Fujitsu Lifebook E6550, Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...o Devices Inc Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Other products are copyrighted by their companies Copyright 1981 1999 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Copyright 1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All rights reserved All other products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Explanations of the adjustments for...

Page 2: ...rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes 11 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 12 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous vol...

Page 3: ...cates the concrete nature of the warning The example on the left is a caution for electric shock The circle and slash indicates prohibited behavior The symbol inside the circle indicates the concrete nature of the prohibition The example on the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited The indicates instructions that must be followed The symbol inside indicates the concrete nature of those ins...

Page 4: ...ing the space bar the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard Commands are written in this manual as lowercase latin letters but uppercase letters may be used Product names The following product names are abbreviated as follows in this manual Microsoft Windows 98 operating system is written as Windows 98 Microsoft MS DOS operating system Version 6 2 V is writ...

Page 5: ...ptions for this computer SECTION 3 This section explains the BIOS setup program which is necessary for setting the date and time and power conservation mode This section also explains how to set the password for protecting data in this computer SECTION 4 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed Read this section as the necessity arises...

Page 6: ...pend Resume Function 16 Suspending 17 Resuming 19 6 Battery 20 Battery Charging 20 Battery Operation 21 Checking the Remaining Battery Charge 22 Low Battery State 23 Replacing the Battery Pack 24 Precautions for Battery Pack 26 7 Multi bay Unit 27 Mounting a multi bay unit 27 Removing a multi bay unit 28 Precautions on handling or using the multi bay unit 29 Loading Ejecting a Floppy Disk 30 Loadi...

Page 7: ...a Numeric Keypad 52 6 Floppy Disk Unit 53 Installing a Floppy Disk Unit 53 Precautions for Floppy Disk Unit 54 Removing a Floppy Disk Unit 55 Loading Ejecting a Floppy Disk 56 Loading 56 Ejecting 56 7 Printer 57 Connecting a Printer 57 8 CRT Monitor 59 Connecting an External CRT Monitor 59 9 Wireless Mouse 61 Precautions on safety 61 Preparation and Preliminary knowledge 63 Setup of personal compu...

Page 8: ...1 BIOS setup 70 2 POST Diagnostic Screen 95 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 1 When This Happens 98 ...

Page 9: ...N SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer including the names of the parts and their functions Flat point operation methods floppy disk unit handing and battery operation SECTION 1 ...

Page 10: ...2 SECTION 1 1 Names of the Parts and their Functions Front 11 12 14 15 13 10 2 9 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 11: ...ds to the computer main unit 9 Pointing Device This moves the mouse pointer Speaker Outputs the stereo sound of the computer main unit One touch panel The buttons on the panel are used to launch application software Volume control Adjusts the sound volume Turning it left lowers the volume turning it right raises it Headphone jack For connecting commercially available headphones Line In jack Termin...

Page 12: ...h this computer Communications connector A LAN connector or a modular jack connector is provided as standard for certain models Air cooling fan Exhausts heat from the personal computer to cool it down CAUTION Be careful not to block up the vent otherwise heat is not exhausted from the computer and might cause it to break down ...

Page 13: ...emove the internal hard disk unit Infrared communications port Interface for carrying out infrared communications RESET switch Used to restart the personal computer forcefully Multi bay unit release button Press this button to remove the unit from the multi bay Multi bay Depending on the model one of the following devices is installed in the multi bay Floppy disk drive unit CD ROM drive unit DVD R...

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Page 15: ...onitor USB connector Invalid for the Windows NT system Connector for connecting a peripheral equipment which meets the USB standard Expansion unit connector Connector for connecting an expansion unit Floppy disk drive connector Connector for connecting an external floppy disk drive Tilt feet Used to adjust the setting angle of the computer _ Expanded memory slot Used to mount expanded memory Inter...

Page 16: ...y pack 4 Battery charging indicator Lights up when the battery is charging flashes when the battery is too hot or cold to charge 5 Remaining battery charge indicator Displays the amount of charge remaining in the corresponding battery 6 CD ROM drive access indicator Lights up while data is being read from the CD ROM or the DVD ROM 7 Hard disk access indicator Lights up while the internal hard disk...

