Fujitsu LIFEBOOK E Series, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...er is called Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five 5 To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the RENs contact your local telephone company If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network your telephone co...

Page 3: ...ation of devices such that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100 Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien L étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie l équipement certifié Cette certification signifie que l équipement satisfait certaines normes de protection d exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommu nications Le département ne garantit pas...

Page 4: ...e Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas tenter d établir ces connexions eux mêmes mais doivent contacter les services d inspection d installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales C A U T I O N To reduce the risk of fire use only 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord C A U T I O N For continued protection against risk of fire r...

Page 5: ...dicators 15 NumLk Indicator 15 CapsLock Indicator 16 ScrLk Indicator 16 Security Indicator 16 Keyboard Using the Keyboard 17 Numeric Keypad 17 Windows Keys 17 Cursor Keys 17 Function Keys 18 Wireless Infrared Mouse Preparing Your IR Mouse for Use 19 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking 21 Double Clicking 21 Dragging 22 TouchPad Control Adjustment 22 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modula...

Page 6: ...emoving Media 47 Emergency DVD CD ROM Tray Release 47 Using the Media Player Software 47 Using DolbyTM Headphone 48 Using the Media Player on Battery Power 48 Auto Insert Notification Function 49 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive 50 PC Cards Installing PC Cards 51 Removing PC Cards 51 SmartCard Reader 52 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 53 Removing a Memory Upg...

Page 7: ...Ds and CDs 74 PC Cards 75 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label 79 Microprocessor 79 Memory 79 Video 79 Audio 79 Mass Storage Device Options 79 Features 79 Device Ports 80 Power 80 Dimensions 80 Environmental Requirements 80 Popular Accessories 81 Pre Installed Software 82 Application Descriptions 83 8 GLOSSARY Glossary 87 ...

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Page 9: ...1 1 Preface ...

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Page 11: ...te http www fujitsupc com Before you place the call you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connect...

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Page 13: ...5 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook ...

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Page 15: ...ure 2 1 Lithium ion battery pre installed AC adapter with AC power cord Figure 2 2 USB or modular floppy disk drive Weight Saver Phone Modem RJ 11 telephone cable Drivers and Applications Restore CD Getting Started Guide User s Guide this guide Fujitsu Service Assistant Card International Limited Warranty Brochure Certificate of Authenticity of Microsoft Operating System with User s Manual First C...

Page 16: ...e use of an wireless IR Mouse Built in Microphone The built in microphone allows mono audio input Power and Suspend Resume Button The Power and Suspend Resume button is always used to Power On your LifeBook notebook from its Off state It is also used as the Suspend Resume button This allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off resume your notebook from suspend mode and power on yo...

Page 17: ...ee TouchPad Pointing Device on page 21 for more information LifeBook Security Application Panel The LifeBook Security Application Panel provides hardware security and one touch application launch capability Figure 2 4 See LifeBook Security Applica tion Panel on page 26 for more information Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone Figure 2 4 See Micropho...

Page 18: ...hard drive The release button will not work if a anti theft lock is installed Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable Fan Exhaust The fan exhaust assists in the proper cooling of the system Modem Port PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Buttons Anti theft Lock Internal Hard Drive Release Button Infrared Port LAN Por...

Page 19: ...d of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery See Lithium ion Battery on page 43 for more informa tion Flexible Bay Release Button The Flexible Bay release button releases the Flexible Bay device Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more information Modular DVD CD RW combo drive Modula...

Page 20: ...metimes referred to as an LPT port See Parallel Port on page 55 for more informa tion External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor See External Monitor Port on page 56 for more information USB Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 55 for more information Docking Port The docking port...

Page 21: ...labels provide manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative in the event you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM SDRAM The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook hence improving overall performance See Memo...

Page 22: ...n if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows but have not turned off the power switch AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook notebook is operating from the AC adapter the Auto Airline adapter or the batteries This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using On This means that either o...

Page 23: ...re information PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicator s state whether or not your LifeBook notebook is accessing a PC Card s The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed The number inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being accessed See PC Cards on page 51 for more information NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indica...

Page 24: ... the Keyboard on page 17 for more information SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes if a password was set when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation P O I N T If you are using the optional external numerical keypad pressing the NumLk key will activate the external keypad The i...

