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ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document.
However, as ongoing development efforts are contin-
ually improving the capabilities of our products,we
cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this
document.We disclaim liability for errors, omissions,
or future changes.
LapLink is a registered trademark of
Traveling Software Inc.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
AudioRack is a registered trademark of
ESS Technology, Inc.
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive
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MegaPhone is a registered trademark of
AVEO, Inc.
Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks
and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited.
Telephone: (408) 935-8800
Tioman is a trademark of
Agaté Technoligies.
Declares that product: Model: LifeBook 990Tx
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Built for Humans and ErgoTrac are trademarks of
Fujitsu Personal Computer Corporation.
VirusScan is a registered trademark of
McAfee Associates Inc.
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
The following are registered trademarks of
IBM Corporation:IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2.
All other trademarks mentioned herein are the
property of their respective owners.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful
interference, (2) This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The following are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation:MS,MS-DOS, Windows 95.
We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this
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This equipment includes automatic dialing capability.
When programming and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
Public transportation terminals where telephones
are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or
rental cars.
The LifeBook 900 Series notebook computers are
supplied with an internal modem which complies with
the Industry Canada certification standards for telecom-
munication network protection and safety requirements.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the
user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities.The
user should be aware that compliance with the certifica-
tion standards does not prevent service degradation in
some situations.
In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent
of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible
telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compati-
ble telephones which will be provided to hearing
impaired customers on request.
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Remain on the line and briefly explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call.
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Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such
as early morning or late evening.
FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid
compatible telephones in the following locations
or applications:
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be
made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any
repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu
PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the
telecommunication company cause to request the user
to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
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All public or semipublic coin-operated or
credit card telephones.
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Elevators,highways, tunnels (automobile, subway,
railroad or pedestrian) where a person with
impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
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Places where telephones are specifically installed
The connecting arrangement code for this equipment
is CA11A.
to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police
or medical assistance personnel.
Notice to Users of the Canadian
Telephone Network
The Load Number is 3.
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Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities,
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified
equipment.This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operational and safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal
device denotes the percentage of the total load to be
connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used
by the device to prevent overloading. The termination
on a loop may consist of any combination of devices
such that the total of the load numbers of all devices
does not exceed 100.
convalescent homes and prisons.
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Workstations for the hearing impaired.
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Hotel,motel or apartment lobbies.
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Stores where telephones are used by patrons
to order merchandise.
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Téléphonique Canadien
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications
doivent être effectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification,qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp.,
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner
la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que
l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la
C A U T I O N
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 télécommunications.Le département ne garantit
pas le fonctionnement de l’équipement à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
For safety, users should ensure that the electrical
ground of the power utility, the telephone lines
and the metallic water pipes are connected
together. Users should NOT attempt to make
such connections themselves but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority or
electrician. This may be particularly important
in rural areas.
ligne téléphonique.
Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet équipement
est CA11A.
La série LifeBookTM 900 possèdent un modem
interne conforme aux normes de certification
d’Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de
télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes de
sécurité.Avant de connecter cet équipement à une
ligne téléphonique,l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’il est
permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations
de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti
que même la conformité aux normes de certification
ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation
du service.
Le numéro de charge est 3.
Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal
téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge
totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un
circuit téléphonique,utilisé par ce périphérique afin
de prévenir toute surcharge.La terminaison d’une
boucle peut être constituée de n’importe quelle
combinaison de péri-phériques de sorte que le total
de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques
n’excède pas 100.
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CAUTION:For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only
with the same type and rating fuse.
A V E R T I S S E M E N T
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs
doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service
d’électricité, les lignes téléphoniques et les
conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées
ensemble. 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.
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 and NiCAD batteries may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge,disassemble or dispose of in fire.
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SECTION TWO
SECTION THREE
CONFIGURING YOUR
LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES
SECTION ONE
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keyboard Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fujitsu Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Integrated ErgoTracTM Pointing Device. . . . 29
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 59
Main Menu – Setting Standard
System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
Feature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Security Menu – Setting the
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Power Menu – Setting Power
Management Feature Controls. . . . . . . 96
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source . . . . . . . . . 104
Info Menu – Displaying Basic
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . 110
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook 900
Series Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Your LifeBook
for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 15
File Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Memory Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . 134
Optional LANdock
SECTION FOUR
SECTION SIX
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
User Installable Features . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Multi-function Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Optional Second Lithium ion Battery. . . . 123
Optional Second Hard Drive . . . . . . . . 124
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MIDI/joystick Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Stereo Line In Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Parallel Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Caring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 172
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 173
or Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
SECTION FIVE
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 166
Emergency CD-ROM Drive Tray Release. . 169
Modem Setup and Commands . . . . . . . 169
Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software
LifeBook 990Tx Specifications . . . . . . . 176
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Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY . . . . . . .181
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
From CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
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CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE
Screen examples in this manual are intended as
examples only, and screen and file names may
differ in actual use.
PREFACE
The LifeBook 990Tx notebook from Fujitsu PC
P O I N T
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The point icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding of
the subject material.
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer.
It is powered by an Intel® Pentium® II micro-
processor, has a built-in color display, a
CD-ROM drive,a 3.5" floppy disk drive and
brings the computing power of desktop personal
computers (PCs) to a portable environment.
Messages displayed by the LifeBook 900 Series
appear in Couriertype.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
C A U T I O N
Keyboard keys are shown in boldface
Helvetica type.
Example: Fn, F1, Esc, and Ctrl.
The caution icon highlights information
that is important to your safety, to the
safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all
caution information carefully.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook 900 Series’ hardware and built-in
system software. The LifeBook 900 Series is
compatible with the IBM PC AT. It comes with
Windows® 95 pre-installed.
Pages with additional information about a spe-
cific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
The LifeBook 900 Series is a completely self-
contained unit with an active-matrix (TFT)
color LCD display. It has a powerful interface
that enables it to support a variety of optional
features. (Figure P-1.)
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Figure P-1 LifeBook 900 Series With
Both Fujitsu and Third Party Options
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Setting Up Your LifeBook 900 Series
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook 900
Series Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Your LifeBook for the First Time . . . 12
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning About Your Operating
System and Application Software . . . . . 15
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Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive
(already installed in Multi-function Bay 1
of your notebook).
SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES FROM FUJITSU
This section describes how to set up your
LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu. We strongly
recommend that you read on before using your
notebook – even if you are already familiar with
notebook computers.
MIDI/joystick cable
(located in the accessories box).
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RJ-11 cable (located in the accessories box).
Getting Started Guide.
User’s Guide.
UNPACKING
Figure 1-1 LifeBook 900 Series Notebook
When you receive your notebook, unpack it
carefully, and compare the parts you have
received with the items listed below.
Microsoft Windows 95 Manual.
Registration card and customer
information pack.
For a standard configuration you should have:
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LANdesk Client Manager 3.2 CD-ROM.
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LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu. (Figure 1-1.)
Recovery CD-ROM
(located in the accessories box).
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AC adapter with AC power cord
(located in the accessories box). (Figure 1-2.)
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Additional equipment and/or
documentation depending on the option
package you have purchased.
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Lithium ion battery (already installed in the
Battery bay of your notebook).
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Modular 24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive
(already installed in Multi-function Bay 2 of
your notebook).
Figure 1-2 AC Adapter Unit
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Once you have checked and confirmed that your
notebook system is complete, connect the AC
adapter and follow the instructions starting on
page 12 to begin using your LifeBook 900 Series.
When you have completed the setup process
please register your notebook. (See page 15.)
Lithium ion battery.
C A U T I O N
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Dual Multi-function bays which support
the following:
Your internal modem is designed to
allow faster downloads from K56flex
compliant digital sources. Maximum
achievable download transmission rates
may not reach 56 Kbps and will vary
with line conditions.
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3.5" floppy disk drive
(for Multi-function Bay 1 only) (included).
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24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only) (included).
OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK
990Tx FEATURES
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Optional second Lithium ion battery
(for use in Multi-function Bay 1).
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Full audio and video features:
powerful notebook computer available
with standard features including:
(See Appendix A, pages 176–180, for detailed
information on individual models.)
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16-bit SoundBlaster-compatible
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Optional second 3.0GB hard drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only).
sound chip.
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3D-Stereo for multiple speaker effect.
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AGP graphics for fast graphics rendering.
MPEG-1 support for full motion video.
Zoomed Video support for full motion
video acceleration.
Optional DVD drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only).
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266MHz Intel Pentium II processor.
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32MB SDRAM with ECC standard,
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Internal K56flex fax/data/voice modem with
built-in telephony and DSVD support.
expandable to 160MB.
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Built-in stereo speakers.
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AGP Graphics Acceleration.
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Built-in mono microphone.
Stereo line in jack.
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13.3" active-matrix (TFT) color display
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with 1024 x 768 resolution (XGA).
Headphone jack.
Microphone jack.
TV input/output (NTSC/PAL
and S-Video) jacks.
The internal modem on all notebooks
distributed by Fujitsu PC Corporation
are not intended for use with the public
telephone networks outside the United
States and Canada.
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4MB SGRAM video RAM.
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MIDI/joystick port.
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Two Type II/one Type III PC Card slots.
PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
For detailed specifications refer to Appendix A
on pages 176–180.
SoftPEG from CompCore,an MPEG-1
video player.
Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port
for wireless data transfer.
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McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.
ATI Player for video capture and playback.
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
Display Panel Latch
This latch locks and releases the display panel.
(Figure 1-4.) When the display panel is released
it pops up slightly to make it easier to open.
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Integrated ErgoTrac pointing device for
superb comfort and cursor control.
External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities.
ESS AudioRack for audio CD and other
audio controls.
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Full-size keyboard with three dedicated
Windows 95 keys.
MegaPhone for telephone applications
including fax,dialing, and speakerphone.
Display Panel
This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for
the display of text and graphics. (Figure 1-4.)
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Standard user-install software:
Two PS/2 ports with hot swap connection for
an external keyboard and an external mouse.
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AT&T WorldNet Service.
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows mono audio
input to your notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
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Dual USB device support.
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AOL 3.0.
Standard pre-installed software:
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Netscape Communicator 4.04.
Internet Explorer 4.01.
JFax Telecom.
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Microsoft Windows 95 operating system.
Brightness Control
The brightness control adjusts the overall intensity
of the display panel back lighting. (Figure 1-4.)
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LapLink for file transfer via modem,cable
or infrared port.
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PowerPanel for system power management.
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Agaté Tioman ProSwap for warm-swapping
functionality in Multi-function bays.
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Display Panel Latch
Microphone
Display Panel
Brightness Control
Status Indicator Panel
Left Speaker
Keyboard
Suspend/Resume Button
Right Speaker
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
Closed Cover Switch
Multi-function Bay 1
Battery Bay
Multi-function Bay 2
Figure 1-4 LifeBook 900 Series with Display Open
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Status Indicator Panel
Multi-function Bay One
This bay (Figure 1-4.) accommodates:
C A U T I O N
LCD display of the status of the power state
and source, suspend mode,battery charge
(battery in Multi-function Bay 1, Multi-
function Bay 2 and in Battery bay), floppy
disk drive activity, hard drive activity,
Be sure you know what settings are
active for your Suspend/Resume button
before you use it, because misuse can
result in data loss. (See the Power
Savings Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility,
pages 96–101, for more information.)
