Fujitsu 420D, User Manual

Page 1: ... is a trademark of watergate software inc SoftPEG is a registered trademark of CompuCore Multimedia Inc LapLink is registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 1996 Fujitsu PC Corporation All rights reserved No part of this publication may be copied reproduced or translated without prior written co...

Page 2: ...the same type and rating fuse CAUTION Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instruction WARNING CMOS Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire FCC Notices Notice to Users of Radios and Television Thes...

Page 3: ...T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s ...

Page 4: ...Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device 27 Using the Keyboard 29 Floppy Disk Drive 31 CD ROM Drive 33 Hard Drive 35 Power Saving Modes 36 Video and Audio Functions 40 File Transfers 41 Section Three Configuring Your LifeBook 400 Series Boot Sequence 44 Identifying the Drives 44 BIOS Setup Utility 45 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 46 Main Menu Setting System Parameters 48 Exiting from the Main Me...

Page 5: ...s 86 Installing a Mouse or Keyboard 86 Installing a Replicator Port or Mini Docking Station 86 Installing Audio Input Devices 87 Installing Audio Output Devices 87 Section Five Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem 90 Specific Problems 91 Power On Self Test Messages 110 Emergency CD ROM Tray Release 113 Installing and Removing the Internal Hard Drive 113 Restoring Your Pre installed Software fro...

Page 6: ...odel it comes with Windows 95 Windows for Workgroups Version 3 11 and MS DOS Version 6 22 or only Windows 95 pre installed When you first start your note book you will be asked to select a single operating system if both are present See pages 11 13 for more information on selecting your operating system Your LifeBook 400 Series is a completely self contained unit with a passive matrix DSTN color L...

Page 7: ...L i f e B o o k 4 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u L if e B o ok 4 0 0 S e r ie s f r om F uj Figure P 1 LifeBook 400 Se with both Fujitsu Third Party Opt ...

Page 8: ... Courier type Example C DIR P Keyboard keys are shown in boldface Helvetica type Example Fn F1 Esc and Ctrl Pages with additional information about a spe cific topic are cross referenced within the text Example See page xx P O I N T The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material C A U T I O N The caution icon highlights information that is import...

Page 9: ...S e c t i o n Unpacking 2 Overview of Features 3 Component Identification 4 Power Sources 9 Data Security 9 Starting Your Notebook for the First Time 10 User Registration 13 Learning About Your Operating System and Application Software 14 ...

Page 10: ... items listed below For a standard configuration you should have LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu Figure 1 1 AC Adapter with AC power cord located in the accessories box Figure 1 2 Modular 10 speed CD ROM Drive already installed in your notebook Modular 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive located in the accessories box Figure 1 3 User s Guide Registration card and customer information pack Microsoft Windows 95 ...

Page 11: ...800 x 600 resolution 1MB Video RAM Built in 1 0GB hard drive Multi function bay which supports warm swapping of the following 3 5 floppy disk drive included with all models 10 speed CD ROM drive included with all models Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH Battery Pack 16 bit Sound Blaster compatible sound chip Zoom Video port for full motion video acceleration Built in stereo speakers Two Type II or one Typ...

Page 12: ...en It is located just below the brightness control Status Indicator Display LCD display of the status of the power state and source Suspend Mode battery charge floppy disk drive activity hard drive activity CD ROM drive activity PCMCIA card activity Caps Lock Num Lock and Scroll Lock Suspend Resume Button The Suspend Resume Button allows you to suspend computer activity without turning oV your not...

Page 13: ... u j Figure 1 5 LifeBook 400 Series with Display O Display Latch LCD Display Brightness Control Contrast Control Status Indicator Display Suspend Resume Button Closed Cover Switch Stereo Speaker Keyboard Removal Tab Stereo Speaker Keyboard Multi function Bay TouchPad Pointing Device Keyboard Removal Tab ...

Page 14: ...your notebook has been recently used The surface area under the keyboard can be very hot and may injure you TouchPad Pointing Device A touch sensitive cursor control system with two click buttons Multi function Bay This bay accommodates 10 speed CD ROM drive 3 5 floppy disk drive Figure 1 6 LifeBook 400 Series Left Side Panel PCMCIA Card Slot with Cover Lock and Eject Button The PCMCIA Card Slot a...

Page 15: ...s you to connect an ext nal PS 2 keyboard mouse or numeric keypa DC Power Input Connector The DC Power Input Connector allows you t plug in the Fujitsu AC Adapter or the option Fujitsu Auto Adapter Theft Prevention Lock Slot This is a slot that allows you to attach a phy lock down device Serial Interface Connector COM Port The Serial Interface Connector allows you to connect serial RS 232C devices...

Page 16: ... surface They are designed to make using your notebook keyboard more comfortable Main Unit Label This label has the model number serial number and other information about your notebook C A U T I O N The cover which closes over the connec tors on the rear of your notebook can be damaged if it is left open when your notebook is moved around Figure 1 9 LifeBook 400 Series Bottom Figure 1 8 LifeBook 4...

Page 17: ...e lighter of a car or other vehicle with the igni tion key in the On or the Accessories position Data Security Your LifeBook 400 Series has a built in hardw control password security feature that allows to protect the data stored in your notebook f unauthorized access Your operating system a some applications have software control pass word security features that allows you to prot all or portions...

Page 18: ...2 for additional help You will then be stepped through the condition of use and operating system selection process You must complete this initial process before you will be able to use your notebook C A U T I O N Make sure you memorize your pass words both hardware and software If you forget you may not be able to use your notebook and you will have to contact your service provider and arrange to ...

Page 19: ...n you to the previous screen The Next Button activates any choices or informa tion you have entered and takes you on to the next screen The Cancel Button allows you to stop the setup process If you stop the process your notebook will come back to the place in the Windows 95 Setup where you left oV the next time you start your machine The screens you will be required to respond to are shown with th...

Page 20: ...ing Your Pre installed Software from CD ROM on page 114 License of Windows 95 Read carefully and then click on the Next Button License Agreement Read the agreement carefully You can scroll through the text using the Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device to activate the scroll bar or use the up arrow Õ and down arrow Ô keys to move up and down the text one line at a time When you finish reading simpl...

Page 21: ... your operating system and your factory installed applications and drivers The backup will require 40 floppy disks If you have chosen Windows for Workgroups you only need to backup the factory installed applications and drivers The backup will require 9 floppy disks Finishing Setup Click on the Finish Button and your notebook will restart with the selected Windows operat ing system ready for norma...

Page 22: ...rsion of the application or with a similar product Manuals In the accessories box you will find manuals for Windows 95 and other pre installed software Some software manuals are available on line and are not in the box See the help screens of your software We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications and to get a basic understanding of what is...