Page 17: ...itch or operate the SUS RES button while the hard disk access indicator or floppy disk access indicator is lit the data being accessed may be destroyed When the main switch is switched off all the indicators other than charging go off However the AC adaptor lamp comes on regardless of the status indicator lamp when power is being supplied When you use Windows 98 if the CD automatic insertion funct...

Page 18: ...ines in the diagram above become the numeric keypad The numbers input with these keys are printed in pink on the front of each key Fn Ctrl Alt Alt Ctrl F1 Esc F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Num Lk Scr Lk Insert Prt Sc Delete SysRq Pause Break 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 _ Backspace Home Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P 7 8 9 4 5 6 Enter A S D F G H J K L 1 2 3 Pg Dn Shift Shift Z X C V B N M 0 End Enter CapsL...

Page 19: ... the LCD Fn F7 Turns up the backlight of the LCD Critical Point Luminance of the backlight of the LCD can be turned up with Fn F7 keys or turned down with Fn F6 keys in three degrees Fn F10 Rotates among the three display options LCD only CRT only both LCD and CRT Space key Inputs a single space character This is the long key with nothing written on it at the center of the front of the keyboard cu...

Page 20: ... character Pressing the Delete key and the Ctrl and Alt keys at the same time resets this computer Home key Press this key to move the cursor directly to the head of the row or the head of the document End key Press this key to move the cursor directly to the end of the row or the end of the document Page Up key Press this key to switch to the previous screen Page Down key Press this key to switch...

Page 21: ...onnect the AC adaptor 2 Open the LCD display panel SECTION 1 Latch AC adaptor Pull the latch to release the lock then lift the display panel with your hand Power is supplied from the AC adaptor or the battery the power comes on and the POST starts Also the etc on the status indicator LCD are displayed SUS RES button 3 Press the SUS RES button ...

Page 22: ...matically carried out when the power is switched on for this computer If the power is switched off during the POST an error message is displayed the next time the computer is started up Do not cut off the power during the POST Critical Point Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on These can result in breakdown ...

Page 23: ... Shut Down The following message is displayed 3 Check that Shut down the computer is selected then click Yes The power is turned off Critical Point If the personal computer won t be used for a long time after this step be sure to disconnect the AC adaptor and to remove the battery pack from it If Restart or Restart computer is selected on the dialog box that appears as a result of the steps 2 the ...

Page 24: ...ard you may not be able to use the suspend resume function When you have expanded functions with a PC card also check the manual for the cards you are using Do not operate the SUS RES button when using Windows NT In the following cases do not use the suspend function but turn off the computer When this computer is unused for a long period When this computer will be unused longer than the effective...

Page 25: ...epends on the BIOS setup Power menu setting as follows System RAM When Suspend To RAM is set with the BIOS setup Power menu Suspend Mode item the data is saved to system RAM Power for the system RAM is supplied from the AC power supply if the AC adaptor is connected or from the battery if the AC adaptor is not connected Save to Disk area If Suspend to Disk is set with the BIOS setup Power menu Sus...

Page 26: ...ose Standby and click on OK This computer is suspended Critical Point In battery operation the battery runs out suspend mode is ended Save important data to a floppy disk or the hard disk If you start with the internal battery fully charged suspend mode lasts about one day maximum with the AC adaptor not connected Critical Point When the BIOS setup Lid Closure Suspend setting is Disabled this unit...

Page 27: ...RES button will cause the indicator on the status display panel to stop blinking and light up permanently and will bring the computer into operation SUS RES Critical Point Do not hold down the SUS RES button for more than 4 seconds otherwise the computer will be turned off Using the closed cover switch 1 Open the LCD display Opening the LCD display will turn on the Cover Close switch and make the ...