Page 25: ...n be activated by pressing the NumLk keys Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9 perform addition subtraction multiplication or division and enter decimal points using the keys designated as ten key function keys The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func tions...

Page 26: ...you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation Video compensation controls spacing on the display When it is enabled displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen Fn F6 Pressing F6 repeatedly while holding Fn will lower the brightness of your display Fn F7 Pressing F7 repeatedly while holding Fn will increase the brightness of the...

Page 27: ...ill need to keep it within the area in which the signals from the mouse can be received by your notebook This area is pie shaped with the tip at the front of the mouse and the back approximately 1 5 feet from the port on the L setting and 3 feet on the H setting optimal settings This area and the effective distance at either the L or the H setting is subject to environment type of use and other fa...

Page 28: ...all and the chamber in which it rolls may require cleaning from time to time In order to clean the ball and chamber Figure 2 15 1 Turn the ring counter clockwise until it stops Lift the ring out and set it aside 2 Turn the mouse over and let the ball fall into the palm of your other hand 3 Clean the ball the inside of the chamber the rollers and the back of the ring with a clean dry soft cloth 4 P...

Page 29: ... the right button once and then immediately release it You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once Figure 2 17 Figure 2 17 Clicking DOUBLE CLICKING Double clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession This procedure does not function with the right button To double click move the cursor to the item you wish to ...

Page 30: ...se it Dragging can also be done using the TouchPad First tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap Next move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad and then release your finger Figure 2 19 Figure 2 19 Dragging TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize yo...

Page 31: ...rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook note book when an adapter is not connected Weight Saver This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay Cold swapping Swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off Reference the following section Hot s...

Page 32: ...s telling you that it is safe to swap devices 4 Swap the modular devices 5 Click OK button After the System Device Change message disappears you will be able to access and use the device Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer Key...

Page 33: ...uble click the icon for DVD drive If a LifeBook notebook with an external USB FDD connected is put on Standby the drive letter for the FDD might change from A after the computer is brought out of the power saving state This phenomenon does not affect operations adversely If Windows is started on a LifeBook notebook with an external USB FDD connected an icon for the FDD might not appear in My Compu...

Page 34: ... notebook Figure 2 23 PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this LifeBook notebook A supervisor password is typically the same for all notebooks in a working group office or company to allow for system management Individual notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button A valid stroke cons...

Page 35: ...suspend or off and the Security Indicator will go off To reactivate the LifeBook notebook after a password failure you must press the Suspend Resume button then enter a correct password PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover may place the notebook into suspend mode Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation Instead you must enter the prop...

Page 36: ...ables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user defined application Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security Application Panel These utilities are found under the Start menu under Programs then under LifeBook Application Panel They inclu...

Page 37: ...wser from the Internet browser box Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button you will need to reconfigure it as described above When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK and the new settings will take effect You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like...

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Page 41: ...lectrical outlet Figure 3 1 Connecting the Optional Auto Airline Adapter 1 Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook 2 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position OR 3 Plug the Auto Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Au...

Page 42: ...ing the Power Management Utility changes the setting permanently 1 Double click the Battery Icon in the lower right corner of your display it looks like a small battery with a leaf extending from the top This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box 2 Click on the Fujitsu BatteryAid 2 2 tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level 3 Click OK or Apply to permanently change the se...

Page 43: ...ut a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility the system displays the operating system s opening screen The boot sequence is executed when You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box The software initiates a system restart Example When you install a new application You reset the system by pressing the thre...

Page 44: ...e the pre printed registration form and either Fax to 1 800 511 9989 Attention Warranty Department Mail to Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara CA 95054 You may also register on our Web site www fujitsupc com support You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider ISP to use this option BOOTING THE SYSTEM WITH WINDOWS 98 OR WINDOWS Me We strongly recommend that ...

Page 45: ...ecific as possible so that if you need help the service and support team will be able to serve you better Final Settings The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement Read the agreement carefully When you finish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click on the Finish button INSTALLING CLICK ME WINDOWS 98 AND Me ONLY The first time...

Page 46: ...de SUSPEND MODE Suspend or Standby mode in Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts This mode will turn off the CPU the display the hard drive and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting...