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3.5" floppy disk drive (included).
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Optional second Lithium ion battery (which
must be purchased separately).
CD-ROM drive activity, PC Card activity,
CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-4.)
Multi-function Bay Two
This bay (Figure 1-4.) accommodates:
Suspend/Resume Button
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24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (included).
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to sus-
pend notebook activity without turning off the
notebook power, and return it to an active state.
This feature saves power, and is particularly
useful when the notebook is running only on
battery power. (See pages 39–47 and 96–101 for
more information on Power Management.)
(Figure 1-4.)
Closed Cover Switch
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The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back
lighting when the display panel is closed,thus
saving power. This switch also behaves as a
Suspend/Resume button, when the closed cover
switch is set to Suspend/Resume in the BIOS
Setup Utility. (See pages 102-103.) (Figure 1-4.)
Optional second 3.0GB hard drive (which
must be purchased separately).
C A U T I O N
Do not use your notebook with either of
the Multi-function bays empty, or you
may damage it.
Keyboard
Speakers
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows 95
keys for input into the notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
The built-in dual speakers output stereo sound
from the notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
The ErgoTrac pointing device is a joystick-like
cursor control system with two click buttons.
(Figure 1-4.)
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Theft Prevention Lock Slot
PC Card Lock
Port Cover
MIDI/Joystick Port
Headphone Jack
Stereo Line In Jack
Microphone Jack
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical
lock down device. (Figure 1-5.)
PC Card Slot
DC Power Jack
PC Card 2
Eject Button
PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two type
I or II PC Cards or one t ype III PC Card. (See
pages 126–128 for more information on PC Cards.)
The sliding button to the left of the card slots
locks the card(s) in place, while the buttons to
the right of the slots eject the card(s) from the
slots. (Figure 1-5.)
Multi-function
Bay 1 Release
Button
PC Card 1
Eject Button
External
Floppy Disk
Drive Port
Volume Control
Dual PS/2 Ports Power Switch
Port Cover
Figure 1-6 LifeBook 900 Series Right-side Panel
Figure 1-5 LifeBook 900 Series Left-side Panel
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the
AC adapter or the optional auto/airline adapter.
(Figure 1-6.)
Battery Bay
This bay contains the main Lithium ion battery
for your notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
A port for attaching an optional external
floppy disk drive. This allows you to connect
an optional separate floppy disk drive when
Multi-function Bay 1 is being used for another
purpose. (Figure 1-5.)
C A U T I O N
Power Switch
This switch is the main power switch for your
notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
Only one optional second battery at a
time is supported. Your notebook does not
support three (3) batteries simultaneously.
Multi-function Bay 1 Release Button
This is the release to allow removal and
installation of devices in Multi-function Bay 1.
(Figure 1-5.)
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Dual PS/2 Ports
Headphone Jack
You can connect headphones or powered exter-
nal speakers to the headphone jack. (Figure 1-6.)
C A U T I O N
These ports allow you to connect an external
PS/2 mouse or an external PS/2 keyboard or
numeric keypad. The PS/2 ports can be used
interchangeably for either mouse or keyboard
and your notebook will automatically recognize
them. (Figure 1-6.)
There are software volume controls. The
knob setting and the software settings will
interact. Software volume off will override
the knob setting and the software volume
setting will control the maximum knob
setting. (See Volume Control on page 34
for more information.)
Volume Control
The volume control is a knob which provides
manual control of the sound level of all audio
output from your notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
MIDI/Joystick Port
This port allows you to connect via a custom
cable,a music synthesizer, game joystick, or other
MIDI device to your notebook. The custom cable
is included with your notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
Serial Port
RJ-11 Jack
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
RJ-11 Jack
This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to
the internal modem. This jack can be used with
S-Video In Port
Docking P
Composite Video In Jack
Microphone Jack
Parallel Port the connector cover closed and the sliding
The microphone jack allows you to connect an
external mono microphone. (Figure 1-6.)
panel in the connector cover slightly opened
ternal
onitor Port
for added convenience. (Figure 1-7.)
Stereo Line In Jack
Slide Panel
The stereo line in jack allows you to connect an
external audio source to your notebook, like an
audio cassette player. This jack will not support
an external microphone. (Figure 1-6.)
P O I N T
S-Video Out Port
If you are using TV output in simultae-
nous display modes (TV+CRT, TV+LCD,
or TV+CRT+LCD) the top portion of the
screen will be cut off. For optimal TV
ouput usage set the display mode to
"Television" only.
Composite
Video Out Jack
Infrared Port
Connector Cover
Dual USB Port
Figure 1-7 LifeBook 900 Series Rear Panel
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Dual USB Port
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
This port allows you to connect two Universal
Serial Bus devices, such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and speakers.
(Figure 1-7.)
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to
the internal modem or your entire note-
book. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s
documentation for details. Some hotels
have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
The connector cover – which closes over
the ports on the rear of the notebook –
can be damaged if it is left open when
the notebook is moved around.
Composite Video Jacks
Thes connectors allow you to connect,and
use directly, any TV or other video device
which meets the American TV standard
(NTSC) or the European TV standard (PAL).
(Figure 1-7.)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel
devices, such as a parallel printer to your note-
book. (This is also referred to as an LPT port.)
(Figure 1-7.)
S-Video Connectors
Docking Port
Infrared Port
These connectors allow you to connect,and use
directly, any S-Video device, such as a VCR or
TV. (The S-Video standard provides for a higher
quality picture than NTSC or PAL.)
The Docking port allows you to connect an
optional Port Replicator or LANdock. The con-
nector cover must be closed and the sliding
panel fully opened to reveal the Docking port
and the RJ-11 jack when connecting a Port
Replicator or a LANdock. (Figure 1-7.)
The fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible port allows
you to communicate with another IrDA com-
patible infrared device without a cable. (See
pages 47–48 for more information.) (Figure 1-7.)
External Monitor Port
This port allows you to connect an external
VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 1-7.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
RS-232C devices, such as serial printers or scan-
ners. (This is also referred to as a COM port.)
(Figure 1-7.)
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Docking
Alignment
Holes
Battery Bay
BOTTOM COMPONENTS
This compartment houses your notebook’s
main battery. The battery is removable for ser-
vice and storage purposes only. (Figure 1-8.)
Tilt Adjustment Feet
Multi-function
Bay 2 Release
Button
These are a pair of feet which flip down and
hold the back of your notebook approximately
6° higher than the front when resting on a flat
surface. They are designed to make using your
notebook more comfortable. (Figure 1-8.)
Adjustment F
Multi-function Bay 2 Release Button
This is the release to allow removal and
installation of devices in Multi-function Bay 2.
(See pages 118–119 and Figure 1-8.)
Unit Label
Unit
This label contains the model number and
other information about your notebook. In
addition the configuration portion of this label
has the serial number and manufacturer infor-
mation that you will need to give your support
representative so that he or she can help you. It
exactly identifies the version of various compo-
nents of your notebook. (Figure 1-8.)
Label
Battery Release Button
This is the release to allow removal and installa-
tion of the main notebook battery. (Figure 1-8.)
Multi-function
Bay 1
Eject Lever
Memory Upgrade
Compartment
Multi-function Bay 1
Battery
Release
Button
This compartment is accessed from the front
of your notebook. (See pages 117–120 and
Figure 1-4 on page 5.)
Battery Bay
Multi-function Bay 1
Figure 1-8 Bottom View
Multi-function Bay 1 Eject Lever
This eject device aids in removing the device in
Multi-function Bay 1 after it has been released
with the Multi-function Bay 1 release button on
the left side panel of your notebook.
(See Figures 1-5 and 1-8.)
Memory Upgrade Compartment
This compartment houses the optional memory
upgrade modules which allow you to expand the
system memory capacity of your notebook.
(See pages 134–137 for more information on
installing added memory capacity.) (Figure 1-8.)
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To Connect the AC Adapter
To Switch From AC Adapter Power
To Battery Power
1. Be sure that you have at least one charged
battery installed.
POWER SOURCES
1.Plug the DC output cable of the AC adapter
into the DC power jack on the right side
panel of your notebook.
Your notebook has four possible power sources:
the main Lithium ion battery; an optional sec-
ond Lithium ion battery; the AC adapter; and
an optional auto/airline adapter.
2.Plug the AC adapter into an AC
electrical outlet.
2. Remove the AC or auto/airline adapter.
Connecting the Power Adapters
The AC adapter or an optional auto/airline
adapter provides power for operating your note-
book and charging the batteries. (Figure 1-9.)
To Connect an Optional Auto/airline Adapter
1.Plug the DC output cable into the DC
power jack on the right side panel of
your notebook.
C A U T I O N
The Lithium ion battery is not charged
when you purchase your notebook.
Initially you will need to connect the
AC adapter or an optional auto/airline
adapter to use it. If you purchase a sec-
ond Lithium ion battery it will not be
charged when you get it. You will need to
charge it prior to use. It can take up to 3
hours to charge a battery if the notebook
is Off or in Suspend mode. If your note-
book is in use it can take up to 9 hours
or more to charge a single battery.
2.Plug the auto/airline adapter connector
into the cigarette lighter of a car or other
vehicle with the ignition key in the On or the
Accessories position; or plug the auto/airline
adapter connector into the power jack on the
seat in airplanes that are equipped to support
powered electronic devices.
Figure 1-9 Connecting the AC Adapter
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Software Data Security Features
DATA SECURITY
C A U T I O N
The operating system and some applications
have security features that are independent of
the built-in hardware protection features that
are controlled from the BIOS. See your software
documentation for more information about
these features.
Your LifeBook 900 Series has a built-in hardware
control password security feature that allows you
to protect the data stored in the notebook from
unauthorized access. Your operating system and
some applications have software control pass-
word security features that allow you to protect
all or portions of the data stored in the notebook
from unauthorized access.
Software security feature passwords may
not be the same as the hardware security
passwords. Be sure you know which
features are controlled from software
and which from hardware or you may
lock yourself out of your own data or
lock up your hardware and not be able
to operate your notebook.
C A U T I O N
Hardware Data Security Features
Make sure you memorize your passwords,
both hardware and software. If you forget,
you may not be able to use the notebook,
and you will have to contact your service
provider and arrange to have them reset
the hardware system password. Consult
your software manuals for assistance if you
forget your software security password(s).
When you are using your notebook built-in
hardware control password to gain access to the
notebook,the actual password will not appear
on the screen. This is a safety precaution. The
hardware control security parameters are set
from the BIOS setup utility. (See Security Menu
on pages 90–95 for more information on setting
and clearing passwords and enabling and dis-
abling built-in security features.)
STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Booting the System
The first time that you turn on your notebook
you will need to attach your AC adapter,
because the battery is not charged when you
get your machine. We strongly recommend that
you do not attach any other external devices,
and do not put any CDs or floppy disks in your
drives until you have gone through the initial
power on sequence.