Page 28: ...hours Suspend Suspend mode Quick charge About XX hours Off ___ Stopped Critical Point When the battery charge indicator goes out and status of the remaining battery power indicator on the left side changes from blinking to continuous lighting charging the battery is complete Spend considerable hours for charging the battery so that it is fully charged The battery capacity falls if the ambient temp...

Page 29: ...ent temperature is lower the battery operating time is reduced With this computer the battery operating time depends on the conditions under which the battery is used However the operating time of a new fully charged battery is about XX to XX hours Conditions Main unit only full charge with power management on The yardstick for ope rating time depends on the conditions of use ...

Page 30: ...all it If this display still remains the battery pack is abnormal so replace it Indicates battery charge level of about 76 to about 100 Indicates battery charge level of about 51 to about 75 Indicates battery charge level of about 26 to about 50 Indicates battery charge level of about 16 to about 25 Indicates the low battery state battery charge level of about 15 or lower A beep goes off and _ fla...

Page 31: ...er is suspended during operation the program and data are not lost Critical Point If you want to resume operation immediately connect the AC adaptor then press the SUS RES button again 3 Charge the battery Connect the AC battery to charge the battery Critical Point Reading from and writing to the hard disk uses large amounts of power When saving data to the hard disk with the battery low connect t...

Page 32: ...attery pack is disconnected from the connector of the built in battery pack slot connector Battery pack WARNING Before replacing the battery pack be sure to turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it Otherwise you might get an electric shock 3 Slide the battery pack backwards in the direction opposite to the connector ...

Page 33: ...ll a new battery pack Put the battery pack in the slot with the groove align with the protrusion on the computer groove Battery pack 6 Connect the connector While tilting up the battery pack cover slide the battery pack and connect the connector 7 Slide the battery pack cover For locking the battery pack cover slide it to its original position by pressing down ...

Page 34: ...y operating time becomes extremely short the battery has reached the end of its service life To extend the battery operating time Use the BIOS setup Power menu Conditions under which the battery operating time becomes shorter Using in cold or hot location The battery operating time is influenced by the environmental temperature and the battery operating time can be shorter at low temperature 5 C t...

Page 35: ...ease button Remove the multi bay unit and make sure that the multi bay unit release button is pulled out Multi bay unit release button 3 Mount a multi bay unit Push in the unit as far as it will go with its connector pointing inward Multi bay unit WARNING Be sure to turn off your personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it before mounting the multi bay unit otherwise you might get an e...

Page 36: ... removing the unit from the multi bay otherwise you might get an electric shock 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it 2 Pull out the multi bay unit release button Pull out the multi bay unit release button Multi bay unit release button 3 Remove the multi bay unit Press the multi bay unit release button to remove the unit Multi bay unit release button ...

Page 37: ...ation Avoid using the multi bay unit in a damp or dusty place Never use the multi bay unit when a foreign matter for example liquid or a metal chip has gotten into it If such a foreign matter gets into the multi bay unit consult the shop at which you bought it or the nearest Fujitsu service center When the multi bay unit is dirty do not use any volatile agent such as benzine or thinner to clean it...

Page 38: ...n then press the EJECT button Critical Point If you eject the floppy disk while is still indicated there is a risk of losing the data on the disk When you do not want to erase the data saved on the disk or when you do not want to write additional data slide the floppy disk s write protector so that the hole is open WRITE PROTECT state When you want to write data again slide the write protector so ...

Page 39: ...e of this personal computer locks the disk electronically any LS 120 disk can be ejected only when the personal computer is in the operating mode If the LS 120 disk is not ejected for some reason insert the tip of a paper clip or the like into the EJECT jib hole The disk will be ejected If the LS 120 disk is ejected while the mark of the status indicator LCD is on the data stored in the disk may b...

Page 40: ...Disk Place the Disk in the center of the tray with its label facing upwards Critical Point When drawing the tray out of the personal computer fold the tilt foot on the side of the personal computer so as to flatten the bottom beforehand You can only install eject a Disk when the computer main unit is in operating mode because of the electronic lock of the CD ROM DVD ROM drive tween the speaker and...