Page 23: ...dicator Panel 17 Power Center by Fujitsu 20 Power On 21 Special Operating System Features 22 Power Off 23 Restarting the System 24 Battery 25 Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device 27 Using the Keyboard 29 Floppy Disk Drive 31 CD ROM Drive 33 Hard Drive 35 Power Saving Modes 36 Video and Audio Functions 40 File Transfers 41 ...

Page 24: ...s You will probably want to adjust the contrast as well as the brightness To do this use the contrast slider on the right side of the built in display screen just below the brightness control Figure 2 2 P O I N T The higher the level of brightness the more power your notebook will consume and the faster the battery will discharge Adjusting the Keyboard Angle On the bottom of your notebook near the...

Page 25: ...are folded against the bottom of your notebook Using a CD ROM drive when it is not level may dam age the drive or prevent proper operation C A U T I O N When you are not using the adjustment feet be sure that they are folded flat against the bottom of your notebook They could be broken off or injure someone if not used properly Figure 2 3 Status Indicators Power AC Adapter Battery Identifier Batte...

Page 26: ...de Battery Pack The Battery Status Indicator is displayed only if the battery is installed Battery 1 display will flash when you power up but will never be displayed A small arrow icon appears to the left of the bat tery symbol and above the number if the battery is charging The charging indicator flashes if the battery is too hot or too cold to charge The charging indicator operates whether the P...

Page 27: ...e CD ROM Access Indicator tells you a CD ROM is being accessed P O I N T When using Windows 95 the CD ROM automatic insertion function periodically checks for a CD installed in the drive causing the access indicator to flash The CD automatic insertion function allows the system to automatically start a CD applica tion as soon as a CD is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed It will begin pl...

Page 28: ...u may cause data to be lost and or a system error to occur P O I N T Windows 95 displays of PCMCIA slot numbers may be different than the Status Indicator slot numbers NumLock Indicator The NumLock Indicator tells you the internal keyboard is set in ten key numeric mode See pages 29 30 for more information on the numeric keypad You can activate the NumLock Mode by pressing the Scr Lk Num Lk key wh...

Page 29: ...llow Windows To Manage Computer Power feature When it is enabled the settings you choose from the Power Figure 2 5 Power Switch Off On Bar icons will control the power saving features When it is disabled the BIOS Setup Utility set tings will control the power saving features You can also choose power saving parameters for the internal hard drive and PCMCIA card slots The saving parameters for the ...

Page 30: ...e Troubleshooting on pages 91 109 Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the Setup Utility and revising the settings After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test your notebook will load the operating system See Boot Menu on pages 71 72 to see which kind of disk will be the source C A U T I O N Never turn off you...

Page 31: ...g system Shutting down your notebook from the operat ing system lets it close down operations and turn off the power in the proper sequence to prevent errors The sequences are Windows 95 1 Go to the Start Button Menu 2 Click on Shutdown 3 Verify that Shutdown is selected and click on YES C A U T I O N Never turn your notebook off while an application is running Be sure to close all files exit all ...

Page 32: ...start your notebook with the Resume Button You may also select Shut down the computer and once the Power is Off turn the Power Switch to Off for 10 seconds or more and then turn the Power Switch to On These alternative methods are not recommended P O I N T In Windows 95 pressing the Ctrl Alt Del keys simultaneously triggers the Shutdown submenu of the Start Button Menu the MS DOS prompt appears pu...

Page 33: ... a faulty battery in your notebook It might damage the AC Adapter optional Auto Adapter or your notebook itself It may also prevent oper ation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery C A U T I O N Under federal state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries prop e...

Page 34: ... your notebook beeps about every 15 seconds and the Battery Status Indicator flashes If you do not respond to the low battery alarm the battery will continue to discharge until it is too low to operate When this happens there will be a multiple beep alarm the Status Indicator will show dead battery and your notebook will go into Suspend Mode to try and protect your data as long as possible The Pow...

Page 35: ... from an AC Adapter or an optional Auto Adapter Dead Battery Suspend Mode shows on the Status Indicator just like the normal Suspend Mode Once you have provided power you will need to press the Resume Button to resume operation In the Suspend Mode your data can be maintained for sometime If a power source is not provided promptly the Power Indicator will stop flashing and go out and you will have ...

Page 36: ... left primary click by a light tap ending with the finger off the pad instead of using the button Double Clicking Double clicking means following the Clicking procedure above but pressing the pointing device button twice in rapid succession Double click works with either the left or the right but ton Double left primary clicking can be done on the touch pad instead of using the button It is simila...

Page 37: ...f your finger movement and whether to show a trail as the cursor moves General Lets you select the type of mouse Your TouchPad is a Standard PS 2 Port Mouse and the port for external mouse connection is a Standard PS 2 Port You may want to try practicing with different adjustments until you find a combination that is comfortable for you Using the Keyboard Your notebook has an integral 86 key keybo...

Page 38: ...c Keypad Function P O I N T When an external keypad is connected to your notebook the NumLock Mode enables the external keypad and disables the built in keyboard numeric keypad Figure 2 10 Cursor Keys Function Keys Your notebook has twelve function keys F1 through F12 The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application and you should refer to the software documentation to find out how...

Page 39: ...r whatever item is selected See the Windows 95 documentation for additional information Floppy Disk Drive The Removable Floppy Disk Drive is a 3 5 drive which can read and write on 1 44MB and 720KB memory capacity floppy disks Floppy disk format is controlled from the operating system See the software documentation for more information The Removable Floppy Disk Drive can be used externally with th...

Page 40: ...s flush with the front of your notebook Figure 2 12 Floppy Disk Drive Eject Button Eject Button C A U T I O N If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Access Indicator is On there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk or the disk drive Preparing a Floppy Disk for Use Before you can use a new disk you need to pre pare it so your notebook knows where to store information This preparation is ...

Page 41: ...sk Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or other magnetic field To clean wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent Never use benzene paint thinner or other volatile material Never disassemble or dismantle the floppy disk drive CD ROM Drive The modular CD ROM Drive is a 10 speed reader C A U T I O N Formatti...

Page 42: ...a CD into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the CD snapped onto the raised circle in the center of the tray Close the tray After a CD is loaded it will take a short time for your notebook to recognize it Figure 2 14 Loading a CD ROM Tray P O I N T If you have disabled the automatic inser tion function you will have to start the CD from the desktop as your notebook will not auto...

Page 43: ... the inner edge and wiping to the outer edge Hard Drive The internal hard drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using See Appendix A for model information Formatting the Hard Drive The hard drive inside your notebook is format ted initialized at the factory You do not need to format it under normal circumstances Figure 2 15 CD ROM Handling C A U T I O N If you reformat the internal ha...