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When you turn on your notebook for the first
time it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen.
If you do nothing the system will read the hard
drive for the operating system software, flash
the notebook configuration information on the
screen,and display the Windows 95 Setup
Wizard Screen. (See Power On, page 23, for
additional help.) You will then be stepped
through the condition of use process. You must
complete this initial process before you will
be able to use your notebook.(If you wish
to access the BIOS setup utility before you
go through the condition of use process you
Conditions of Use
User Information
The first time you start your notebook you
must confirm your acceptance of the copyright
limitations for your pre-installed software. After
you complete the Condition of Use process
these screens will not appear again. There are
six (6) screens to read carefully and respond to.
Fill in your name and the company name as you
want the software to be licensed. To step from
the name blank to the company blank press
the
key. When the information has been
entered click the Next> button. You will not
be allowed to continue until you make an entry.
You cannot use your notebook until this
Condition of Use process is completed. The
bottom of each screen has a <Back button, a
Next> button and a Cancelbutton which
are activated by clicking the integrated ErgoTrac
pointing device button with the cursor on the
screen button. The <Back button will return
you to the previous screen. The Next> button
activates any choices or information you have
entered and takes you to the next screen.
The Cancel button allows you to stop the
setup process.
License Agreement
Read the agreement carefully. You can scroll
through the text using the integrated ErgoTrac,
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,
must press the
still visible. If you press the
key while the Fujitsu logo is
key while the
or use the
and
keys to
move the text one screen at a time. When
you finish reading you must point and click to
accept or reject the terms of the agreement and
then click the Next> button.
Fujitsu logo is still present you will get a dialog
box which will allow you to select which drive
is to be used for finding the operating system.)
If you turn off the power without using the on
screen Cancel button you will get an error
message when you start your notebook again.
If you stop the process before the setup is com-
plete your notebook will startup at the begin-
ning of the Windows 95 Setup Wizard. The
setup screens and your needed responses are
described in the following pages.
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on the Finishbutton the display will flash
various screens as the system identifies what
hardware is installed and runs a virus check.
Windows 95 Setup
P O I N T
Once you have completed the printer setup, or
chosen not to set up a printer at this time, you
will see the Windows 95 Setup screen. This
screen lets you set up Internet Explorer 4.01
with Active Desktop on your LifeBook.
Follow the on-screen directions to complete
the installation of Internet Explorer 4.01.
If you reject the terms of the license
agreement you will be asked to review
the license agreement for information on
returning Windows 95 or to shut down
your notebook.
Time Zone
When your notebook has completely identified
all of the installed hardware it will display a dia-
log box for entering which time zone you wish
to set in the BIOS clock.
Certificate of Authenticity
Windows Messaging
P O I N T
Look in the box that your notebook came in
and you will find a Windows 95 Certificate of
Authenticity shrink wrapped with the Windows
95 Users manual.On the certificate you will
find a bar-code with a number above it. This is
your product code and the number you should
enter on the Certificate of Authenticity screen.
When you have entered the number exactly as
shown, click the Next> button.
Once you have selected a time zone you will see
a screen announcing that Windows messaging
is being set up.
If you would like to skip the installation
of Internet Explorer 4.01, go the the Start
Menu on the desktop, select Shutdown
and Restart the computer. After returning
to Windows, you can install Internet
Explorer 4.01 at any time by selecting
the icon Setup for Internet Explorer 4.0
in the Internet Starts Here folder
Printer Setup
When the messaging setup is complete a dialog
box will appear for selecting which printer is
to be attached to your notebook. You do not
have to select a printer at this time. If you do
not wish to select a printer, click on the
Cancel button. If you do wish to select a
printer click on the Next> button and answer
the questions.
on the desktop.
Start Wizard
The Start Wizard screen will appear if you have
entered a valid product code. When you click
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USER REGISTRATION
There are three ways to register your notebook.
Manuals
P O I N T
In the accessories box you will find manuals for
Windows 95 and other pre-installed software.
Software manuals of pre-installed software that
are not in the accessories box are available on-
line. See the help screens of your pre-installed
software. We recommend that you review these
manuals for general information on the use of
these applications and to get a basic under-
standing of what is covered in the manual,and
how it is organized,should questions arise as
you use the applications.
You will find a Recovery CD-ROM packet
in your accessories box. Please store the
packet in a safe place in case there is a
loss of data and it becomes necessary to
re-install your operating system and/or
application programs. (See Restoring Your
Pre-installed Software from the Recovery
CD-ROM on page 169.)
1. The registration card provided in the box
with your LifeBook 900 Series which can be
filled out and mailed.
2.A registration form behind the Fujitsu
Welcome Center icon which can be filled out
on your notebook and sent in a variety of
ways, including printing and mailing, faxing
or e-mailing.
3. Telephone registration by calling the
Fujitsu PC service and support line at
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487).
LEARNING ABOUT YOUR
OPERATING SYSTEM AND
APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Tutorials
All operating systems and most application
software have tutorials built-in. We highly rec-
ommend that you step through your tutorial
before you use an application even if you are
familiar with the same application on a differ-
ent machine,an earlier version of the applica-
tion, or a similar product.
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Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keyboard Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restarting The System . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fujitsu Welcome Center . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device . . . . . 29
Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CD-ROM Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Adjusting the Display Panel
SECTION TWO
When you turn on your notebook, you may
want to adjust the brightness level of the screen
for best visibility. To do this, adjust the bright-
ness control slider at the bottom of the display
panel. (Figure 2-2.) You may need to adjust
the brightness periodically for different
operating environments.
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES FROM FUJITSU
This section describes the indicators, buttons,
connections and operating modes of your
LifeBook 900 Series and their use.
DISPLAY PANEL
Opening the Display Panel
Lifting the latch releases the top of the display
panel from the front of the notebook body.
When the display panel is released it pops up
slightly to make it easier to open.Lift the dis-
play panel backward until the screen is at a
comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 2-1.)
P O I N T
The higher the brightness level, the more
power the notebook will consume and
the faster your batteries will discharge.
For maximum battery life, make sure that
the brightness is set as low as possible
(control slider all the way to the left).
Brightness
Control
Figure 2-2 Display Adjustments
They are designed to make keyboard operation
more comfortable. The feet must be folded flat
against the bottom of the notebook when open-
ing or using the CD-ROM drive or it will not
open or operate properly.
KEYBOARD ANGLE
On the bottom of your notebook,near the
back,are a pair of feet which flip down and
hold the back of your notebook about 6° higher
than the front when resting on a flat surface.
(Figure 1-8 on page 10.)
Figure 2-1 Opening the Display Panel
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C A U T I O N
The Status Indicator panel is located in the
recess just above the keyboard. (Figure 2-3.)
The appropriate indicators become visible as
you use your notebook.
Do not operate your CD-ROM drive or
attempt to open the tray unless your
notebook is sitting on a flat surface and
the adjustment feet are folded against
the bottom of the notebook. Using a
CD-ROM drive when it is not level may
damage the drive or prevent
Power Indicator
The Power indicator tells you when the system
is operational. It is on steady when there is
power to your notebook,and blinks when the
system is in Suspend mode. It goes off when
the system has entered Save-to-Disk mode,has
entered the Windows 95 pseudo-off state, or the
power is turned off from the power switch.
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 the notebook.
They could be broken off or injure
someone if not used properly.
Figure 2-3 Status Indicator Panel
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indicator is On when either of the adapters is
active and Off when power comes from the bat-
teries alone. If a battery is charging, the Power
Adapter indicator is active regardless of the
setting of the power switch. The AC Adapter
indicator is also active in the Windows 95
pseudo-off state, regardless of the battery status.
If there is no battery charging, and the power
switch is Off,then the AC Adapter indicator
and the Battery indicators will all be off.
A small arrow icon (Battery Charging indica-
tor) appears to the left of each of the Battery
Level indicators and above the number (Battery
identifier) if that battery is charging. The
Battery Charging indicator flashes if the battery
is too hot or too cold to charge. (Figure 2-3.)
The Battery Charging indicators operate
whether the power switch is Off or On.
P O I N T
When your notebook has been shut down
from Windows 95, it is not in the same
condition as it is when it is turned off from
the power switch. It is in a pseudo-off
state, with all applications closed, but
it can be turned on by pressing the
Suspend/Resume button. It is drawing
some current in the pseudo-off state.
The symbols inside the battery outline of the
Battery Level indicator show the operating level
available in that battery. (Figure 2-4.) If there is
no battery charging and the power switch is Off,
the AC Adapter indicator and the Battery indi-
cators will all be off.
Battery Indicators
The two sets of battery indicators show whether
or not the main Lithium ion battery and/or
the optional second Lithium ion battery are
installed, and indicate the condition of each.
(Figure 2-3.) Battery 1 is the main Lithium ion
battery which is installed in the Battery Bay
and Battery 2 is an optional second Lithium
ion battery which may be installed in Multi-
function Bay 2 only. The battery indicators are
displayed only for a battery which is installed.
C A U T I O N
Your notebook must be turned off
with the power switch to prevent all
current draw.
AC Adapter Indicator
The AC Adapter indicator tells you whether the
system is operating on an AC or auto/airline
adapter, or is running on batteries alone. The
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CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator
C A U T I O N
76% – 100%
51% – 75%
The CD-ROM Drive Access indicator tells you
the CD-ROM Drive is being accessed. The
CD-ROM Drive Access indicator will flash
when the software tries to access an audio CD
or a CD-ROM, even if no drive is installed.
A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced. (Figure 2-4.)
26% – 50%
C A U T I O N
P O I N T
Turning off the power with the power
switch or using the Suspend/Resume
button when any of the Access indicators
are On may cause loss of data and/or
system errors.
13% – 25%
The Windows 95 CD automatic insertion
function will periodically check for a disk
installed in the drive, causing the CD-ROM
Drive Access indicator to flash. The CD
automatic insertion function allows your
system to automatically start a disk as
soon as it is inserted in the drive and
the tray is closed. It will begin playing an
audio CD disk, or will start an application
if the disk has an auto run file on it.
Low Warning £ 12%
Dead Battery
C A U T I O N
Shorted Battery
Batteries should not be subjected to
shocks, vibration or extreme temperature
as these conditions can cause permanent
damage.
Figure 2-4 Battery Level Indicator
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8. Click on the CD-ROM drive or DVD drive
manufacturer’s name and model.
P O I N T
P O I N T
If you do not wish to have the CD
automatic insertion function active you
can disable it.
The Hard Drive Access indicator does not
show which drive is being accessed. It
works the same for either the internal
hard drive or the optional second
hard drive.
9. Click on Properties. The CD-ROM drive or
DVD drive manufacturer’s name and model
properties dialogue box will be displayed.
10.Click on the Settings tab.
To disable the CD automatic insertion function
do as follows:
11. Click on the automatic insertion notification
box to toggle it off.
Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator
The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator tells
you a floppy disk drive is being accessed,
regardless of whether a drive is installed in
Multi-function Bay 1or on the external floppy
disk drive port. The Floppy Disk Drive Access
indicator will flash when your software tries to
access a floppy disk drive even if no floppy disk
drive is installed.