Page 41: ...t until it clicks and try to push it deeply once more When ejecting a Disk carry out the same procedure as for loading If for some reason the tray does not come out when you press the eject button insert something like a ball point pen into the hole to the right of the EJECT button on the right side of the unit and pull out the tray ...

Page 42: ...ct the AC adaptor from it before replacing the built in hard disk otherwise you might get an electric shock 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it 2 Unlock the release button and slide down the cover Unlock the built in hard disk unit release button 1 and slide down its cover 2 1 2 3 Remove the built in hard disk drive ...

Page 43: ...SECTION 1 35 4 Mount another built in hard disk drive 5 Lock the cover of the hard disk drive Slide up the cover to lock it ...

Page 44: ... personal computer and disconnect the AC adaptor and the modular cable from the computer otherwise your computer might be struck and broken by lightening and thus cause a fire 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it 2 Using a modular cable connect the computer to the telephone line Critical Point To disconnect the modular cable from the connector pull the jack while holding d...

Page 45: ...r your entire notebook Consult your PBX manufacturer s documentation for details Some hotels have digital PBX systems Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem CAUTION The internal modem has a maximum speed of 56000bps by ITU T V 90 standard Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions The maximum speed is 33600bp...

Page 46: ...on 3 Button 4 Operation OFF Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative Inoperative ON Appli A Appli B Internet E mail Suspend Appli A Appli B Internet E mail Resume before operation SoftOFF Appli A Appli B Internet E mail Wake up before operation No button is operative when the slide switch is locked To programme the Button function please run the One Touch Panel application preloaded in your computer Bu...

Page 47: ...This section explains installation of options for this computer SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION ...

Page 48: ... functions of this computer by connecting various options Multi bay Unit FDD LS 120 CD ROM DVD ROM 2nd HDD 2nd Battery Weight Saver LAN card Color CRT display Printer Numeric key pad Mouse Expansion RAM module SCSI card IC memory card Floppy disk unit ...

Page 49: ...e electric shock fire or breakdown Among the options are some that cannot be used with certain models CAUTION Read this manual carefully and connect cables correctly If you use this computer with cables connected incorrectly this can cause breakdown of the computer main unit and of the peripheral equipment ...

Page 50: ... in high temperature locations and locations subject to direct sunlight Do not subject PC cards to strong shocks Avoid rubbing PC cards and building up static electricity Do not place heavy objects on top of PC cards Be careful to avoid spilling coffee and other liquids on PC cards When storing a PC card always place it in its special case ...

Page 51: ...This item explains how to install a PC card 1 Install the PC card Insert the PC card into the PC card slot with the product name facing upwards Critical Point For some PC cards the main power switch should be turned off Refer to the manual attached to your PC card In order to avoid damage be careful not to knock or put anything on top of the connection point between the PC card and the cord PC car...

Page 52: ...ng the installed PC card 2 Click the PC card to be removed The PC card operations stop and the following screen is displayed Critical Point For IC memory cards the This device cannot be removed message may appear If this message does appear close Windows 98 and turn off the computer main unit power before removing the IC memory card 3 Click OK ...

Page 53: ... Remove the PC card Press the PC card eject button to eject the PC card Critical Point Never remove a PC card by pulling on its cord Yanking on the cord can break the PC card Always use the procedure above for removing PC cards Removing PC cards in any other way can cause breakdown PC card eject button PC card ...

Page 54: ...e This item explains how to install expansion RAM modules 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor 2 Remove the cover Take out the screws on the bottom of the computer main unit and remove the cover 3 Install the expansion RAM module Align the notch of the expansion RAM module with the projection on the connector insert firmly diagonally from above and push down until the module click...

Page 55: ... ICs Also do not touch any parts or terminals within the computer main unit Checking expansion memory To check expansion memory after installing an expansion RAM module look at the DIMM item in the Info menu of the BIOS setup For example when a 64MB expansion RAM module has been installed the number displayed is 64MB If the expansion RAM module has been installed correctly but the number has not i...