Page 47: ... hard drive will cause it to restart automatically This feature is independent of the Power and Suspend Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information WINDOWS 98 SECOND EDITION POWER MANAGEMENT Power Management The Power Management icon located in the Windows 98 Second Edition Control Panel allows you to config...

Page 48: ...hut down procedure Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your LifeBook notebook to complete its operations and turn off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors The proper sequence is 1 Click the Start button and then click Shut Down 2 Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box 3 Click OK to shutdown your LifeBook notebook If you are going t...

Page 49: ...41 4 User Installable Features ...

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Page 51: ...tion on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure Low Battery State When the battery is running low a low battery notifica tion message will appear If you do not respond to the low battery message the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate When this happens your LifeBook notebook will go into Suspend mode There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the note...

Page 52: ... 10 on page 15 If this display shows a Shorted Battery it means that the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your LifeBook notebook REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged Follow the steps below to replace a battery 1 Have a charged battery ready to install ...

Page 53: ...ed formatting or initial izing a disk You will need to format new disks unless they are preformatted Please refer to your operating system manual for step by step instructions on formatting a disk To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk slide the write protect tab until a small hole is exposed This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed If you...

Page 54: ...l a media disc can easily be placed in the tray 3 Place the media into the tray label side up with the hole in the center of the disc Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray 4 Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click Figure 4 5 DVD CD Holder Tray DVD CD Eject Button P O I N T S Prior to using your Media Player you must install the Media Player software Refe...

Page 55: ...u select Programs then select InterVideo WINDVD and click InterVideo WINDVD or double click on the InterVideo WINDVD icon on the desktop This will launch the DVD movie 3 Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin Opening the Media Player Control Panel With most DVD ROMs you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view Y...

Page 56: ...d operation Many movies run times are longer than your LifeBook note book can support on a single battery If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety To Watch a Movie on Battery Power 1 Have an additional full charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use 2 Start watching yo...

Page 57: ...will open the System Properties dialog box 4 Select the Device Manager tab to display the device lists for your notebook 5 Click on the to the left of the CD player drive icon The treeview will expand to show the media player drive manufacturer s name and model number 6 Double click on the media player drive manufac turer s name and model number This will open the media player drive manufacturer s...

Page 58: ...at your hard disk drive please note Any data that currently resides on your hard disk drive must be backed up to floppy disks or other data storage media or it will be permanently lost These back up disks can then be used to reinstall and restore your data See your operating system manual for more information on backing up your data files All application software that is installed on the hard disk...

Page 59: ... seated in the opening REMOVING PC CARDS To remove a PC Card perform the following steps 1 See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on removing your card Some PC Cards may require your notebook to be Off while removing them Eject Button PC Card Slot PC Card W A R N I N G Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and or ...

Page 60: ...and shape as credit cards but they contain an integrated microprocessor chip The chip can hold a variety of different information and provides the user with many possible options such as allowing them to make secure purchases pay for phone calls store security informa tion and provide personal identification and informa tion C A U T I O N If the PC Card has an external connector and cable do not p...

Page 61: ...nnector will be pointing toward the rear of the LifeBook notebook 8 Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45 angle Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector until it lodges under the retaining clip You will hear a click when it is prop erly in place Figure 4 9 Figure 4 9 Installing a Memory Upgrade Module 9 Replace the cover by hooking the tabs under the rear edge o...

Page 62: ...displays that can be shown on the main menu screen In the chart Slot 1 is the original SDRAM memory compartment while Slot 2 is the upgrade compartment located in the center of your LifeBook notebook P O I N T After installing your added memory module you must complete the Resetting the Save to Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save to Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook notebo...

Page 63: ...ollow these steps See Figure 2 7 on page 12 for location 1 Align the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated 3 Tighten the two hold down screws located on each end of the connector PS 2 PORT The PS 2 port allows you to connect an external keyboard numeric keypad or mouse In order to connect a PS 2 interface device follow these steps See Figure 2 7 on p...

Page 64: ...lign the connector with the port opening 2 Push the connector into the port until it is seated DOCKING PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your notebook to an optional port replicator or docking station Note that systems running Windows Me can only use the Port Replicator not the docking station In order to connect your notebook to one of these devices follow the instructions that ...

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Page 67: ...ok notebook 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 Troubleshooting Table that follows for more detailed troubleshooting information 8 If you have tried the solutions suggested in the Trou bleshooting Table without success contact your support representative Toll free 1 800 8FUJITSU 1 800...