Page 44: ... The combination of settings selected by the factory to save power only when it can be done without sacrificing performance is the Maximum Performance selection The combi nation of settings selected by the factory to save power even if it means sacrificing some perfor mance is the Maximum Battery Life selection The Customize selection requires you to choose the values for each individual parameter...

Page 45: ... On when the Power Indicator is Off the battery is charging or you are in the Save to Disk Mode C A U T I O N Be sure you know what settings are active for the Suspend Resume Button before you use it as misuse can result in data loss See the Power Savings Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility pages 67 69 for more information When you receive your new notebook it will be set for the default which is Suspe...

Page 46: ...otebook is in Suspend Mode though not as fast as when fully operational With a fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack the Suspend Mode will maintain your sta tus for approximately 24 hours or more Suspend Mode The Suspend Mode saves the contents of your notebook s memory RAM during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to RAM while turning off the CPU the display the hard drive and a...

Page 47: ... the Suspend Resume Button and restart the rest of your notebook When you resume operation it returns to the point in the operation where it left off before going into Save to Disk Mode P O I N T If power is lost during Save to Disk Mode the data will be retrieved automat ically as soon as power is returned P O I N T The Save to Disk Mode requires allocat ing a significant amount of hard disk capa...

Page 48: ...select Sound Blaster 16 A stereo audio input for connecting a line level sound input device such as an audio cassette player Built in stereo speakers A stereo sound headphone jack for connect ing headphones or powered external speakers S e c t i o n T w o 40 activity will cause your notebook to return to normal operation automatically This feature is independent of the Suspend Resume Button Video ...

Page 49: ...cations including some games that are MS DOS based you may need to adjust the Video Features settings of your notebook in order for the entire screen to be used by the application See the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Menu Video Features Submenu the video compensation set ting on page 64 P O I N T You can modify the set up of certain audio parameters in the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Menu Audio Fea...

Page 50: ...o not move either device during communication as it may interrupt data transmission The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications When the infrared communication ports are not directly facing each other or some obsta cle is between them When the infrared communication ports are too far apart When a television or radio remote control unit or a wireless headphone is being used ...

Page 51: ...ameters 48 Exiting from the Main Menu 57 Advanced Menu Setting Device Controls 57 Exiting from the Advanced Menu 64 Security Menu 65 Exiting from the Security Menu 67 Power Savings Menu 67 Exiting from the Power Savings Menu 69 Boot Menu Selecting the Operating System Source 71 Exiting from the Boot Menu 72 Exit Menu Leaving the Setup Utility 72 Setting Up Your Save To Disk File Allocation 73 ...

Page 52: ...r notebook uses drive letters Example A B C D E to identify internal and external devices such as hard drives floppy disk drives CD ROM drives and PCMCIA cards The most commonly assigned drive designators are listed below If you add other devices the drive desig nators may be different See the operating sys tem manual for setting drive designations Drive Designators A Floppy disk drive Installable...

Page 53: ...ting Change the selection of whether to use the built in display an external monitor or both For a more convenient process see the Fn key on pages 30 31 Change the system data security settings Routinely Entering the Setup Utility You can enter the Setup Utility whenever you turn on or reset the system To do this 1 Allow the system to start booting 2 As soon as the Press F2 to enter SETUP message ...

Page 54: ...essage is displayed on the screen and you want to enter the Setup Utility press the F2 key 4 When the Setup Utility starts with a fault present the system displays the following message Warning Error message Continue 5 Press any key to enter the Setup Utility The system will then display the Main Menu with current parameters values Navigating Through the Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility consis...

Page 55: ...n the current menu to the default values 8 Pressing the F10 key resets all items in the current menu to the value which was set when the Setup Utility parameters were last saved 9 Pressing the F1 key will give you a general help screen P O I N T Selecting a field causes a help message about that field to be displayed on the right hand side of the screen 3 To select the different values for each fi...

Page 56: ...ate Diskette A Sets what kind of floppy disk drive if any is installed IDE Adapter 0 Master allows you to select this submenu Figure 3 2 but displays the des ignator and capacity of the hard disk drive or CD ROM drive connected to this interface IDE Adapter 0 Slave allows you to select this submenu Figure 3 2 but displays the des ignator and capacity of the hard disk drive or CD ROM drive connecte...

Page 57: ...ft Tab keys Setting the System Date The system calendar shows the month day and year Example 03 20 1996 The System Date Field allows you to change each segment of the date separately Move between the segments with the Tab key and or Shift Tab keys Defining the Floppy Disk Drive Format The Diskette A Field allows you to define the format of the floppy disk drive See Table 3 1 for the options and st...

Page 58: ... Floppy Disk Drive A if it is installed Not Installed IDE Adapter 0 Selects the IDE Adapter 0 C 1081 MB Displays the designator and capacity of the hard drive Master Master Sub Menu on this interface and when selected allows you to change the interface specifications to suit the particular disk drive This is the internal hard drive controller IDE Adapter 0 Slave Selects the IDE Adapter 0 CD ROM Di...

Page 59: ...led Enabled Enables Disables the Memory Cache System Memory 640KB Displays size of system memory which is detected automatically and cannot be changed by the Setup Utility Extended Memory 7MB This depends on the model of Displays size of extended memory which is detected LifeBook 400 Series Notebook which you automatically and cannot be changed by the are using and whether you have installed Setup...

Page 60: ...ce Type Allows you to configure the interface for almost any hard disk drive by letting you select CD ROM None Auto or among 39 preset combinations of parameters or User for setting each parameter individually The total storage capacity is displayed to the right of the selected option These parameters are controlled by the selec tion made for Type Cylinders Sets the number of cylinders for the har...

Page 61: ...one or a number up to four digits which can be set by incrementing or typing in the number Multi Sector Transfers Sets the number of sec tors allowed in a block transfer This is Disabled or 2 4 6 8 or 16 sectors LBA Mode Control Enables or disables Block Addressing in place of Cylinder Head Sector addressing Transfer Mode Selects the data movement method for the hard disk The options are Standard ...

Page 62: ...ated with that selection is displayed to the right of the option selected Cylinders A number up to five digits When one of the preset combinations Sets the number of cylinders for the hard drive This is selected the value set is displayed but field can be changed by incrementing or by typing in cannot be changed from the screen This the number followed by the Enter key field can only be changed fr...

Page 63: ... be used digit number is selected the value set is displayed but in storing data on the hard disk This field can be cannot be changed from the screen This changed by incrementing or by typing in the number field can only be changed from the screen followed by the Enter key when Type is selected as User Multi Sector Disabled 2 4 6 8 16 When one of the preset combinations Sets the number of sectors ...