1. Save all data and close all applications.
2. Click on the Start button.
3. Point to Settings.
12. Click on OK.
13. Click on OK in the system properties
dialogue box.
4. Click on the Control Panel. The control panel
window will be displayed.
14. Restart your notebook according to the
message displayed.
5. Double click on the System icon. The system
properties dialogue box will be displayed.
You can re-enable the function by repeating
the process except in step 11 change the
setting to On.
PC Card Access Indicators
6. Click on the Device Manager tab. The device
list will be displayed.
The PC Card Access indicators tell you when an
installed PC Card is being accessed. Card 1 is
the bottom connector inside the slot and Card
2 is the upper connector inside the card slot.
Hard Drive Access Indicator
7. Click on the + to the left of the CD-ROM
icon. The CD-ROM drive or DVD drive
manufacturer’s name and model
will be displayed.
The Hard Drive Access indicator tells you when
either the internal hard drive or the optional
second hard drive is being accessed.
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Type III cards are always Card 1 only. The
PC Card Access indicator will flash if your
software tries to access a PC Card even if
none are installed.
Scr Lk Indicator
POWER ON
The Scr Lk indicator tells you when you
are in scroll lock mode. You can activate or
deactivate the scroll lock mode by pressing
the Scr Lk/NumLk key. Deactivate the mode
the same way you activated it.
Facing the keyboard and display panel, move
the power switch towards the rear of your note-
book. This is the On position. (Figure 2-5.)
When you are done working you can leave your
notebook in Suspend mode, (see pages 44 and
96), or you can turn it off. The power switch
moved toward the front of your notebook is in
the Off position. (See the section Power Off, page
24, for the recommended shutoff procedures.)
NumLk Indicator
The NumLk indicator tells you the internal key-
board is set in ten-key numeric mode. (See page
32 for more information on the numeric keypad.)
You can activate the NumLk mode by pressing
the Scr Lk/NumLk key while holding down the
Shift key. Deactivate the mode the same way
you activated it.
On
C A U T I O N
After turning off your notebook, make
sure that it has been Off at least 10
seconds before turning the power switch
to On. If you do not you could cause a
system error. When you turn on your
notebook be sure you have a power
source. This means that at least one
battery is installed and charged, or
that the AC adapter or the auto/airline
adapter is connected and has power.
CapsLock Indicator
The CapsLock indicator tells you when the key-
board is set for all capital letters. Activate the
capitals lock mode by pressing the CapsLock
key on the keyboard. Deactivate the mode the
same way you activated it.
Off
Figure 2-5 Power Switch
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Depending on the nature of the problem you
may be able to continue by starting the operat-
ing system or by entering the setup utility and
revising the settings.
POWER OFF
C A U T I O N
Before turning off the power by putting the
power switch in the Off position, check that the
Hard Drive,CD-ROM Drive,PC Card and the
Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off.
(See Figure 2-3, page 19.) If you turn off the
power while accessing a disk or PC Card there
is a risk of loss of data. The Off position is
reached by facing the keyboard and display
panel,and moving the switch toward the front
of your notebook. To assure that your notebook
shuts down without error, use the Windows 95
shut down procedure.
Do not carry your notebook around
with the power on or subject it to shocks
or vibration, as you risk damaging
your notebook.
After satisfactory completion of the PowerOn
Self Test (POST) your notebook will load
your operating system. (See Boot Menu on
pages 104–107 to see which kind of disk will be
the source.)
C A U T I O N
The main Lithium ion battery is not
charged when you purchase your note-
book. Initially you will need to connect
the AC adapter to use it. If you purchase
an optional second Lithium ion battery, it
will not be charged when you get it, you
will need to charge it prior to use.
C A U T I O N
Never turn off your notebook during
Power On Self Test (POST) or it will
cause an error message to be displayed
when you turn your notebook on the
next time. (See the Troubleshooting
information on pages 146-148.)
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 applications and shut down
your operating system prior to turning
off the power with the power switch. If
files are open when you turn the power
off, you will lose any changes that
have not been saved, and may
When the power switch is turned on, your
notebook carries out a Power On Self Test
(POST) to check the internal parts and config-
uration. If a fault is found a beep will sound
and/or an error message will be displayed.
(See Troubleshooting on pages 146–148)
cause disk errors.
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Shutting down your notebook from Windows
95 lets your notebook shut down operations,
and turn off power in the proper sequence to
prevent errors. The sequence is:
NOTE: You may also select Shut down the
computer? and once the power is off for 10
seconds or more you can restart your notebook
with the Suspend/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
When your notebook has been shut
down from Windows 95, it is not the
same as being turned off from the power
switch. It is in a pseudo-off state, with all
applications closed, but can and must be
turned on by pressing the Suspend/
Resume button. It is drawing some
current in the pseudo-off state.
1.Go to the Start button menu.
2. Click on ShutDown.
3. Verify that Shut down the computer?
is selected and click on Yes.
If you are going to store your notebook for a
month or more,take the following precautions:
P O I N T
RESTARTING THE SYSTEM
In Windows 95 pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del
keys simultaneously triggers the
ShutDown submenu of the Start menu.
When you wish to restart your system be sure
that you follow the proper procedure. The pro-
cedure is as follows:
1. Remove any CD and/or floppy disk.
2. After shutting down with Windows 95 turn
off your notebook using the power switch.
1.Go to the Start menu.
3. Close your notebook display panel.
4. Disconnect the AC adapter.
2. Click on ShutDown.
3. Click on Restart the computer?
5. Remove the batteries and store them
separately in a cool dry place.
4. Verify that Restart the computer?
is selected and click on Yes.
Windows 95 will shutdown and restart your
notebook.
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When using a high current device such as a
modem,a LAN card, the CD-ROM drive, or
the hard drive frequently.
BATTERIES
C A U T I O N
The Lithium ion battery is rechargeable with an
operating time of up to 1.5 hours, depending
on active power management features and user
activity levels. Your notebook can be operated
on the main Lithium ion battery alone or in
a dual battery configuration with an optional
second Lithium ion battery.
Turning off the power switch without
exiting Windows 95 may cause an error
when you start the next time. Turning
the power to On when it has been Off
for less than 10 seconds may also cause
an error when you start the next time.
Using the AC adapter will conserve your
battery when using a high current device such
as a modem,a LAN card,the CD-ROM drive,
the hard drive, or the optional second hard
drive frequently.
The Lithium ion battery operating time may
become shorter than the reference value if it is
used under the following conditions:
FUJITSU WELCOME CENTER
C A U T I O N
The Fujitsu Welcome Center is an icon on
your Windows 95 desktop. Clicking on it gives
you access to product registration forms and
instructions, change of address information
and forms, contact information including
telephone numbers and e-mail addresses,and an
accessory catalog with the information for order-
ing accessories for your notebook. Double left-
click on the icon and then on the appropriate
button for the information selection you wish.
Actual battery life will vary based
on screen brightness, applications,
features, power management settings,
batterycondition, and other customer
preferences. CD-ROM drive, hard drive,
optional second hard drive or usage may
also have a significant impact on
battery life.
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When used at temperatures that exceed a
low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. High temper-
atures not only reduce charging efficiency,
but can also cause battery deterioration.
(The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when you try to charge
a battery that is outside its operating
temperature range.)
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The battery charging capacity is reduced as
the battery ages. If your battery is running
low quickly, you should replace it with
a new one.
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The Lithium ion batteries are recharged inter-
nally using the AC adapter or auto/airline
adapter. To recharge the batteries:
Shorted Batteries
C A U T I O N
If your Status Indicator panel shows a shorted
battery, check the installation for that battery by
removing and re-installing it. If it still shows
that it is shorted, replace it with a new battery.
Do not leave a faulty battery in your
notebook. It might damage your AC
adapter, optional auto/airline adapter,
another battery, or your notebook itself.
It may also prevent operation of your
notebook by draining all available current
into the bad battery.
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Make sure the main battery to be charged is
installed in the Battery bay and any optional
second battery is installed in Multi-function
Bay 2 of your notebook,then connect the AC
adapter or auto/airline adapter.
C A U T I O N
A shorted battery is damaged and must
be replaced so that it does not damage
anything else.
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Make sure that the Battery Charging indica-
tor to the left of the Battery Level indicator of
the battery to be charged is visible on the
Status Indicator panel.
C A U T I O N
Recharging the Batteries
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 properly. Check with your
local government authority for details
regarding recycling or disposing of
old batteries. If you cannot find this
information elsewhere, contact your
support representative at 1-800-
8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487).
If you want to check the condition of either the
main Lithium ion battery or an optional second
Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level
indicators located on the Status Indicator panel.
These indicators change as the battery levels
change. Battery 1 is the main Lithium ion
battery and Battery 2 is an optional second
Lithium ion battery which is installed in Multi-
function Bay 2 only. (Figure 2-3 on page 19.)
You can also check the PowerPanel toolbar.
(See pages 41–44.)
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The percentage charge is shown inside the
Battery Level icon. (Figure 2-4 on page 21.)
When two Lithium ion batteries are installed,
the charge/discharge rate of the main and
optional second Lithium ion batteries are the
same,as they are connected in parallel and are
both charging and/or discharging at the same
time. Since the rates are the same, one may fin-
ish charging or discharging before the other if
they were not at the same charge level when
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they were installed and/or the AC or auto/
airline adapter was connected.
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
Using heavy current devices such as LAN
cards or frequent CD-ROM accesses may
prevent charging completely.
You may not be able to hear the audio
alarms if the volume control is set too
low or is turned off by either hardware or
software but you will still be able to see
the Battery Level indicator(s) flash.
There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion
batteries, which means that you do not need to
discharge them completely before recharging. A
single fully discharged Lithium ion battery will
charge in approximately three (3) hours when
your notebook is Off or in Suspend mode. The
charging time from fully discharged for two
Lithium ion batteries together, is approximately
5 hours when your notebook is Off or in
Suspend mode.Of course partially charged bat-
teries will not take as long to charge. The charge
times will be significantly longer if your note-
book is in use while the batteries are charging
(from approximately nine (9) hours for one
battery to approximately 15 hours for two
batteries with normal operating levels).
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, your note-
book beeps about every 15 seconds and the
Battery Level indicator(s) flash. If you do not
respond to the low battery alarm,the batteries
will continue to discharge until they are too low
to operate. When this happens there will be a
multiple beep alarm,the Battery Level indicator
will show dead battery, and your notebook will
go into Suspend mode to try and protect your
data as long as possible. Your power manage-
ment settings do not affect whether the dead
battery alarm level will send your notebook into
Suspend mode, it will not go to Save-to-Disk
mode. (Figure 2-3 on page 19.)
When the low battery alarm occurs you need to
save all your active data and put your notebook
into Suspend mode until you can provide a new
power source. You should provide this power as
soon as possible. The new power source can be
a charged battery or a power adapter, either AC
or auto/airline.
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not provided promptly, the Power indicator will
stop flashing and go out,and you will have lost
the data that was not stored.
Cursor
C A U T I O N
When you are in Suspend mode there
must always be at least one power
source active. If you turn off the power
with the power switch, or remove all
power sources, battery, AC adapter, or
auto/airline adapter, while your notebook
is in Suspend mode any data which has
not been saved to the hard drive
will be lost.