Page 56: ...ing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electric shock 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it 2 Remove the cover Remove the cover on the bottom of the computer main unit 3 Remove the expansion RAM module Open the hooks on both sides that retain the expansion RAM module to the left and right then remove the expansion RAM module from the slot ...

Page 57: ...SECTION 2 49 4 Fit the cover Fit the cover removed in 2 ...

Page 58: ... side of the computer main unit Have the arrow marked on the connector facing down Using the Mouse Moving the mouse Place your hand on the mouse so that your fingers are resting on the left and right buttons and move the mouse by sliding it over your desktop or other smooth surface The arrow called the mouse pointer on the screen moves in the same way as the mouse Try moving the mouse while watchi...

Page 59: ...ks is called a right click Press the mouse left button two times quickly in a row Align the mouse pointer with a menu item When there is another level for the menu item the cursor is on when is displayed at the right of the menu item that menu level is displayed Move the mouse pointer with the mouse left button held down then release the button at the desired position Click click Press Release ...

Page 60: ...C adaptor from it 2 Connect the numeric keypad Have the arrow marked on the connector facing down Critical Point When a mouse is connected to the numeric keypad mouse connector the mouse connector on the computer main unit cannot be used You can adjust the tilt of the numeric keypad with the tilt feet on the bottom of the numeric keypad Mouse connector ...

Page 61: ...s item explains how to install a floppy disk unit WARNING Always turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it 2 Install the floppy disk unit ...

Page 62: ...tion Avoid using the floppy disk unit in damp or dusty locations Never use the floppy disk unit with any liquid metal or other foreign matter inside it If any foreign matter gets inside the floppy disk unit consult the store from where it was purchased Wipe the floppy disk unit clean with a dry soft cloth or with a soft cloth moistened with water or a neutral detergent solution Never use benzine p...

Page 63: ...ter and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing a floppy disk unit in order to avoid electric shock Critical Point When you remove a connector press both sides of the connector and pull it Pulling a cable unnecessarily can cause damage 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it 2 Remove the floppy disk unit ...

Page 64: ... Point If you eject the floppy disk while the floppy disk unit s access indicator is still on there is a risk of losing the data on the disk When you do not want to erase the data saved on the disk or when you do not want to write additional data slide the floppy disk s write protector so that the hole is open WRITE PROTECT state When you want to write data again slide the write protector so that ...

Page 65: ...bles read this manual carefully and make sure to connect correctly Using this computer with cables incorrectly connected can cause breakdown of the computer main unit and the printer Critical Point Connecting a printer requires a printer cable Sometimes this cable does not come with the printer Even if the printer cable does come with the printer sometimes it has the wrong configuration for this c...

Page 66: ...e computer main unit Connect the printer cable securely at both ends and fasten securely at both ends with the screws and fixtures 3 Connect the printer s power cord and turn on its power 4 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and press the SUS RES button 5 Make the printer settings ...

Page 67: ...urn off the computer main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting disconnecting a CRT monitor Connecting disconnecting a CRT monitor with the power on can cause electric shock CAUTION When connecting cables read this manual carefully and make sure to connect correctly Using this computer with cables incorrectly connected can cause breakdown of the computer main unit and the CRT monito...

Page 68: ...en securely at both ends with the screws 3 Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and switch on main switch 4 Connect the CRT monitor s power cord and press the SUS RES button 5 Switch the screen display When you press Fn F10 keys the display switches to the next step in the sequence LCD simultaneous display CRT LCD ...

Page 69: ...N frequently appears in this chapter Please read carefully and understand it WARNING If an external substance metallic particle water etc gets into the wireless mouse immediately contact the store that you purchased it Don t use the mouse with a foreign substance inside because it may cause breakout of fire or electric shock If the wireless mouse falls down or the cover is damaged contact the stor...

Page 70: ...t is done so it may cause fire or electric shock Don t cover or wrap the wireless mouse with cloth or other thing If done so the mouse becomes hot because of poor radiation of heat and it may cause deformation of the cover and breakout of fire Use the wireless mouse in a well ventilated condition Don t insert or drop a metallic particle flammable thing or foreign substance into the wire less mouse...