Page 64: ...es or disables 32 bit data transfers C A U T I O N A bootable CD ROM may have either a floppy disk format or a hard drive format When the bootable CD ROM is used the drive allocations change automatically this does not require changing the BIOS setup If a floppy disk format CD ROM is used the CD ROM becomes Drive A If a hard drive format CD ROM is used the internal hard drive becomes Drive D and t...

Page 65: ...the cur sor keys See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 46 for more information Advanced Menu Setting Device Feature Controls The Advanced Menu allows you to Set the I O addresses for the serial port and the parallel port Set the communication mode for the parallel port Set audio function I O addresses interrupt levels and DMA channel Select between the internal LCD display and an extern...

Page 66: ... routing of video signals to different displays Figure 3 4 Integrated Peripherals Submenu C A U T I O N No matter how the settings are entered your notebook will not function normally if any two ports or devices serial or parallel have the same I O address assigned Some settings will be entered via the BIOS Setup Utility some from the control software for the I O device some maybe set in the hardw...

Page 67: ... infrared port address and interrupt level Parallel Port Sets the parallel port the back panel LPT connector address and interrupt level Parallel Port Mode Sets the parallel port communication mode DMA Sets the DMA channel number when ECP mode is selected When ECP Mode is not selected this option does not appear on the screen Diskette Controller Enables or disables the floppy disk drive controller...

Page 68: ...for the serial 3E8 IRQ 4 2E8 IRQ 3 port on the back panel of your notebook Auto Disabled SIR Port 3F8 IRQ 4 2F8 IRQ 3 2F8 IRQ 3 Sets the I O address and interrupt level for the 3E8 IRQ 4 2E8 IRQ 3 internal serial infrared port Auto Disabled Parallel Port 278 IRQ 7 378 IRQ 7 378 IRQ 7 Sets the I O addresses and interrupt level for the 3BC IRQ 7 278 IRQ 5 parallel port on the back panel of your note...

Page 69: ...milar device Bi direc tional Full Duplex allows two way transfer of informa tion between your notebook and a connected parallel device Example if your notebook is connected to a par allel printer it can transfer data and control information to the printer and the printer can transfer back status and error information to your notebook EPP Mode allows data transmission with the EPP class of parallel...

Page 70: ...ables the ESS1878 sound chip I O Base Address Sets the base address for the internal audio function IRQ Channel Sets the internal audio interrupt level 1st DMA Channel Sets the 1st DMA channel to be used by the internal audio function 2nd DMA Channel Sets the 2nd DMA channel to be used by the internal audio function FM I O Base Address Sets the FM synthesizer base address MPU I O Base Address Sets...

Page 71: ... in Windoow 95 When disabled the sub items of Audio will not be displayed I O Base Address 220 240 260 280 220 Sets the internal audio I O address IRQ Channel 5 7 9 10 11 5 Sets the interrupt request IRQ level for the internal audio channel 1st DMA Channel 0 1 3 0 Selects the DMA direct memory access channel for the internal audio function 2nd DMA Channel 0 1 3 1 Selects the DMA direct memory acce...

Page 72: ...con trols spacing on the display When enabled displays with less than 800 x 600 pixel resolu tion will still cover the entire screen The default is Disabled Exiting from the Advanced Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on the Advanced Menu you can either exit from Setup Utility or move to another menu If you wish to exit from Setup Utility press the Esc key to go to the Exit Menu If...

Page 73: ...d no write protection Figure 3 7 Security Menu P O I N T If you set a password write it down and keep it in a safe place If you forget the password you will have to contact your support representative to regain access to the secured functions and data C A U T I O N Entering a password incorrectly 3 times in a row will cause the keyboard and mouse to be locked out and the warning System Disabled to...

Page 74: ...is set The User Password must be seven characters long and must include only lower case letters or numbers To cancel a password press the Enter key instead of entering characters in the Enter New Password field and in the Re enter New Password field Password on Boot When this field is set to Enable a password user or supervisor is required after the Power On Self Test before the Operating System w...

Page 75: ...rotec tion of the operating system This feature provides some virus protection P O I N T Boot Sector Protection must be set to Normal to load or upgrade an operating system Figure 3 8 Power Savings Menu Exiting from the Security Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on the Security Menu you can either exit from Setup Utility or move to another menu If you wish to exit from Setup Utili...

Page 76: ...Savings Power Savings Hard Disk Time out Video Time out Standby Time out Auto Suspend Time out Suspend Mode Resume on Modem Ring Resume on Time Resume Time SUS RES Switch You may choose to Enable or Disable the suspend function of the Suspend Resume Button The resume function cannot be disabled Smart Power Savings Smart Power Savings enables or disables the ability of the power source to control t...

Page 77: ...notebook will save all of RAM to the hard disk before going to Suspend Mode and turn off power to the RAM while in the suspended state P O I N T When resuming from a Save to Disk suspension there will be a delay while the contents of RAM are loaded from the hard disk Resume On Modem Ring Resume On Modem Ring sets whether or not to Resume from the Suspend state when a message is received by telepho...

Page 78: ...r Savings Default Settings Parameter Maximum Battery Life Maximum Performance Custom None Video Time out 30 sec Off Off Off Hard Disk Time out 30 sec Off Off Off Standby Time out 1 min Off Off Off Auto Suspend Time out 5 min 15 min 15 min Off ...

Page 79: ... screen containing a summary of the configuration of the system When enabled this screen appears after the completion of Power On Self Test POST and before the operat ing system is loaded The default is Enabled SETUP prompt The SETUP prompt field allows you to enable the display of a prompt to press the key to activate the BIOS Setup Utility The key always works whether the prompt is displayed or ...

Page 80: ...c key to go to the Exit Menu If you wish to move to another menu use the cursor keys Exit Menu Leaving the Setup Utility The Exit Menu is used to leave the Setup Utility The Exit Menu options are Save Changes and Exit Selecting Save Changes and Exit will store all the entries on every menu of the Setup Utility to the BIOS memory and then exit the Setup Figure 3 10 Exit Menu Utility When saving is ...

Page 81: ...in the Navigating Through The Setup Utility Section See page 46 Setting Up Your Save To Disk File Allocation Your notebook comes with an allocation of space on the internal hard drive adequate to operate the Save to Disk function for the amount of memory installed at the factory If you add a RAM Module or do not use the Save to Disk function and wish to free up the disk space you will need to chan...

Page 82: ...pe PHDISK DELETE FILE 4 Press the Enter key 5 The utility will remove the space allocation for the Save to Disk function and free that space for other use To create a space allocation for the Save to Disk function do the following 1 Go to the MS DOS prompt 2 Type PHDISK CREATE FILE 3 Press the Enter key 4 The utility will create a Save to Disk file called SAVE2DSK BINin the root directory It will ...