Cursor
Control
Once you provide power you can continue to
use your notebook while an adapter is charging
the battery, but the battery trickle charges
under these conditions. If you want to charge
the battery more quickly, put your notebook
into Suspend mode, or turn off your notebook,
while the adapter is charging the battery. (See
Power Off on pages 24–26 for shutdown procedures.)
Rock gently
with finger for
best results
Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery
Suspend mode you will be unable to resume
operation until you provide a source of
Left
Button
C A U T I O N
Right Button
There is no guarantee that data will not
be lost once your notebook enters the
Dead Battery Suspend mode.
Figure 2-6 ErgoTrac Pointing Device
power either from an AC adapter, an optional
auto/airline adapter, or a charged battery. 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 Suspend/Resume button to resume
operation. In Suspend mode, your data can be
maintained for sometime. If a power source is
INTEGRATED ERGOTRAC
POINTING DEVICE
The ErgoTrac pointing device is composed
of a short, comfortable,dish-shaped pointing
device and two buttons located in front of the
keyboard. The ErgoTrac pointing device has
the function of a mouse,and moves the cursor
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Left Double Click
around on the screen – up, down,left and right.
A light pressure with the tip of your finger is all
that is required to operate the ErgoTrac. The
more pressure you use the faster the cursor will
move. The second part of the ErgoTrac pointing
device – the buttons – function as mouse but-
tons, and the functions they perform depend
on the application you are running. Figure 2-6
shows the position of the ErgoTrac pointing
device and buttons.
Double-Clicking
Left Click
Double-clicking means following the preceding
Clicking procedure, but pressing the pointing
device button twice in rapid succession.
Double-clicking works with either the left
or the right button.
C A U T I O N
If the interval between clicks is too long,
the double-click will not be executed.
Figure 2-7 Clicking
P O I N T
Clicking
An external mouse can be connected to
either of the PS/2 ports on the right side
of the notebook, and used at the same
time as the ErgoTrac pointing device.
Clicking means pushing and releasing a button.
To left-click move the screen cursor to the item
you wish to select, press the left pointing device
button once,and then immediately release it.
To right-click,move the mouse cursor to the
item you wish to select, press the right pointing
device button once,and then immediately
release it. (Figure 2-7.)
P O I N T
The interval between presses for
double clicking, and other parameters of
pointing and selecting, can be adjusted
with the selections in the dialog box
of the mouse icon in your Windows
Control panel.
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ErgoTrac Pointing Device
Control Adjustment
General – This allows you to choose the type
of mouse being used. It is already set for your
integrated ErgoTrac. You may need to change
it for an external mouse.
The Windows Control Panel provides
customization of your ErgoTrac pointing
device from the mouse icon. There are four (4)
aspects of the ErgoTrac pointing device
operation which you can adjust.
You may want to try practicing with different
adjustments until you find a combination that
is comfortable for you.
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Buttons – This lets you set up the buttons for
Figure 2-8 Dragging
right or left handed operation and set the
time interval for double clicking.
Dragging
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Pointers – This lets you set up the size and
Dragging means selecting an item with the
pointing cursor, and while keeping the left
pointing device button depressed,moving the
cursor to the desired new location,then releas-
ing the button. (Figure 2-8.)
shape of the cursor for different functions.
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Motion – This lets you set up the relation
of the speed of motion of your finger to the
motion of the cursor and to enable a t railing
tail for the cursor arrow.
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Function keys
keys, the function extension key (Fn) and the
Windows 95 keys.
Numeric KeyPad
Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual
functions as both standard character keys and
as numeric keypad keys.Figure 2-9 highlights
these keys. To switch into numeric keypad
mode, press the Scr Lk⁄NumLk while holding
down the Shift key. You can now enter numerals
0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction
( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ),and
enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys desig-
nated as ten-key functions. The keys in the
numeric keypad are marked in the lower
right corner of the key to indicate their
secondary functions.
Fn Key
Numeric Keypad
Application Key
Start Key
Cursor Keys
To return these keys to their normal character
function, press the Scr Lk⁄NumLk while holding
down the Shift key again.
Figure 2-9 Keyboard
include Windows 95 keys and other special
function keys. This section describes only those
items specific to your notebook. They are the
numeric keypad,the cursor keys,the function
USING THE KEYBOARD
Your notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard.
(Figure 2-9.) The keys perform all the standard
functions of a 101-key keyboard and also
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Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key
allows you to change your selection of where
to send your display video. Each time you press
the combination of keys you will step to the
next choice. The choices,in order, are: built-in
display panel only, external monitor only, or
both built-in display panel and monitor.
Function Keys
P O I N T
Your notebook has twelve function keys, F1
through F12. The functions assigned to these
keys differ for each application; refer to your
software documentation to find out how these
keys are used. (Figure 2-9.)
When an external keypad is connected
to the notebook the NumLk mode
enables the external keypad and disables
the built-in keyboard numeric keypad.
Fn Key
Cursor Keys
The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the
keyboard which allow you to move the cursor
Pressing the Suspend/Resume button while
holding down the Fn key forces the Save-to-
Disk mode to activate regardless of the BIOS
settings. Be sure you have a Save-to-Disk
space allocation on your hard drive before
you do this. (For more Save-to-Disk information
see pages 45–46 and page 101.)
The Fn key provides extended functions for the
notebook when used in conjunction with
another key. (Figure 2-9.)
up Õ, down
Ô
, left Ó and right È as your
Pressing F5 while holding down the Fn key
allows you to toggle between video compensa-
tion and no compensation. (Video compensa-
tion controls spacing on the display. When it is
enabled,displays with less than 1024 x 768 pixel
resolution will still cover the entire screen.)
application allows. (Figure 2-9.)
P O I N T
The integrated ErgoTrac pointing device
and/or an external mouse are also used
for moving the cursor around the screen.
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control settings have no effect. By the same
token,if the ESS AudioRack has the sound
turned off, adjusting the hardware or other
application software volume settings will not
produce sound. One easy operating method is
to use the hardware and ESS AudioRack volume
controls to set an upper limit on sound level
and then make fine adjustments with other
application software.
Windows 95 Keys
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
Your notebook has three Windows 95 keys, two
Start keys and an Application key. The Start key
displays the Start button menu. This is the same
as the button on the toolbar which is typically
at the bottom of your Windows 95 desktop.
The Application key has the same function in
Windows 95 as the right mouse button,it dis-
plays the Shortcut menu for whatever item is
selected. See your Windows 95 documentation
for additional information. (Figure 2-9.)
The modular 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 your operating
system. (See your software documentation for
more information.) The modular floppy disk
drive fits in Multi-function Bay 1 or you can
use the optional external floppy disk drive on
the external floppy disk drive port.
C A U T I O N
The system will treat any floppy disk drive
exactly the same way regardless of where
the drive is installed. (For floppy disk drive
installation and removal instructions see Multi-
function Bays on pages 117–120 and Installing
an Optional External Floppy Disk Drive on
pages 121–122.) When your system boots it will
always look first for a drive in Multi-function
Bay 1 and then to the external floppy disk
drive port.
VOLUME CONTROL
The ESS AudioRack volume setting
sets the maximum volume level of the
hardware volume control knob.
All system and application functions have mul-
tiple volume controls which interact with each
other. There is the hardware volume control on
the right side panel of your notebook. There is
a volume control in the ESS AudioRack, your
operating system Sound Control panel and any
other application with sound.
C A U T I O N
If you use a speakerphone function,
be sure that the microphone setting in
the ESS AudioRack (recorder portion)
is disabled.
Each setting source puts an upper limit on the
volume which can be set by the other sources.
For example if the hardware volume control is
turned all the way down, your software volume
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Loading a Floppy Disk
Preparing a Floppy Disk for Use
C A U T I O N
To load,insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk
drive,shutter side first and label up, until the
eject button, above the floppy disk drive open-
ing, pops out. (Figure 2-10.)
Before you can use a new disk, you need to pre-
pare it so your notebook knows where to store
information. This preparation is called format-
ting or initializing a disk. You need to format
new 3.5" floppy disks,unless you purchase pre-
formatted disks. You will use your notebook’s
operating system software to format a floppy
disk.Please refer to the operating system
manual for step-by-step instructions.
The modular floppy disk drive can
only be used when installed in the
Multi-function bay. To use the external
floppy port, the optional external floppy
drive must be used.
P O I N T
When there is no floppy disk in the drive,
the eject button is flush with the front of
your notebook.
C A U T I O N
To get your system to recognize a
newly installed floppy disk drive, restart
your notebook.
To prevent data stored on a floppy disk from
being erased,slide the write protect tab on the
floppy disk to open up the small hole. This
makes the disk write protected. When you want
to write data to that disk,slide the write protect
tab the other way to close the small hole.
(See Figure 2-11.)
Ejecting a Floppy Disk
To eject a disk, check that the Floppy Disk Drive
Access indicator is Off, (see pages 19 and 22) and
press the Eject button. (See Figure 2-10.)
Eject Button
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
If you eject the disk while the Floppy
Disk Drive Access indicator is on, there is
a risk of damaging the data on the disk
or the disk drive.
Formatting a previously used floppy
disk is an effective method of clearing a
disk as long as you realize that ALL the
information on the disk will be erased.
Figure 2-10 Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk
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Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in loca-
tions subject to shock and vibration.
C A U T I O N
Write Enabled
Do not operate your CD-ROM drive
unless your notebook is sitting on a flat
surface with the adjustment feet folded
against the bottom of the notebook.
Using a disk when the drive is not level
may damage the drive or prevent
proper operation.
Avoid using the floppy disk drive and disks
in damp and dusty locations.
Write Protected
Never use the floppy disk drive with any
liquid,metal, or foreign matter inside the
floppy disk drive or disk.
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Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or
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.
Loading a CD
Make sure that the tilt adjustment feet on the
bottom of the notebook are folded against
the bottom of the notebook.
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Figure 2-11 Floppy Disk Write Protect
Care of Floppy
Disk Drives and Disks
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Make sure there is power provided to your
notebook.
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Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy
disk drive.
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive and
disks in extremely hot and cold locations,
or in locations subject to severe
temperature changes.
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Push the eject button on the front of the
drive to open the holder tray. The tray will
come out a short distance.
CD-ROM DRIVE
The CD-ROM drive is a 24-speed maximum
reader.
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Keep the floppy disk drive and disks
out of direct sunlight and away from
heating equipment.
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Gently pull the tray out until a CD can be
easily placed in the tray.
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If there was a protective sheet in the tray
when it was shipped,make sure it has
been removed.
Place the CD into the tray, label side up, with
the hole in the center of the disk snapped
onto the raised circle in the center of the tray.
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Close the tray.
After the disk is loaded,it will take a short
time for your notebook to recognize it.
P O I N T
If you have disabled your CD automatic
insertion function you will have to
start the disk from your desktop, as
your notebook will not automatically
recognize that the disk has been loaded.
Figure 2-12 Loading/Ejecting a CD
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Do not bend disks or set heavy objects
on them.