Page 71: ...its data on mouse operation to the personal computer on infrared rays When operating the wireless mouse point its transmitter part at the photosensor of the personal computer The operating method of this wireless mouse is the same as the general PS 2 mouse It is recommended to use this wireless mouse within a distance of 1 5 m High power mode or 0 5 m Low power mode from the personal computer Crit...

Page 72: ...mouse open the lid of the battery chamber on the bottom of the mouse and set an identification number with the DIP switch refer to the table below 1 2 3 OFF For turning on off each element of the DIP switch use a pointed stick such as a ball point pen or the like DIP switch 1 2 3 0 on on on 1 Off on on 3 on on on 4 Off on on 5 on on on 6 Off on on 7 on on on ID Critical Points On shipping a wirele...

Page 73: ... leaks from the battery clean the inside of the battery chamber particularly metal terminals and its periphery with soft cloth that is moistened with water once and then tightly squeezed to remove electrolyte and carefully wipe out moisture with dry soft cloth When you get electrolyte on your body carefully wash it out with water If electrolyte gets into your eyes or mouth immediately wash it out ...

Page 74: ...e direction of the arrow and remove it 2 Remove the ball from the mouse Lift the mouse with a hand and receive the ball falling down with the other hand Wash the ball with water and dry it up 3 Clean the inside of the mouse Wipe down the roller inside of the ball chamber and cover with dry soft cloth 4 Restore the ball and cover to their original positions CAUTION Don t leave moisture inside the m...

Page 75: ...r mouse Check point Are the batteries set correctly Is the mouse pointed at the photosensor of the personal computer Is there anything obstructive between the mouse and photosensor of the personal computer Is the mouse operated in the receiving range of the photosensor of the personal computer Are the multiple wireless mice identified by their individual identification codes The batteries are depl...

Page 76: ...45 degrees up 45 degrees down 15 degrees Item Transmission system Service life of battery alkaline battery in Low Power mode Operable range CAUTION This wireless mouse falls under the class B information processor conforming to the VCCI Voluntary Control Conference Against Jamming Caused by Information Processor standard This wireless mouse is designed to be used in the standard home environment h...

Page 77: ...SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 ...

Page 78: ...field Select floppy drive type 1 44 1 25 MB 3 1 2 is the valid value Selects floppy type Note that 1 25 MB 3 1 2 references a 1024 byte sector Japanese media format Configure primary master ATA ATAPI device Configures ATA ATAPI device Configure secondary master ATA ATAPI device Configures ATA ATAPI device The default setting differs between US European model and Japanese model Select the display l...

Page 79: ...appears when Auto is selected and the type is identified as hard disk or User is selected When User is selected you can change the value Specify the number of Cylinders This item appears when Auto is selected and the type is identified as hard disk or User is selected When User is selected you can change the value Specify the number of Heads 1 1 1 Main Primary Master Secondary Master Menu S S F1 H...

Page 80: ...ntified as hard disk or User is selected This option can not be changed when Auto is selected Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfer MAX refers to the size the disk returns when required This option can not be changed when Auto is selected Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders Heads Sectors This option can not be changed when Au...

Page 81: ...features Setup video features Configures other internal devices Additional setup menus to configure PCI devices Configure CPU Feature Configure ACPI Feature Configure event logging features S S Table 1 4 Advanced menu options F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot...

Page 82: ...ort is disabled Enabled The port enabled with user registration Auto The port is configured depending on Plug and Play OS setting Select the mode for the Infrared port Set the I O address for the port F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Serial Paralle...

Page 83: ...IRQ 7 S S S S S S S Note Item Specific Help Select the interrupt number for the port Select the I O address for the FIR Select the DMA channel for the FIR Disabled The port is disabled Enabled The port is enabled with user configuration Auto the port is configured depending on Plug and Play OS setting Select the mode for the parallel port Select the I O address for the port Select the Interrupt nu...