Page 83: ...k Drive 82 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack 83 Multi function Bay 84 CD ROM Drive 85 Removable Floppy Disk Drive 86 Installing Devices on the LPT Port 86 Installing Devices on the COM Port 86 Installing External Monitors 86 Installing a Mouse or Keyboard 86 Installing a Replicator Port or Mini Docking Station 86 Installing Audio Input Devices 87 Installing Audio Output Devices 87 ...

Page 84: ...owered speakers A PS 2 Connector on the right side of your notebook allows you to connect an external mouse keyboard or numeric keypad A Floppy Disk Connector on the left side of your notebook allows you to connect an optional External Floppy Disk Drive Adapter if the Multi function Bay is in use for something else This section describes how to install and remove equipment for each of the expansio...

Page 85: ...g towards the back of the notebook and aligned with the notch in the connector Figure 4 2 Figure 4 1 Raising the Keyboard C A U T I O N Be careful not to pinch the flat cable C A U T I O N Do not attempt to install or remove a RAM Module if the notebook has been recently used The surface areas under the keyboard can be very hot and may injure you C A U T I O N The RAM Expansion Module can be sever...

Page 86: ...increase RAM capacity C A U T I O N Do not attempt to install or remove a RAM Module if he notebook has been recently used The surface areas under the key board can be very hot and may injure you To Remove the RAM Module 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing the RAM Module 2 Pull clips sideways from each side of the RAM Module Figure 4 3 3 While holding clips out remove the module from the slo...

Page 87: ...s 1 Turn on notebook power using the Power Switch 2 Enter the Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key as soon as the Press F2 to enter SETUP message appears on the screen See page 45 3 The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity as detected by the notebook during the Power On Self Test are displayed at the bottom of the Main Menu screen If the total memory displayed is not what you believe it ...

Page 88: ... insert a PCMCIA card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card If you do you may permanently damage the card your notebook or both Installing PCMCIA Cards in Your Notebook PCMCIA cards are installed in the PCMCIA card slot in the left side panel of your notebook To install a PCMCIA card 1 See the PCMCIA card manual for instruc tions on installation of that specific card 2 M...

Page 89: ...e 4 4 5 Grasp the body of the card firmly and pull it out of the slot 3 Insert the PCMCIA card in the card slot with the product name label facing up Figure 4 4 4 When the PCMCIA card is fully inserted the Eject Button will pop out 5 Flip this button toward the front of the note book to fold it out of the way 6 When the card is installed lock it in place by sliding the Lock Button to the right Fig...

Page 90: ...Adapter 4 Open the External Floppy Disk Drive Adapter Connector cover see Figure 1 6 on page 6 by gently pulling on the top of the cover and tilting it down 5 Align the connector of the Floppy Disk Adapter with the connector towards your notebook with the wide side down 6 Insert the connector of the adapter into the connector on your notebook and push in firmly until it clicks Figure 4 5 Optional ...

Page 91: ...ks are available as options A charged Battery Pack can be exchanged for a discharged one for additional operating time In addition any battery should be removed if your notebook is not going to be used for an extended period of time To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Save all files and close all applications 2 Turn off the Power Switch and remove the AC Adapter 3 Slide the Battery Eject Button on the le...

Page 92: ...al state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly Check with your local govern ment authority for details regarding recy cling or disposing of the old battery or contact your support representative at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Multi function Bay The bay on the right front panel of y...

Page 93: ...ch the module in place Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid storing the drive where it will be sub jected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD ROM drive Loading a CD Make sure that the tilt adjustment feet on the bottom of the notebook are folded flat against the bottom of your notebook Make sure there is power ...

Page 94: ...r be sure that the connector is the right size aligned and fully seated Tighten the hold down screw on each end of the connector Installing a Mouse or Keyboard Make sure the connector on the device is the correct size Align the arrow on the connector to point to the bottom of your notebook and push in until the connector seats A mouse or keyboard or keypad may be installed and will be automaticall...

Page 95: ...e docking device connectors are operational Plugging in an external mouse to the docking device and trying to move the cursor with it is an easy test Installing Audio Input Devices Make sure that the audio device a cassette recorder for example is equipped with an 3 5 mm stereo mini plug Make sure the plug is aligned and push in until fully seated C A U T I O N This input is not designed for use w...

Page 96: ...k Drive 82 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack 83 Multi function Bay 84 CD ROM Drive 85 Removable Floppy Disk Drive 86 Installing Devices on the LPT Port 86 Installing Devices on the COM Port 86 Installing External Monitors 86 Installing a Mouse or Keyboard 86 Installing a Replicator Port or Mini Docking Station 86 Installing Audio Input Devices 87 Installing Audio Output Devices 87 ...

Page 97: ...owered speakers A PS 2 Connector on the right side of your notebook allows you to connect an external mouse keyboard or numeric keypad A Floppy Disk Connector on the left side of your notebook allows you to connect an optional External Floppy Disk Drive Adapter if the Multi function Bay is in use for something else This section describes how to install and remove equipment for each of the expansio...

Page 98: ...g towards the back of the notebook and aligned with the notch in the connector Figure 4 2 Figure 4 1 Raising the Keyboard C A U T I O N Be careful not to pinch the flat cable C A U T I O N Do not attempt to install or remove a RAM Module if the notebook has been recently used The surface areas under the keyboard can be very hot and may injure you C A U T I O N The RAM Expansion Module can be sever...

Page 99: ...increase RAM capacity C A U T I O N Do not attempt to install or remove a RAM Module if he notebook has been recently used The surface areas under the key board can be very hot and may injure you To Remove the RAM Module 1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of Installing the RAM Module 2 Pull clips sideways from each side of the RAM Module Figure 4 3 3 While holding clips out remove the module from the slo...

Page 100: ...s 1 Turn on notebook power using the Power Switch 2 Enter the Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key as soon as the Press F2 to enter SETUP message appears on the screen See page 45 3 The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity as detected by the notebook during the Power On Self Test are displayed at the bottom of the Main Menu screen If the total memory displayed is not what you believe it ...

Page 101: ... insert a PCMCIA card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card If you do you may permanently damage the card your notebook or both Installing PCMCIA Cards in Your Notebook PCMCIA cards are installed in the PCMCIA card slot in the left side panel of your notebook To install a PCMCIA card 1 See the PCMCIA card manual for instruc tions on installation of that specific card 2 M...

Page 102: ...e 4 4 5 Grasp the body of the card firmly and pull it out of the slot 3 Insert the PCMCIA card in the card slot with the product name label facing up Figure 4 4 4 When the PCMCIA card is fully inserted the Eject Button will pop out 5 Flip this button toward the front of the note book to fold it out of the way 6 When the card is installed lock it in place by sliding the Lock Button to the right Fig...