New Hardware which will step you through
the process of looking for your newly
installed device.
Never write on the label surface with a ball
point pen, pencil or similar device.
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. If you
purchase an optional second hard drive you
will need to format it the first time you use it.
Check your operating system documentation
for information on initializing a hard drive.
If a disk is subjected to a sudden change from
cold to warm, condensation may form on the
surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean,
soft, lint free cloth and then let it dry at room
temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or
heater to dry a disk.
Figure 2-13 CD Handling
Care of CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function
reliably if given reasonable care.
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If a disk is dirty, use only a CD-ROM cleaner
or wipe it with a clean,soft,lint free cloth
starting from the inner edge and wiping to
the outer edge.
C A U T I O N
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Always store your disk in its case when it is
Formatting the optional second hard drive
after data has been stored on it will cause
all data to be erased.
not in use.
HARD DRIVE
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When removing the disk from its case, press
The internal hard drive capacity is dependent
on which model you are using. See Appendix A
(pages 176–180) for model information. If you
are using the optional modular hard drive for
the first time since you installed it, you can get
your notebook to recognize it by opening the
Windows 95 Control Panel and running Add
down on the holder’s center while lifting out
the disk by its edges.
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Always handle a disk by the edges and avoid
touching the surface.
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Avoid storing any disk in extreme
temperatures.
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Internal power management for your notebook
is controlled from settings made in the BIOS
setup utility, the application PowerPanel by
Phoenix Technologies,and the Windows 95
Control Panel. If no settings have been made in
PowerPanel or the Windows 95 Control Panel,
the BIOS settings will be used. The PowerPanel
and Windows 95 Control Panel options have
been pre-set at the factory and will be active
unless you disable them. Complete descriptions
of the BIOS setup utility parameters are found
in Section Three of this guide. Power manage-
ment parameters are covered under the Power
Savings menu. (See pages 96–101.)
you must allocate space for the Save-
to-Disk function if you have it enabled
(See Setting Up Your Save-to-Disk File
Allocation on pages 94–95 for
more information.)
C A U T I O N
If you reformat the internal hard drive
ALL information including the operating
system, applications software and data
will be erased. Unless data is copied to
floppy disks or other data storage media
it will be permanently lost. All software
will be need to be re-installed and data
files restored from your back-up disks.
See the operating system manual for
information on backing-up your data
files. The factory installed software,
including the operating system, can be
restored from the Recovery CD-ROM
which came with your notebook. It
was in the accessories box when you
purchased your notebook. (See Restoring
Your Pre-installed Software from CD-ROM
on page 149 for more information.) Any
application software which you have
purchased and installed will have to
be re-installed from the original source.
When doing a recovery remember that
POWER MANAGEMENT
Your LifeBook 900 Series has many features for
conserving power. Some power saving features
are automatic and have no user control, such
as those for the internal modem, while others
depend on the user setting the parameter to
best suit their operating conditions. Power sav-
ing features include: turning the display bright-
ness down,limiting the use of high power
devices, activating an appropriate power savings
profile,and putting your notebook in Suspend
mode when not actually performing an opera-
tion. As with all mobile,battery-powered com-
puters,there is a trade-off between performance
and power savings.
Some particular power management para-
meters are only available for setup from one
of these places, others can be changed in any
one of them.
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If your notebook is suspended,pushing the
Suspend/Resume button will return your note-
book to active operation at the point it went
into suspension. The Suspend/Resume button is
located next to the Status Indicator panel above
the keyboard of your notebook. (Figure 2-14.)
You can tell whether or not your system is in
Suspend mode by looking at the Power indica-
tor. (See page 19.) If it is visible and not flash-
ing, your notebook is fully operational. If it
is visible and flashing, your notebook is in
Suspend mode. If it is not visible,the power is
Off, the power is in the Windows 95 pseudo-off
state, or your notebook is in Save-to-Disk
mode. When you receive your LifeBook 900
Series it will be set to the default which is
Suspend 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 96–101,
for more information.)
Figure 2-14 Suspend/Resume Button
P O I N T
Using the Suspend/Resume Button
Disabling the Suspend/Resume button
prevents you from using the button to
put your notebook in Suspend or Save-to-
Disk mode. The resume function of the
button cannot be disabled. (See the Power
Savings Menu of the BIOS setup utility,
pages 96–101, for more information.)
When your notebook is active, the Suspend/
Resume button can be used to manually put
your notebook in Suspend mode, or in Save-to-
Disk mode. Push the Suspend/Resume button,
when your notebook is active but no Access
indicators are on,and hold it in until it is
acknowledged by activation of the selected
mode. Which mode is activated depends on the
settings in the BIOS setup utility Power Savings
menu. The default is Suspend mode. (See page
100 for how to select Save-to-Disk mode.)
C A U T I O N
The Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk mode
should not be used with certain PC Cards.
Check your PC Card documentation for
more information.
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The profiles are groups of system settings
designed to fit power operation to specific user
operating conditions. The activations are short-
cut ways to turn on specific power management
features of your notebook. Some of the profiles
can be edited and saved from the PowerPanel
application, some can be edited and saved from
the BIOS setup utility and only viewed from
PowerPanel,and some are factory set and can
only be viewed from either PowerPanel or the
BIOS setup utility.
PowerPanel
P O I N T
PowerPanel by Phoenix Technologies provides
Windows 95 desktop access to a comprehensive
combination of power management settings
without entering the BIOS setup utility.
If your notebook is active when you
enter the Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk
mode, changes to open files are not lost.
The files are left open and memory is
kept active during Suspend mode or the
memory is transferred to the internal
hard drive during Save-to-Disk mode.
The PowerPanel icon looks like an atom with
its cloud of electrons. This icon will open the
PowerPanel menu. You can view the menu in
icon format along the edge of your desktop by
moving the cursor against the edge where you
have chosen to keep your PowerPanel toolbar
and letting it sit there until the toolbar appears.
(The default position for the toolbar is the left
side of the screen, but you can move it to
whichever edge you like by dragging.)
C A U T I O N
The profile choices are:
If you are running your notebook on
battery power, be aware that the battery
continues to discharge while your note-
book is in Suspend mode, though not as
fast as when fully operational. With a fully
charged internal Lithium ion battery the
Suspend mode will maintain your status
for 24 hours or more.
(This group is factory set.)
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Maximum Battery Life.
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Maximum Performance.
The power management toolbar has ten power
profile choices and six activation choices.
When you switch to AC powered operation the
PowerPanel toolbar will automatically change to
indicate AC power operation and will show the
AC Power profile as active.
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Power Management Off.
(This one is set only from the
BIOS setup utility.)
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Custom Settings.
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(This group is set from PowerPanel.)
same menu to Hide the toolbar. If you hide the
toolbar you will have to double click on the
edge where the toolbar was located to display it.
P O I N T
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Presentation.
The AC Power profile is activated auto-
matically when a power adapter is being
used, unless it is overridden by another
selection made after the adapter became
active. It can be reactivated by selecting
it or it can be activated by selection, even
when operating only on battery power.
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Green PC.
If you select Exit from the PowerPanel menu
you will turn off the PowerPanel completely. To
turn it back on, go to the Program folder of the
Start menu,select PowerPanel and click on it.
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AC Profile.
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Word Processing.
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Communication.
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Games.
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE PROFILE
The activation choices are:
The Maximum Battery Life profile is a factory
installed combination of timeouts and other
power savings parameters read directly from
the BIOS,and chosen as the settings that will
produce the longest possible battery life.
POWERPANEL ONLINE HELP
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System Suspend.
To access help with your power management
settings, move your cursor to the PowerPanel
toolbar and right click. (See Clicking on
page 31.) From the menu that appears select
PowerPanel Help Topics.
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System Save-to-Disk.
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System Standby.
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Hard Disk Standby.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE PROFILE
The Maximum Performance profile is a factory
installed combination of timeouts and other
power savings parameters read directly from
the BIOS and chosen as the settings that will
produce superior performance with reasonable
battery life.
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Modem Power Toggle.
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POWERPANEL CUSTOMIZATION
Video Standby.
To modify your PowerPanel toolbar or create
a custom toolbar, move your cursor to the
PowerPanel toolbar and right click. From the
menu that appears select Customize. Within the
Customize dialog box you can choose to have
the toolbar display at all times or to use your
custom toolbar. You can also select from the
The factory set Maximum Power Savings profile
is designed around trade offs of performance
and battery life. For maximum battery life, keep
the display and volume levels as low as possible
and use the custom settings recommended in
Section Three on page 101.
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POWER MANAGEMENT OFF
(This profile was designed to enhance the
use of your notebook for slide show
style presentations.)
power savings parameters chosen as the settings
that will produce superior performance with
reasonable battery life when using your note-
book with the modem active such as during
Internet,fax or speakerphone activities.
Turns off power management control from
Windows 95 and PowerPanel and turns it over
directly to the BIOS.
GREEN PC PROFILE
CUSTOM SETTINGS PROFILE
The Green PC profile has the Video timeout
and the Hard Drive timeout enabled but no
standby or suspension modes enabled.
The Custom Settings profile has those power
saving parameters that you set in the BIOS
setup utility using the Power Savings Menu
Customize feature. (See Power Savings on
page 101.)
GAMES PROFILE
The Games profile is a factory installed combi-
nation of timeouts and other power savings
parameters chosen as the settings that will pro-
duce superior performance with reasonable bat-
tery life when playing games on your notebook.
AC PROFILE
The AC power profile has all timeouts disabled
and no other power management features
enabled. This profile is activated automatically
by plugging in a power adapter.
P O I N T
SYSTEM SUSPEND ACTIVATION
Clicking on the Suspend button or selecting
System Suspend on the PowerPanel menu will
put your notebook in Suspend mode. Pressing
the Suspend/Resume button turns the power
back on and lets you begin where you left off.
(See Figure 2-14 on page 40, and Suspend Mode
on pages 44 and 98.)
The Maximum Power Savings, Maximum
Performance, and Power Management
Off profiles are read only. The Custom
Settings Profile can only be changed
from the BIOS setup Utility.
WORD PROCESSING PROFILE
The Word Processing profile is a factory
installed combination of timeouts and other
power savings parameters chosen as the settings
that will produce superior performance with
reasonable battery life when using your note-
book for doing word processing.
PRESENTATION PROFILE
The Presentation profile is the same combina-
tion of timeouts and other power savings para-
meters as the Maximum Battery Life profile
except that the display is never turned off.
SYSTEM SAVE-TO-DISK ACTIVATION
COMMUNICATION PROFILE
The Communication profile is a factory
installed combination of timeouts and other
Clicking on the Save-to-Disk button or select-
ing System Save to Disk on the PowerPanel
menu will put your notebook in Save-to-Disk
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MODEM POWER TOGGLE
mode. Your notebook will be left in the
Pressing the Suspend/Resume button
until acknowledged.
Clicking on the Modem Power Toggle
button or selecting Modem Power Toggle on
the PowerPanel menu will turn the power to
your modem on or off. To turn it to the other
condition select Modem Power Toggle again.