Page 84: ...ing Device menu If Always Enabled is selected the internal pointing device is always enabled If Auto Disabled is selected the internal pointing device is disabled when an external pointing device is connected with the PS 2 port However if no pointing device is connected the internal pointing device is enabled Table 1 6 Advanced Keyboard Mouse Features menu options F1 Help Select Item Space Change ...

Page 85: ...display terminal Select compensation Auto Use external video adapter in dock if present Internal Always use internal built in video adapter F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Video Features Display Internal Flat Panel Compensation Disabled Primary Vi...

Page 86: ...abled Secondary Only secondary IDE port is enabled Both Both primary and secondary IDE port are enabled Disabled The modem device is disabled Enabled The modem device is enabled F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Internal Device Configurations Floppy...

Page 87: ...IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices Table 1 8 Advanced PCI Configuration menu options F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit PCI Configuration IRQ Reservation Item Specific Help Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices ...

Page 88: ... IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices Reserves IRQ 7 Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices Reserves IRQ 9 Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices Reserves IRQ 10 Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices Reserves IRQ 11 Reserve the specified IRQ for use by legacy ISA devices 1 2 4 1 Advanced PCI Configuration IRQ Reservation Menu S S S S S S S Table 1 9...

Page 89: ... Intel R Speedstep TM Technology Auto Item Specific Help Configures Processor Serial Number feature of Pentium III processor Disabled Processor Serial Number feature is disabled Enabled Processor Serial Number feature is enabled Setup Item Selections Auto Max Perf Batt Upt Disabled Note Item Specific Help Auto CPU speed is changed based upon power source change Max Perf CPU speed is maximized Batt...

Page 90: ...ACPI Management Disabled Item Specific Help Configures ACPI extended features for the system management Disabled The extended feature is disabled Enabled The extended feature is enabled Enabled this feature only when you use application that require it Figure 1 9b Advanced ACPI management Setup Item Selections Enabled Disabled Note Item Specific Help Enabled The extended feature is enabled Disable...

Page 91: ...gs at next boot The value is reset to No after clearing logs Marked events will not be displayed from the next View Event Log S S S Table 1 10 Advanced Event Logging menu options F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit DMI Event Logging Event Log Capacity...

Page 92: ...ty level Controls access to diskette drives When Password on boot is Enabled the BIOS requires a password on OS boot Enables password entry on boot The feature just works at Resume from Suspend or Save To Disk Mode S S F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info E...

Page 93: ...word lock feature of the drive You can not read any data on the drive if it is not installed in the same system as it is locked with the password Enables fixed disk security Protects secondary master hard disk S S S Table 1 11 Security menu options 1 3 1 Set Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Is Clear Supervisor Password Is Set 1 3 2 Set User Password User Password Is Clear User Password Is S...

Page 94: ...d disk needs to be inactive before it is turned off Amount of time the user input devices need to be inactive before the screen is turned off F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Power Savings Customized Hard Disk Timeout Off Display Timeout Off Standb...

Page 95: ...ower off If you choose Suspend the system will save its state but remain in a low power mode If you choose Suspend then you also have the option of choosing Auto Save To Disk Turn on or off the Auto Save To Disk feature When Auto Save To Disk is turned on the system will save its state to disk and then power off after being in Suspend mode for a period of time Turning this feature on will wake the...

Page 96: ...book lid id closed Always Enabled Always enter suspend mode after eject Disabled Notebook will NOT automatically turn on when it is inserted into a docking station Enabled Turning this feature on will wake the video up from standby mode when external serial connector activity is detected 1 4 1 Power Advanced Features Modes Table 1 14 Power Advanced Features menu options F1 Help Select Item Space C...

Page 97: ...e exit and re enter Bios setup to change boot device priority Select the search order for the types of boot devices S S Table 1 15 Boot menu options 1 5 Boot Menu F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Quick Boot Enabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Disab...

Page 98: ...p menu will appear when you hit the F12 key during POST The device list in this pop up menu are same as the list in the Boot Device Priority menu F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Boot Device Priority Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive ATAPI CD ROM D...