Page 68: ... to your application and operating system documentation for help DVD CD ROM Drive Problems Notebook fails to recognize DVD CDs DVD CD is not pushed down onto raised center circle of the drive Open DVD CD ROM tray and re install DVD CD properly DVD CD ROM tray is not latched shut Push on the front of the DVD CD ROM tray until it latches Setup utility is set to some thing other than DVD CD ROM or Au...

Page 69: ...ette Controller See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information The floppy disk drive may not be properly installed Remove and reinstall your floppy disk drive See Flexible Bay Devices on page 23 for more information Security is set to protect access to floppy disk data Verify your password and security settings Hard Drive Problems You cannot access your hard drive The setup utility is inco...

Page 70: ...nd then power on Memory Problems Your Power On screen or Main menu of the BIOS setup utility infor mation does not show the correct amount of installed memory Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed Remove and reinstall your memory upgrade module See Memory Upgrade Module on page 53 for more information You have a memory failure Check for Power On Self Test POST messages See Power On ...

Page 71: ...ard documentation to determine the required I O address Change the settings in the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information Your PC Card device and another device are assigned the same I O address Check all I O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications Power Failures You turn on your LifeBo...

Page 72: ...e Power Sources on page 33 for more information You have a battery failure Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted See Status Indicator Panel on page 14 for more information Your power adapter has failed or lost its power source Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power Your LifeBook notebook wil...

Page 73: ...ot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration Set the operating source by pressing the ESC key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the F2 key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more information You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system Ma...

Page 74: ... short intervals and you failed to notice the display come on and go off again Press any button or key on the keyboard or move the mouse to restore operation If that fails push the Power and Suspend Resume button The display may be shut off by Standy mode Auto Suspend or Video Timeout The LifeBook notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your built in display is blank Power On Self Test POST ...

Page 75: ...on by changing your display compres sion setting See the Video Features submenu located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for more informa tion You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor Try toggling the video destination by pressing Fn and F10 together or check your ...

Page 76: ...tup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue Contact your support representative Incorrect Drive A type run SETUP Type of floppy drive A not correctly identified in Setup This means that the floppy disk dri...

Page 77: ...use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup utility every time you turn off your LifeBook notebook This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM System CMOS checksum bad run SETUP BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified incorrectly perhaps by an application program that changes data stored in BIOS memory Run Setup and re...

Page 78: ...partition on your hard disk 1 At the Drive Image Special Edition main screen click Options Create New Backup There is also a button on the main DISE screen that performs the same function 2 You will be prompted to type a password Type a password or leave the password fields blank then click OK DISE displays a warning that it must go to DOS to create the image 3 Click Yes DISE creates an image file...

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Page 81: ...Book notebook for a month or longer turn your LifeBook off and remove all Lithium ion batteries Store your LifeBook notebook and batteries sepa rately If you store your notebook with a battery installed the battery will discharge and battery life will be reduced In addition a faulty battery might damage your notebook Store your notebook in a cool dry location Temperatures should remain between 25º...

Page 82: ... floppy disks in extremely hot or cold locations or in locations subject to severe temperature changes Store at temperatures between 50º F 10ºC and 125ºF 52ºC Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the metal shutter Caring for your Floppy Disk Drive 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 ...

Page 83: ... shock or vibration with the power on Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or dusty Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or devices that generate strong magnetic fields Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be subjected to shock or vibration Do not disassemble or dismantle the DVD drive...

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Page 87: ...z Simultaneous Video Yes 1024 x 768 256k colors max XGA SVGA and VGA compatible Graphics Accelerator Card ATI Rage Mobility Radeon D with 16MB Embedded DDR Video RAM AUDIO AC Link Sound Chip with 16 bit stereo PCM Stereo headphone jack 1 Vrms or less minimum impedance 32 Ohms Mono microphone jack 100mVrms or less minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built in stereo speakers elliptical 15 x 35 mm diamete...

Page 88: ...BOARD Built in keyboard with all functions of 87 key PS 2 compatible keyboards Total number of keys 87 Function keys 12 F1 through F12 Feature extension key FN Windows keys 3 two Start keys and an application key Key pitch 19 mm Key stroke 2 7 mm Built in Touchpad pointing device with left and right buttons External Keyboard Support PS 2 compatible External Numeric Keypad Support PS 2 compatible E...