Windows 95 pseudo-off state. If the power
switch is not turned off your notebook can be
restarted by pressing the Suspend/Resume but-
ton which will cause the system memory to
reload from the hard drive and let you begin
where you left off. (See Figure 2-14 on page 40,
and Save-to-Disk Mode on pages 45-46.)
Selecting Suspend from the Windows 95
Start Menu.
Selecting System Suspend from the
PowerPanel toolbar or menu.
VIDEO STANDBY ACTIVATION
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Timing out from lack of activity.
Clicking on the Video Standby button or select-
ing Video Standby on the PowerPanel menu
turns off the power to the display. You can
return your notebook to normal operation by
performing any activity such as pressing a key
or touching the ErgoTrac pointing device.
SYSTEM STANDBY ACTIVATION
Battery level reaching the Dead Battery
Warning condition.
Clicking on the System Standby button or
selecting System Standby on the PowerPanel
menu will put your notebook in Standby mode.
You can return your notebook to normal opera-
tion by performing any activity such as pressing
a key or touching the ErgoTrac pointing device.
Your notebook’s system memory typically stores
the file(s) on which you are working, the open
application(s) and any other data required to
support the operation(s) in progress. When
you resume operation from Suspend mode, it
returns to the point in the operation where it
left off. You must use the Suspend/Resume
button to resume operation,and there must
be an adequate power source available, or
your notebook will not resume.
Suspend Mode
The Suspend mode saves the contents of your
notebook’s system memory during periods of
inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts
while turning off the CPU, the display, the hard
drive and all of the other internal components
except those necessary to maintain system
memory, recognize the Suspend/ Resume but-
ton and restart. Your notebook can be put in
Suspend mode by:
HARD DISK STANDBY ACTIVATION
Clicking on the Hard Disk Standby button or
selecting Hard Disk Standby on the PowerPanel
menu will turn off your internal hard drive. You
can return your notebook to normal operation
by performing any hard drive operation.
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Time out from lack of activity with Save-To-
Disk mode enabled from the Power Savings
menu of the BIOS setup utility.
C A U T I O N
P O I N T
Loss of all power sources, including
batteries, while in the Suspend mode will
cause lost data and inability to return
to operation with the Suspend/
Resume button.
When PC Cards or external devices are
in use, Save-to-Disk mode cannot return
to the exact state prior to suspension,
because all of the peripheral devices will
be re-initialized when the system restarts.
Your notebook’s system memory typically stores
the file(s) on which you are working, the open
application(s) and any other data required to
support the operation(s) in progress. When the
Save-to-Disk function is activated your notebook
saves the contents of the system memory to a file
on the internal hard drive, and then automatical-
ly shuts off power to your notebook. This is the
same pseudo-off state as the Windows 95 power
off. When you resume operation by pressing the
Suspend/Resume button, you return to the point
in the operation where you left off, before going
into Save-to-Disk mode.
Save-to-Disk Mode
P O I N T
The Save-to-Disk function saves the contents of
your notebook’s system memory to the hard
drive whenever you:
The main advantage of using the
Save-to-Disk function is that power is
not required to maintain your data. This
is particularly important if you will be
leaving your notebook in a suspended
state for a prolonged period of time. The
drawback of using Save-to-Disk mode
is that it lengthens the power down and
power up sequences and resets
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Press the Suspend/Resume button until
acknowledged with Save-to-Disk mode
enabled from the Power Savings menu of the
BIOS setup utility.
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Select Suspend from the Windows 95 Start
menu with Save-to-Disk mode enabled by
the BIOS setup utility.
P O I N T
peripheral devices.
If power is lost during Save-to-Disk mode
the data will be retrieved automatically as
soon as power is returned.
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Select Save-to-Disk activation from the
PowerPanel toolbar or menu.
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pendent of the Suspend/Resume button. This
parameter is enabled and disabled in the BIOS
setup utility.
Idle Mode
P O I N T
Idle mode is one of the power management
parameters. When Idle mode is enabled the
CPU is put into low-speed operation when
there is no activity (keystroke, pointer action,
sound generation, video display change,
modem transmission or reception, etc.) on your
notebook for 16 seconds. Any activity will cause
the normal operation to restart automatically.
This feature is independent of the Suspend/
Resume button. This parameter is enabled
and disabled in the BIOS setup utility.
(See page 97.)
Save-to-Disk mode requires allocating a
significant amount of hard drive capacity
for saving all system memory, which
reduces your usable disk space. When
you purchase your notebook it will have
space allocated for the memory installed.
If you upgrade the original system by
adding a memory upgrade module
without changing the size of your Save-
to-Disk allocation you will get an error
message when you try to activate Save-
to-Disk mode and it will not work. Use
the PHDISK Utility to increase the size
of the Save-to-Disk file, SAVE2DSK.BIN.
(Refer to Setting Up Your Save-to-Disk
File Allocation on pages 113-114 for
more information.) If you need help
contact your support representative
for recommendations.
Video Timeout
The Video Timeout is one of the power man-
agement parameters which saves power by
turning off the display if there is no keyboard
or pointer activity for the user selected timeout
period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will
cause the display to restart automatically. This
feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume
button. This parameter is enabled and disabled
in the BIOS setup utility. (See page 97.)
Standby Mode
Hard Disk Timeout
Standby mode is one of the power management
parameters. When Standby mode is activated,
your notebook puts the CPU in low-speed
operation,shuts off the display and turns off
the hard drive when there is no activity (key-
stroke, pointer action,sound generation, video
display change,modem transmission or recep-
tion, etc.) on your notebook for the user select-
ed time-out period. (See page 98.) Any activity
will cause your notebook to return to normal
operation automatically. This feature is inde-
The Hard Disk Timeout is one of the power
management parameters which saves power
by turning off the hard drive if there is no hard
drive access for the timeout period which has
been set in the BIOS setup utility. (See page 97.)
Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause
the hard drive to restart automatically. This
feature is independent of the Suspend/
Resume button. This parameter is enabled
and disabled in the BIOS setup utility.
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Windows 95 Control Panel
INTERNAL MODEM
C A U T I O N
The Power icon in the Windows 95 Control
Panel allows you to enable or disable all the
power management settings which can be made
from the desktop. Selecting “Allow Windows to
manage power use on this computer”allows the
operating system to enable Phoenix Technologies
PowerPanel and Windows 95 Control panel
settings.When Windows 95 power management
is disabled the BIOS setup utility settings will
control your power saving parameters.
(See pages 96-101 for the BIOS setup utility
Power Savings menu.)
Your internal modem is a fax/data/voice
modem controlled by Windows 95,LapLink,
MegaPhone and other software. The voice
functions of the modem include speakerphone,
and answering machine capabilities. The
answering machine capabilities require the use
of third party software not included with your
notebook. The other features are accessible via
Windows 95,LapLink or MegaPhone.
The internal modem on all notebooks
distributed by Fujitsu Pc Corporation
are not intended for use with public
telephone networks outside the United
States and Canada.
INFRARED PORT
Infrared IrDA-compatible communication is a
function that allows for wireless data transfer
between your notebook and other IrDA-com-
patible devices. Examples of IrDA-compatible
devices are another computer or a printer. When
carrying out this kind of communication, both
devices must be set so their infrared ports are
directly facing each other without obstruction.
A distance of 6" to 36" between the device ports
is ideal. Dirt or scratches on the lens of your
notebook or the other device will degrade
performance. This is especially true for Fast IrDA
applications such as a transfer to an Ethernet.
C A U T I O N
Your internal modem is designed to allow
faster downloads from K56flex compliant
digital sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates may not
reach 56 Kbps and will vary with
line conditions.
The Windows 95 Control Panel Power
Management dialog box lets you set different
hard drive timeouts for battery and AC power
operation and to set PC Card modem
power parameters.
P O I N T
You must restart your notebook for
Windows 95 Control Panel setting
changes to take affect.
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LapLink software can be used for Infrared
file transfers. See your online help for
more information.
When a television or radio remote control
unit, or a wireless headphone is being
used nearby.
ESS AudioRack
The control of the AudioRack player software
(AudioRack32) resembles the front panels of a
rack of stereo equipment and is operated in
much the same way. There is also AudioRack
recording software (AudioRecorder).Online
help screens are accessible from the AudioDrive
panel of AudioRack32; click on the Help button
for more information. In the AudioRecorder
dialog box, click on Help in the top taskbar.
When a strong light such as direct sunlight,
fluorescent light, or incandescent light shines
on the port.
C A U T I O N
Do not move either device during
communication as it may interrupt
data transmission.
PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE
Your LifeBook 900 Series comes with pre-
installed software for playing audio and video
files of various formats. In addition there is file
transfer software, telephony software and virus
protection software. If you need assistance with
an individual application use their online help.
In AudioRack32 the AudioDrive panel lets you
turn on and off the available functions. When
you left-click on a button it will activate.
When a function is active its button on the
AudioDrive shows a green dot and its control
panel is in the equipment rack. When it is off
the dot on the button is black and the control
panel is not in the rack. You activate a slider or
knob on a control panel by dragging it. The
functions available are DAT (Digital Audio Tape
player),3D (3D-Stereo sound control),MIDI,
Mixer and CD (Audio CD player).
C A U T I O N
Be careful not to scratch the infrared port
lens. Scratches, dirt or other surface
marks can effect operation.
P O I N T
The following conditions may interfere with
infrared communications:
You can access all pre-installed software
from categorized menu folders in the
Start menu; Communications software
(LapLink & Megaphone), Multimedia
Software (AudioRack & SoftPEG), Service
and Support software (McAfee VirusScan
& PC-Doctor), and System Management
Software (Tioman & PowerPanel).
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When the infrared communication ports
are not directly facing each other, or some
obstacle is between them.
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When the infrared communication ports are
too far apart.
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LapLink
McAfee VirusScan
P O I N T
Traveling Software’s LapLink file transfer
software provides direct file transfers to other
computers.Data transfers can be via internal
modem,PC Card modem,infrared ports,
a serial cable, or a parallel cable (cables are
not included). See the LapLink online help
screens for operating instructions for the
LapLink application.
Running your McAfee VirusScan program after
loading data or programs from a floppy disk,
CD-ROM,modem data transfer, or infrared
data transfer is a precaution that will protect
the data on your hard drive from contamina-
tion or destruction. See your VirusScan online
help screens for information on how and when
to run this program.
For maximum frequency response and
bandwidth, leave the graphic equalizer
levels at the mid-point (zero level). To
customize the frequency response to
your personal taste, adjust accordingly.
C A U T I O N
MegaPhone
PC Doctor
The ESS AudioRack volume settings
set the maximum volume level of the
hardware volume control knob for
that function.
MegaPhone by AVEO, Inc. is telephony soft-
ware which provides access to the voice and fax
features of your notebook’s internal modem.
It features dialing, speakerphone,and fax
functions. See your MegaPhone online help
screens for guidance in operating the
MegaPhone software.
PC Doctor by Watergate Software is primarily
for use by your support representative when
helping you with trouble shooting. (See pages
146–166 for more information.)
AGATÉ TIOMAN PRO-SWAP
Tioman allows you to warm-swap your
LifeBook 900 Series peripheral devices in
the Multi-function bays of your notebook.