Page 103: ...Adapter 4 Open the External Floppy Disk Drive Adapter Connector cover see Figure 1 6 on page 6 by gently pulling on the top of the cover and tilting it down 5 Align the connector of the Floppy Disk Adapter with the connector towards your notebook with the wide side down 6 Insert the connector of the adapter into the connector on your notebook and push in firmly until it clicks Figure 4 5 Optional ...

Page 104: ...ks are available as options A charged Battery Pack can be exchanged for a discharged one for additional operating time In addition any battery should be removed if your notebook is not going to be used for an extended period of time To Remove the Battery Pack 1 Save all files and close all applications 2 Turn off the Power Switch and remove the AC Adapter 3 Slide the Battery Eject Button on the le...

Page 105: ...al state or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly Check with your local govern ment authority for details regarding recy cling or disposing of the old battery or contact your support representative at 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800 838 5487 Multi function Bay The bay on the right front panel of y...

Page 106: ...ch the module in place Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid storing the drive where it will be sub jected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD ROM drive Loading a CD Make sure that the tilt adjustment feet on the bottom of the notebook are folded flat against the bottom of your notebook Make sure there is power ...

Page 107: ...r be sure that the connector is the right size aligned and fully seated Tighten the hold down screw on each end of the connector Installing a Mouse or Keyboard Make sure the connector on the device is the correct size Align the arrow on the connector to point to the bottom of your notebook and push in until the connector seats A mouse or keyboard or keypad may be installed and will be automaticall...

Page 108: ...e docking device connectors are operational Plugging in an external mouse to the docking device and trying to move the cursor with it is an easy test Installing Audio Input Devices Make sure that the audio device a cassette recorder for example is equipped with an 3 5 mm stereo mini plug Make sure the plug is aligned and push in until fully seated C A U T I O N This input is not designed for use w...

Page 109: ... t i o n F i v e Identifying the Problem 90 Specific Problems 91 Power On Self Test Messages 110 Emergency CD ROM Tray Release 113 Installing and Removing the Internal Hard Drive 113 Restoring Your Pre installed Software from CD ROM 114 ...

Page 110: ...tors are plugged in properly You can also disconnect such devices thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure 5 Turn on your notebook using the Power Switch Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it on 6 Go through the boot sequence 7 If the problem has not been resolved refer to the User Tests which follow for more detailed troubleshooting information C A U T I O N ...

Page 111: ...u are an experienced computer user you may find it useful However it is intended primarily to help your Fujitsu Support Representative better serve you When you call for help your Support Representative may ask you to setup your note book for modem operation you will be told what to do step by step and then to hang up the phone and plug the phone line into the back of your notebook The Support Rep...

Page 112: ...nd Mode See page 26 Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery See pages 17 18 Install the Battery if it is missing or a Power Adapter if the battery is dead or unavailable 2 When the battery is dead there will be a beep when the Power Switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend Mode See page 26 Check the Status In...

Page 113: ...nce and condition of the battery and adapter See Figures 2 3 and 2 4 on pages 17 and 18 Move the AC cord to a different outlet or check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet or if you are using an Auto Adapter make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position 4 When the battery is dead there will be a beep when the Power Switch is turned on and the noteboo...

Page 114: ...t is disabled 6 Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence and condition of the battery See Figure 2 3 on page 17 If the battery is indi cating a short remove the battery and operate from another power source or replace the battery 7 If the battery is dead there will be a beep when the Power Switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend Mode See page...

Page 115: ...ed or lost it s power source 1 Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does not restore operation push the Resume Button You may want to close the application and Go to the Setup Utility Power Savings Menu and adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation See the Power Savings Menu on pages 67 69 and Power Center by Fujitsu on page 20 2 Install a Power Adapter and then push the Resume Bu...

Page 116: ...spend Mode See page 26 Replace the Battery with a charged one or install a power adapter 2 Install a charged battery See Installing the Battery Pack on pages 83 84 3 Verify that the battery is properly connected by re installing it See Installing the Battery Pack on pages 83 84 4 Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator Figure 2 3 on page 17 and replace or remove it if it is ...

Page 117: ...h temperatures 6 The battery is too hot or too cold See Battery on page 25 1 Use a power adapter for this application when at all possible 2 Check the Setup Utility settings in the Power Savings Menu see pages 67 69 or the Power Bar on the Windows desktop see page 20 and adjust according to your operating needs 3 Turn down the brightness adjustment The higher the brightness the more power the disp...

Page 118: ...witch 2 Attach an external monitor and use the Setup Utility to change the Display selection to Flat Screen or Simultaneous or use the Fn and F10 keys to toggle among the display selections without the use of an external monitor See Integrated Peripherals Submenu on pages 58 61 and Fn Key on page 30 3 Move the display and the brightness and con trast controls until you have adequate visibility 4 P...

Page 119: ...k between the display and the keyboard 1 If the spots are very tiny and few in number this is normal for a large LCD display 2 If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation 1 Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does not restore operation push the Resume Button You may want to close the application and Go to the Setup Utility Power Savings Menu and adjust the timeou...

Page 120: ...e keyboard 1 Display compression gives a clearer but small er display for applications that do not support 800x600 resolution You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing the display compression setting See the Video Features Sub menu of the Advanced Menu on page 64 1 Push the Resume Button 2 Try to use the TouchPad Pointing Device to access the Start Menu and then the Shut Down Me...

Page 121: ...ftware 1 The external device is not properly installed 2 The operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device 1 Open the Power Control Panel and set Power Management to Advanced 1 Enable the button from the Power Savings Menu of the Setup Utility See pages 67 69 2 Hold the button until you hear the acknowl edge beep This can be a very long time if the applica...

Page 122: ... driver for that device 4 The external monitor is not compatible with your notebook 1 Check the device and operating system docu mentation and activate the proper driver 1 Try toggling the video destination by press ing Fn and F10 together or check the BIOS Setup and enable the external monitor See the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu on page 64 2 Reinstall the device See Installing an ...

Page 123: ...ry failure 1 Enter the Setup Utility and adjust the Boot Sequence settings from the Boot Menu on page 71 2 Make sure you have the right password Enter the Setup Utility and verify the Security settings and the Boot Sequence settings and modify them as appropriate See Security Menu on page 65 and Boot Menu on page 71 3 Use the BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu IDE Adapter Master 0 Submenu to try to auto...

Page 124: ...ook doesn t know it is there 3 The software may not have the correct software driver active 1 Verify your password 2 Eject diskette and check orientation and re insert See Floppy Disk Drive on page 31 3 Revise the Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Submenu settings See Advanced Menu on pages 58 61 4 Remove and re install the floppy disk drive See To Install or Remove a Device for the Multi funct...

