a PC card. Critical Point When removing a PC card with a cord, do not pull its cord to avoid damage to it. To remove a PC card when your computer is turned on, always follow the steps below. Failure to do so could damage your computer or PC card.
  • Page 92 3. When the Remove Hardware dialog box appears, press the PC card eject button. The PC card eject button springs out. PC card eject button (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 4. Remove the PC card. Press the PC card eject button again and pull out the PC card that came out a little.
  • Page 93: Adding Memory

    SECTION 2 2. Adding Memory Critical Point Here are the size of the memory that came standard with your computer, and the maximum size of the memory that can be installed on your computer. Memory installed Max.Memory expandable to 256MB 768MB Preparing Necessary Items Memory (Expanded...
  • Page 94 CAUTION Some components around the memory slot are very hot immediately after use. To avoid burns, do not install or remove memory immediately after turning off the computer but wait for a while until its internal components cool down. BREAKAGE When installing or removing memory, hold its edge so as not to touch any terminal or IC.
  • Page 95 3. Lift the lugs on the keyboard in the direction of the arrow, and pull it gently toward the LCD panel. 4. Lift the keyboard gently to open it. Keyboard Expansion RAM module slot 5. Install memory. Remove the memory slot cover, insert the memory diagonally into the slot with the notch in the memory aligned with the projection on the connector, and then turn the memory down until it clicks into place.
  • Page 96 7. Attach the cover removed in step 2. Remove the memory Cover Checking the memory capacity IMPORTANT • In case memory is not installed properly, the error message “Expansion memory error” or another message will be displayed in English when you first turn on the computer after installing the memory.
  • Page 97: Changing Memory

    Changing Memory 1. Turn off your computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Slide the cover to the left to remove it. Cover (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 3. Lift the lugs on the keyboard in the direction of the arrow, then pull it gently toward the LCD panel.
  • Page 98 5. Remove the memory. Remove the cover of the memory slot and remove the hook on each side from the memory module. The memory comes up slightly. Then, pull the memory diagonally up to remove it from the slot. Hook 6.
  • Page 99 8. Attach the cover removed in step 2. Cover Critical Point After you have changed memory, check the memory capacity of you computer to be sure that the memory is installed properly.
  • Page 100: Using A Memory Card

    SECTION 2 3. Using a Memory Card Supported Memory Cards The SD card/Memory stick slot directly reads and writes data recorded on memory cards designed for portable digital devices, such as digital cameras. The SD card/Memory stick slot of your computer supports two types of memory cards (only one card can be used at a time), so that you do not need to purchase an adapter for each type of memory card.
  • Page 101: Removing A Memory Card

    1. Inset a memory card into the SD card/Memory stick slot. Push it in until it clicks into place. Memory stick If a message appears, asking "What do you want Windows to do?" each time you insert the SD card/Memory stick into the slot, there is a few options for you to select: Play using Media Player, Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer or Take no action.
  • Page 102: Connecting A Usb Device

    SECTION 2 4. Connecting a USB Device Preparing Necessary Items USB device Devices that can be plugged in USB ports on your computer. Prepare USB devices that meet your needs. • Digital camera • Mouse • Printer • Scanner • Keyboard USB cable Used to connect a USB device to your computer.
  • Page 103: Connecting A Usb Device

    Connecting a USB Device 1. Plug a USB cable in the connector of your USB device. 2. Plug the cable from the USB device in a USB port on the computer. Insert the connector with the face marked with facing to the right. USB port (Your computer or situation may not look exactly like this illustration.) 3.
  • Page 104: Disabling Flat Point

    Critical Point A USB mouse can be connected to and disconnected from your computer at any time with- out shutting down the computer. Connecting a USB mouse does not automatically disable Flat Point. If you want to disable Flat Point, see “Disabling Flat Point.” Disabling Flat Point Connecting a USB mouse enables you to use two pointing devices at the same time: USB mouse and Flat Point.
  • Page 105: Connecting An External Monitor

    SECTION 2 5. Connecting an External Monitor Preparing Necessary Items External monitor Your computer supports PC/AT-compatible and DOS/V-compatible monitors. Monitor cable Used to connect an external monitor to your computer. Most external monitors come with this cable, as a separate part for some monitors and already connected for others.
  • Page 106 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adapter from it. 2. Plug the monitor cable in the external monitor port on the back of the computer. The external monitor port has a trapezoidal cross-section. (1) Insert the connector straight into the external monitor port with the right side up, and (2) secure it with the screws on both sides of the connector.
  • Page 108 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 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 109: 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 110 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 111 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 112 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 113: Maintenance Of Your Computer

    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 114 • 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 115 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 116: Floppy Disks And Drives

    • 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. FLOPPY DISKS AND DRIVES Caring for your Floppy Disks • Avoid using the floppy disks in damp and dusty locations. •...
  • Page 117 • If a DVD/CD-RW/CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature, DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CD-RW/CDs. •...

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