Page 89: ...m ion battery Modular Lithium ion battery Auto Airline Adapter Additional AC Adapter Flexible Bay Devices Modular CD ROM drive Modular DVD ROM drive Modular CD RW drive Modular DVD CD RW combo drive Modular floppy disk drive Modular Lithium ion battery for Flexible Bay installation Additional Accessories Wireless Infrared IR Mouse Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Numeric Keypad USB Digital Camera exter...

Page 90: ...m and other pre installed software Manuals that are not included are available online through the help system of the software We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications Software Application Vendor Windows 2000 Windows 98 SE Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional X Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition X Microsoft Windows Millennium Edi...

Page 91: ...com allows you to transfer files directly to other computers via an internal modem a PC Card modem the infrared port the USB port or a serial or parallel cable cables not included See your LapLink online help for proper operating procedures LifeBook Application Panel Software Your LifeBook notebook is pre installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your Life Book Applicati...

Page 92: ...left side of your desktop New support information for the Fujitsu Service Assis tant tool may be available after the purchase of your notebook To receive the most up to date information please connect to the Internet prior to using the Fujitsu Service Assistant tool for the first time We recommend that you periodically connect to the Internet while using the Fujitsu Service Assistant tool You may ...

Page 93: ...85 8 Glossary ...

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Page 95: ...s either 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 which passes data between the CPU and the sub assemblies inside your LifeBook notebook Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information Cache Memory A block of memory bui...

Page 96: ...Video Disc This is a form of optical disc storage for video audio and computer data envisioned to replace current digital storage formats CD ROM laser and audio CD because of its capability for storing greater amounts of data A typical single layer single sided DVD for example can contain 4 7GB of data and a maximum of 17GB for the double sided discs ECP Extended Capability Port A set of standards...

Page 97: ...izers Modem A contraction for MOdulator DEModulator The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources MPU 401 A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors NTSC National TV Standards Commission The standard for TV broadcast and reception for the USA Operating System A group of control program...

Page 98: ...ysically altering the material Data stored in this way can not be changed by your LifeBook notebook and does not require power to maintain it SDRAM Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data Shadow RAM A technique...

Page 99: ...es the electrical safety of devices 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 WFM Wired for Management is Intel s broad based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership TCO of business computing without sacrificing power and flex...

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Page 103: ...t in Microphone 8 Built in Speakers 60 C Cache Memory 79 87 CapsLock 16 CD RW Drive 79 Clicking 21 Closed Cover Switch 9 Cold swap 23 COMM Port 87 Communications 80 Communications Port 55 Configuration Label 13 Control 47 Cursor 21 Cursor Keys 17 D DC Output Cable 33 DC Power Jack 33 DC power jack 12 Device Ports 55 80 DIMM 53 DISE 70 Disk access indicator 15 care 74 drive 45 ejecting 45 formattin...

Page 104: ...rive 50 61 access indicator 15 formatting 50 internal 50 Hard Disk Timeout 39 Headphone Jack 9 56 Hibernation Feature 39 Hot swap 24 I Infrared Port 10 56 Integrated Pointing Device 79 Internal Hard Drive Release Button 10 IR Wireless Mouse Receiver 8 IrDA 56 K Keyboard 9 17 61 cursor keys 17 function keys 17 numeric keypad 17 windows keys 17 L LAN port 10 55 LifeBook care 73 storing 73 traveling ...

Page 105: ... 33 button 8 failure 63 64 indicator 14 management 38 off 40 on 35 power 33 Power and Suspend Resume button 35 38 65 Power Management 38 39 Power On Self Test 35 68 Pre Installed Software 82 manuals 82 tutorials 82 PS 2 90 PS 2 Port 12 55 R Registration 36 37 Resolution 79 Restarting 40 Restoring your hard disk 70 RJ 11 55 S ScrLk 16 SDRAM 13 53 Security 16 Security Indicator 16 Security indicator...

Page 106: ...k E S e r i e s 98 U Universal Serial Bus Port 55 USB 55 62 port 12 V Video 79 Video RAM 79 W Windows 36 end user license agreement 37 Windows keys 17 Application key 17 Start keys 17 Wireless Infrared Mouse Port 56 ...