Page 99: ...R III processor DIMM slot 1 5 Info Menu Figure 1 16 Info menu F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub MenuF10Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit BIOS Version 1 XX BIOS Date MM DD YYYY BIOS Area E800h FFFFh CPU Type Pentium R III processor CPU Speed 650 MHz L1 Cache 32 KB L2 Cache 256 KB Total Memo...

Page 100: ...ous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Setup Data to CMOS 1 7 Exit menu Figure 1 17 Exit menu Table 1 18 Exit menu options F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit Select Menu Enter Execute Command F10 Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Sa...

Page 101: ...t up Defaults Setup Confirmation Load default configuration now Yes No Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now Yes No Setup Warning Configuration has not been saved Save before exiting Yes No Setup Confirmation Load previous configuration now Yes No Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes now Yes No ...

Page 102: ...re 1 18 General Help Table 1 19 Entire Text of General Help F1 Help Select Item Space Change Value F9 Setup Defaults ESCExit Select Menu Enter Select Sub Menu F10Save and Exit System Time 12 34 56 System Date 06 02 1999 Legacy Diskette A 1 44 1 25 MB 31 2 Primary Master FUJITSU MHA2043AT Secondary Master None Secondary Master None System Memory 640MB Extended Memory 31MB Memory Cache Language Engl...

Page 103: ... Memory Failed at offset xxxx Failing Bits zzzz zzzz System cache error Cache disabled Keyboard controller error Keyboard error Diskette drive A error Failure Fixed Disk n PhoneixBIOS 4 0 Release 6 0 Copyright 1985 1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd All Rights Reserved Fujitsu Notebook BIOS Version 1 xx Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 1998 1999 CPU XXXX processor XXX MHz xxxM System Memory Passed XXXK Memory...

Page 104: ...sabled Unknown Save To Disk error Save To Disk feature is disabled Hard disk sector read function failed Save To Disk feature is disabled Hard disk sector write function failed Save To Disk feature is disabled Save To Disk partition or file corrupted Save To Disk feature is disabled Fixed Disk is not installed Cannot restore from disk To restore from disk turn off system install original fixed dis...

Page 105: ...ains what to do when trou ble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed Read this section as the necessity arises SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 ...

Page 106: ...computer for the first time after leaving it unused for a long time connect the AC adaptor and switch on the main switch to switch on the power Nothing displayed on the LCD panel Checkpoint Is displayed on the LCD panel Is anything displayed on the status indicator LCD Cause and Solution Displayed Adjust the brightness and darkness with the Fn F6 F7 keys Flashing or not displayed Press the SUS RES...

Page 107: ...harging stopped midway Cause and Solution Check that the AC adaptor is correctly plugged into the power socket and into the computer If the ambient temperature is high and the battery temperature becomes too high during use the battery protection function may be triggered to stop the charging If the battery temperature falls too low the battery protection function may be triggered to stop the char...

Page 108: ...oppy disk then the problem floppy disk may be damaged LCD panel does not close Checkpoint Is something caught in the LCD panel Cause and Solution Forcing the LCD panel closed can damage it Check for something caught in the LCD panel Also a metal object such as a paper clip can cause a breakdown if it gets caught in between the keys Can not record from Mic or Line In jack Checkpoint Is the mic corr...

Page 109: ...ting mode insert the tip of a paper clip or the like into the pinhole located in the right side of the EJECT button for the CD ROM DVD ROM drive or the pinhole above the EJECT button for the LS 120 disk drive on the right side of the unit The disk tray can be ejected by pushing the paper clip or the like If insertion of a paper clip fails in ejection click any of icons appearing in the My computer...

Page 110: ...tech 21 The Computer Centre Singapore 128388 Tel 65 776 0688 Fax 65 776 0788 Fujitsu PC Asia Pte Ltd Malaysia Branch 8th Floor Wisma Damansara Jalan Semantan 50490 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel 603 253 3997 Fax 603 253 4245 Website www fujitsu pc asia com ...