Page 125: ...re driver active 4 You may have the wrong I O address selected for the device 4 See the PCMCIA Card documentation and software documentation to determine the required I O address See also PCIC I O Address on pages 59 and 61 5 Check all I O addresses in the BIOS Setup Utility and the other installed hardware and software and make sure there are no duplications 1 Remove and re install the device See...

Page 126: ... in the BIOS Setup Utility and the other installed hardware and soft ware and make sure there are no duplications 1 Adjust the volume control knob on the right side of your notebook 2 Adjust the sound volume control settings in the software both operating system and appli cations 3 Plugging in headphones disables the built in speakers remove the headphones 4 Set the BIOS Setup Utility Audio Featur...

Page 127: ...card is still in the CD ROM drive tray 2 CD ROM is installed with label face down 3 CD ROM is not pushed down onto raised center circle of drive 4 CD ROM tray is not latched shut 5 Setup Utility is set to something other than CD ROM 1 These messages are normal and do not indi cate a problem with your system The software to operate a CD ROM drive is installed and the system looks for one on a regul...

Page 128: ... to see if a CD is ready to run 6 Verify drive designator used by application in use by operating system When the operating system is booted from CD ROM drive designa tions are automatically adjusted See Boot Menu on page 71 7 Start the CD from the desktop or application software or re enable the Windows auto inser tion function See CD ROM Access Indicator on page 19 for more information 1 This is...

Page 129: ...em and exited the BIOS Setup Utility and it returned to original settings 2 The BIOS CMOS hold up battery has failed Application software often has its own set of error message displays Check the documen tation or software manufacturers support services 1 Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS Setup Utility 2 Contact your support representative for repairs This is not a u...

Page 130: ... does not indicate any problem unless the CD ROM drive is installed This message can be ignored if no CD ROM drive is installed otherwise try removing and reinstalling the CD ROM drive see page 85 and restarting your notebook No valid CD ROM device drivers selected is a message that appears if the CD ROM drive is not installed It does not indicate any problem unless the CD ROM drive is installed T...

Page 131: ...id NVRAMmedia type Problem with NVRAM access In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display problems You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information Keyboard controller error The keyboard con troller failed test You may have to replace the keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then ...

Page 132: ...boot sequence you should turn off the power with the Power Switch and contact your support representative Real time clock error Real time clock fails BIOS test May require board repair Contact your support representative Shadow Ram Failed at offset nnnn Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the error was detected You are risking data corruption if you continue Contact your sup...

Page 133: ... Tray Release If for some reason the eject button fails you can open the CD ROM tray with a paper clip or similar tool inserted into the eject hole in the far right side of the front of the tray Straighten one side of a paper clip and push it gently into the hole The tray will pop out a short distance Installing and Removing the Internal Hard Drive There is a bay in the bottom of your notebook whi...

Page 134: ...our note book Figure 5 2 3 Carefully remove the cover 4 Gently tilt and lift out the hard disk being very careful not to damage the flexible circuit connection 5 Disconnect the connector very carefully or you will damage the connector pins 6 Remove the hard drive C A U T I O N Removing or installing the hard drive with the power on may damage the drive the notebook or shock you Figure 5 2 Installi...

Page 135: ...C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e S e c t i o n S i x Care and Maintenance 116 Caring for Your Notebook 116 Increasing Battery Life 116 ...

Page 136: ... provides some tips for looking after the notebook and the battery pack Caring for Your Notebook The LifeBook 400 Series is a durable but sensitive electronic device Treat it with respect and care Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case Keep it away from food and beverages If you accidentally spill liquid on your notebook Turn it off Position it so that the liquid can run out L...

Page 137: ... e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d G l o s s a r y A p p e n d i c e s Appendix A Specifications 120 Warranty 120 LifeBook 420D Specifications 120 Approvals 122 Popular Accessories 122 Appendix B Glossary 124 ...

Page 138: ... FPCEM01A 16MB FPCEM02A 32MB FPCEM03 64MB Third party only BIOS Memory 512KB Flash ROM 256 Bytes CMOS RAM with back up battery Video RAM VRAM 1MB Mass Storage Floppy Disk Drive One removable 3 5 3 mode floppy disk drive accommodates a 1 44MB floppy diskette Fujitsu Model FPCFDD01 Hard Drive One factory installed 1 0GB 2 5 12 7 mm fixed hard drive unit CD ROM Drive One removable factory installed 1...

Page 139: ...800 x 600 pixels resolution 256 colors 640 x 480 pixels resolution 256 colors VGA and Hi Res compatible External Monitor Support VGA and Hi Res compatible CRT displays 1280 x 1024 pixels resolution 256 colors 800 x 600 pixels resolution 64K colors 640 x 480 pixels resolution 16M colors Keyboards Built In Keyboard with all functions of 101 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 86 Funct...

Page 140: ...ative non condensing Altitude Operating 10 000 feet 3 0480 m maximum Storage 40 000 feet 12 192 m maximum Electro Static Discharge ESD 9 kV Theft Prevention Lock Lock slot on the right side panels for use with physical restraining security systems The lock ing system by Kensington is recommended Approvals Emissions FCC Part 15 FTZ Safety UL C UL CSA FCC Certification See statement at the front of ...

Page 141: ...Station provides connec tions for RS232 Serial Devices COM Port Parallel Devices LPT Port VGA SVGA Monitor Mouse PS 2 Keyboard PS 2 Optional Modem telephone line RJ 11 Remove for use with LifeBook Model 420D Two Type II one Type III PCMCIA slots Ethernet port RJ 45 The Mini Docking Station is powered from AC power using the power cord ...

Page 142: ...a one 1 or a zero 0 bps An abbreviation for bits per second Used to describe data transfer rates Boot To start up a computer and load its operating system from disk ROM or other storage media into RAM Bus An electrical circuit with at least as many wires as there are bits in the words which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary infor...

Page 143: ...position and intensity of the beam Data The information a system stores and processes DC Direct current A voltage or current that does not fluctuate periodically with time Default Value A preprogrammed value to be used if you fail to set your own DIMM Dual in line memory module Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media If the platter is very stiV it is a hard disk if it is highly flex...

Page 144: ... white images ECP Electromagnetic Compatibility Program a set of standards for communication and intercon nection between electronic devices EPP Enhanced Parallel Port ESD Electro static Discharge The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built up slowly Example the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day Extended Me...

Page 145: ... A type of rechargeable battery which is not sub ject to the memory eVect that Nickel Cadmium batteries are and which have a high power time life for their size LPT Port Line Printer Port A way of referring to parallel interface ports because historically line printers were the first and latter the most common device connected to parallel ports MB Megabyte Megabyte 1 048 576 bytes 2 raised to the ...

Page 146: ...al to a computer Examples a printer a modem a CD ROM PIO Parallel Input Output Pitch keyboard The distance between the centers of the letter keys of keyboard Pixel The smallest element of a display a dot of color on the display screen The more pixels per area the clearer the image will appear POST Power On Self Test A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating c...

Page 147: ...le wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shadow RAM A technique of copying data or applications stored in ROM Read Only Memory into RAM Random Access Memory for access during actual operation RAM is much faster to access than ROM however ROM contents are not lost when power is removed Shadowing allows permanently stored information to be rapidly accessed...

Page 148: ... VGA Video Graphics Array A video display standard originally introduced by IBM with the PS 2 series of personal computers VRAM Video Random Access Memory A memory dedicated to video display data and control Write Protect Prevent alteration of the binary state of all bits in a storage media Example all information on a device such as a floppy diskette a block of space in a storage media such as a ...

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Page 150: ... Submenu 62 Audio Input Device 87 Audio Input Jack 7 76 Audio Output Device 87 Audio Output Jack 76 Auto Adapter 7 9 22 25 93 122 Auto run file 19 Auto Suspend 98 Auto Suspend Time out 69 Auto timeouts 95 Automatic insertion function 34 Autotype Fixed Disk 52 54 Back up disks 35 Backup disks 13 Bad blocks 74 Battery 22 25 92 94 96 97 116 Battery Condition Status Indicator 37 Battery Eject Button 7...

Page 151: ... 45 86 114 CD ROM access 97 CD ROM Access Indicator 108 CD ROM automatic insertion function 19 CD ROM driv 107 CD ROM drive 6 17 33 48 50 84 85 107 108 110 CD ROM Drive Access Indicator 19 CD ROM drive Installable in the 44 Certificate of Authenticity 12 Charged 25 Charging 9 26 Cigarette lighter 9 Clicking 28 Clock error 112 Closed Cover Switch 6 99 COM serial Port 76 COM connector 59 COM Port 7 ...

Page 152: ...Direct memory access 63 Discard Changes and Exit 72 Discharge 16 97 Diskette 104 Diskette A 48 50 Diskette Access 66 Diskette Controller 59 61 104 Diskette drive 110 Display 64 98 99 121 Display brightness 36 Display Panel 4 Display Panel Latch 4 Display screen 16 Display video 31 DMA 59 61 DMA channel 57 63 Docking station 7 76 121 Double Clicking 28 Drag 100 Dragging 29 Drive designation 45 Driv...

Page 153: ...ternal keyboard 101 102 External keypad 30 External monitor 45 86 102 121 External mouse 87 121 External Numeric Keypad 121 External speaker 40 F2 key 44 FAX softwar 41 FCC Certification 122 Feet 16 Fixed Disk Boot Sector 66 Fixed Disk Controller Failure 111 Floppy Check 71 Floppy disk 104 Floppy disk access 66 Floppy Disk Access Indicator 32 Floppy Disk Drive 2 6 31 44 48 59 76 82 84 120 Floppy D...

Page 154: ...1 High temperatures 25 Hot swap 3 Humidity 122 I O addresses 45 I O Base Address 62 Icons 22 IDE Adapter 50 52 103 107 IDE Adapter 0 Master 48 Infrared 8 42 120 Initial power on 10 Initializing a disk 32 Integrated Peripherals 59 60 Internal audio 62 63 Internal audio I O address 63 Internal hard disk 20 35 37 Internal hard drive 50 71 73 103 113 Internet 41 Interrupt request 63 Invalid NVRAM 111 ...

Page 155: ...ctor 59 LPT Port 8 86 122 Main Menu 45 48 52 57 79 Main Unit Label 8 Manuals 14 Maximum Battery Life 36 68 Maximum Performance 36 68 Memory 38 Memory Cache 48 51 53 Memory capacity 54 79 Memory Expansion 6 Microphone 7 Microsoft Media Playe 41 MIDI 63 MIDI interface 62 Mini Docking Station 86 123 Model number 8 Monitor 76 Monitor Connector 8 Mouse 7 86 100 102 Mouse button 28 Mouse Icon 28 MPEG 12...

Page 156: ... Parallel port 57 59 60 Parallel Port Mode 59 61 Parallel port 105 Parity Check 112 Passive matrix 121 Passive matrix 3 Password 9 10 46 65 66 103 104 Password on Boot 66 Password on Resume 66 PC Doctor 91 PCIC I O Address 59 61 PCMCIA 3 121 PCMCIA card 41 81 97 104 PCMCIA Card Access Indicators 20 PCMCIA Card Interface Controlle 59 61 PCMCIA Card Slot 6 90 PCMCIA cards 37 39 79 80 PCMCIA modem 41...

Page 157: ...0 114 Power Saving 36 Power Savings 40 Pre installed software 11 114 Primary 28 Product configuration number 90 Product name 90 Product serial numbe 90 PS 2 121 PS 2 Connecto 7 PS 2 Connector 27 76 RAM 38 39 110 RAM capacity 78 RAM Module 6 40 51 73 76 79 103 Rapid charge 121 RDA 120 Recharging the Battery 25 Recovery CD ROM 35 Release latch 85 Removable Floppy Disk Drive 31 Replicator Port 86 Res...

Page 158: ...uence 23 ShutoV procedures 21 SIR Port 59 60 Slot numbers 20 Software Data Security 10 Software Licensing 11 Sound Blaster 3 120 Sound Blaster compatible 40 Sound Control Pane 41 Sound Control Panel 41 Speakers 6 76 106 120 Spill 116 Spots 99 Standard charge 122 Standby Mode 40 98 99 Standby Time out 68 Start key 31 Static guarded sleeve 78 Status Indicator 17 26 92 97 Status Indicator Display 4 S...

Page 159: ...48 49 Task bar 21 Temperature 122 Theft Prevention Lock 82 122 Theft Prevention Lock Slot 7 Tilt Adjustment Feet 8 33 85 86 Time 45 49 101 Timeouts 98 TouchPad 27 29 100 TouchPad Pointing Device 3 6 Transfer Mode 53 56 Transporting 116 Tray 34 85 86 107 Tutorials 14 Type 52 54 User Password 66 User Registration 13 VGA 8 121 Video compensation 31 Video Features 57 Video Features Submenu 64 102 Vide...

Page 160: ...n Menu 44 Windows auto insertion function 108 Windows Control Panel 22 Windows for Workgroups 11 Windows Icons 22 Write compression 55 Write Precomp 53 55 Write protect 33 67 Write protection 66 Xtended RAM Failed 110 Ystem Time 50 Zoom Video 3 41 76 79 ...