Tioman will put the system into suspend
mode permitting the swapping of a device.
After resuming the system,the new device
is automatically detected.
C A U T I O N
If you use a speakerphone function, be
sure that the microphone setting in the
ESS AudioRack is disabled.
P O I N T
For optimum speakerphone performance:
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Speak clearly.
Limit background noise.
Speak facing the keyboard from about
one (1) foot away.
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Tioman supports warm-swapping of the
following devices:
Device
ToolTip balloon
in the bay. Hover over the icon with the cursor
and the ToolTip balloon will display the name
of the inserted device.
Second HDD
Hard drive in bay
(Multi-function Bay 2 only)
Diskette drive in bay
(Multi-function Bay 1 only)
CD-ROM drive in bay
(Multi-function Bay 2 only)
No device in bay
(Multi-function Bay 1 only)
CD–ROM drive in bay
(Multi-function Bay 2 only)
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Optional Second 3.0GB hard drive.
FDD
Right-clicking on the icon will display the
Tioman menu which offers items for swapping
devices, getting help, and providing informa-
tion about the Tioman software.
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3.5" floppy disk drive.
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24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive.
CD-ROM
Battery
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Lithium ion Battery.
DVD drive.
Removing Devices
To remove the current device from the bay:
DVD–ROM
Using Tioman
1. Close any open files on the removable device
that you plan to eject from the computer.
Tioman allows you to exchange removable
devices without restarting the system by
putting the system in suspend mode before
you swap the device. Press the resume button
and the system will automatically detect the
new device. The software will automatically
create drive letter(s) and list the drive under
‘My Computer’and ‘Windows Explorer’. The
taskbar icon and the ToolTip balloon will be
updated to reflect the current device inserted
in the bay.
Tioman Taskbar Icon
Once the Tioman software in installed on your
system and Windows 95 is running, small icons
are displayed in the lower right hand corner of
the taskbar. The left icon corresponds to Multi-
function Bay 1 and the right icon to Multi-
function Bay 2. The taskbar icons are your
gateway into the capabilities of Tioman.
2. Right-click on the Tioman taskbar icon to
display its menu.
3. Select the ‘Swap Device’ menu item.
4. The ‘Agate Tioman ProSwap for Fujitsu’ win-
dow will come up asking if you wish to sus-
pend the machine in order to swap the
device. Select ‘yes’.
The icons provide a visual cue for the current
inserted device. You will immediately notice
whether a Floppy Disk drive, Secondary Hard
drive,CD-ROM drive or DVD drive is inserted
5. You can now safely remove the device from
your notebook without damage to the
notebook or the device.
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6. References to the device’s drive letter listed
under ‘My Computer’and ‘Windows
Explorer’ will automatically be removed.
5. Depending on the device, one or more drive
letter(s) will automatically be created and listed
under ‘My Computer’and ‘Windows Explorer’.
5. The setup wizard will guide you through the
rest of the uninstall process.
6. Tioman software will be removed completely,
the next time Windows 95 is started.
7. The taskbar icon and its ToolTip balloon will
be updated to reflect the new device inserted
in the bay.
6. The taskbar icon and its ToolTip balloon will
be updated to reflect the new device inserted
in the bay.
Secondary Hard Drive Swap Limitations
If you ever boot with the second HDD installed
in Multi-function Bay 2 and try to swap it,an
error message “Removing INT 13 Devices is not
supported...” appears. This error occurs because
Windows configured the hard drive as an INT
13 drive and remembers the setting in the
Registry. The following steps are required to
enable the Tioman Proswap software to swap
out the second HDD.
Inserting Devices
To insert a device into the bay:
Control Panel
Tioman adds a Control Panel application called
‘Device Bay’ to your system. You can use this to
display information about the bay and the
inserted devices. You may also insert and
remove devices as described in the previous sec-
tion, using the button within the Device
Bay dialog.
1. Your notebook should already be in suspend
mode. If it is not, proceed to the ‘Removing
Devices’ section and follow the steps to
suspend the computer. Failure to do so
can cause damage to your computer or
the device.
When you see the swap failure message perform
the following steps:
Uninstalling Tioman
1. Open the Control Panel folder located under
‘My Computer’.
2. You can now safely insert the device into the
bay of the notebook without any damage.
• Boot system without the second HDD
• Swap in the second HDD
3. Press the resume button which will reactivate
the notebook from suspend mode.
2. Open the ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.
3. Select the Agate Tioman entry from the list of
currently installed programs.
4. The software will automatically detect the
new device and place it online.
• Go into Control Panel/System/Device
Manager
4. Click on the Add/Remove button to launch
the uninstall application.
• Look under Disk Drives
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• Select the second HDD and open properties
• Select the settings tab, in the options box
• Uncheck the INT 13 box
The ATI Video Player comes pre-installed on
your notebook, but there is a second version
of the ATI Player located on your Recovery
CD that contains drivers which allow you to
use Zoom Video cards. You should install
this new version of ATI Player before doing
anything else.
P O I N T
When the external Floppy Disk Drive is
attached to the notebook, a battery is in
Multi-function Bay 1 and any device is in
Multi-function Bay 2, the taskbar icon for
Multi-function Bay 1 will show ‘Diskette
drive in bay’ and Multi-function Bay 2’s
icon will show the correct device. If you
remove the external Floppy Disk Drive
and suspend/resume the system, the
taskbar icons for Multi-function Bay 1
and Multi-function Bay 2 will now show
the correct devices.
• Select OK, BUT DO NOT RESTART
• Shutdown system and turn the power
switch to off.
To install the new ATI Video Player:
1. Locate the Emergency Recovery CD for your
990Tx2. (It should be included in your box.)
• Without the second HDD in system, turn
the power switch to on .
You must perform these steps every time
the INT 13 box becomes checked on
boot detection.
2. Boot the notebook into Windows 95.
3. Insert the Recovery CD.
4. Open the ATIPlyr directory on the Recovery
CD and run the Setup.exe program.
P O I N T
ATI VIDEO PLAYER
The ATI Video Player for Windows 95 lets
you enjoy the following functions with
5. Folllow the on-screen directions to
complete setup.
When a battery is in Multi-function Bay
1 and a Floppy Disk Drive is in Multi-
function Bay 2, the taskbar icon for
Multi-function Bay 1 will show ‘Diskette
drive in bay’ and the Multi-function Bay
2 icon will show ‘No Device in bay’.
your 990Tx
2:
6. When the system has rebooted back into
Windows 95 you are ready to use the ATI
Player software.
1. You can display video on your LCD panel.
2. You can create animated pictures and still
captures from video recording.
You can connect any video device that has
A/V (audio/video via an A/V cable) output
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or S-Video output capability to your 990Tx2
via the Composite Video in jack or S-Video in
Port of the notebook. (See Figure 2-15.)
Examples of video devices that have this
capability: VCR’s,some TV’s,video game
consoles, and camcorders.
C A U T I O N
Failure to unplug the AC Adapter from
the notebook and unplug the power
cord of the video device from a wall
outlet may result in electric shock
during installation.
S-Video In
To connect a video device to the notebook:
1. Turn off the notebook from the power switch.
Video
Output
Device
Composite
Video In
2. Disconnect the AC Adapter.
P O I N T
Figure 2-15 connecting a video device
3. Open the Connector Cover on the rear panel
of the notebook.
Wide-screen TV programs can not be
displayed on the LCD panel.
To play back video with the ATI Player:
1. Connect the video device to the notebook.
(Follow steps 1-7 in the previous section.)
4. Turn off the video device that you are con-
necting and unplug its power cord.
P O I N T
2. Click the Start menu, select Programs, ATI
Multimedia and ATI Player.
5. Connect one end of the video cable or
S-Video cable from the output connection
of the video device to the Composite Video
in jack or S-Video in port on the notebook.
(See Figure 2-15.)
Most video devices have an audio
out connection as well as video. The
990Tx2 does not have an audio input
connection. To take full advantage of
audio out capability, connect the audio
out of your video device to a home
stereo system or amplifier.
3.A replication of a TV set will appear in the
center of your screen. You should be in Tuner
mode which allows you to view video and
capture still images. Capture mode allows
you to capture video and save it in .AVI
format. Capture mode is explained in
the next section.
6. Connect the AC Adapter to the notebook and
power the notebook on.
7.Plug in the power cord for the video device
and turn it on.
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4. Turn the video device on.
9. The Camera button between the Play full
screen video button and the ATI Video Player
Setup button allows you to capture a still
image of the video input. To capture an
image click the button while the video input
is feeding and a window containing the still
will pop up on the desktop. There are options
to save the image,throw it away, print it,set
the curent desktop background to the image,
or exit the window.
5. To stop the capturing, push any button.
The video capture will be saved in
.AVI format.
5. You should see the video from the video
device playing in the ATI Player window.
6. You can also capture single frames in .AVI
format using the Capture frames button to
the right of the Capture video button, you
can capture a still image,(see step 9 in the
previous section), you can playback the .AVI
file you just captured using the Play/stop
playback button, and you can edit the .AVI
file (control where in the path the file begins
and ends) using the Edit Mode on/off
6. To switch to playback for an S-Video device,
click the SVHS connector button on the bot-
tom left-hand corner of the panel below the
ATI Player window. To switch back to an A/V
device, click the VHS Connector button. (The
default setting is VHS Connector.)
7. There are buttons on the bottom panel of the
player which set the zoom ratio 1 to 1 and
increase and decrease the window playback
screen to play video full screen.Play with
these buttons to find a comfortable
viewing configuration.
To record video playback with
the ATI Player:
button which looks like a pair of scissors.
1. Follow steps 1-3 in the previous section.
7. There is an ATI Video Player Setup button
in Capture mode which has an extra panel,
VCR, which has settings for recording video.
Moving the cursor across any setting displays
a text message at the bott om of the window
which explains what this setting does.
2. Click the Capture mode button on
the top panel of the ATI Player
(above the player window).
8. The button on the far right-hand side of the
bottom panel of the player opens the ATI
Video Player Setup where you can configure
several options for the player. Moving the
cursor across any setting displays a text mes-
sage at the bottom of the window which
explains what this setting does.
3. Follow steps 4-6 in the previous section.
4. Click the Capture video button (the
button with the camcorder and big red
dot for record) to capture. Follow
the on-screen directions.
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Configuring Your LifeBook 900 Series
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Identifying the Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . . 59
Main Menu – Setting Standard
System Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
Feature Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Security Menu – Setting the
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Power Menu – Setting Power
Management Feature Controls . . . . . . 96
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source . . . . . . . . . 104
Info Menu – Displaying Basic
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility. . . . 110
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
File Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
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system displays the Windows 95 opening
screen. The boot sequence is executed when:
SECTION THREE
CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES FROM FUJITSU
This section explains the BIOS setup utility.
The BIOS setup utility is required to set the
date, time, power mangement modes,data
security passwords and other operating
parameters of your notebook.
P O I N T
When error messages occur see
Section Five, pages 166-168, for help
in understanding the meaning and
required actions to be taken.
■
You turn on power to the system using the
power switch on the right side panel of your
notebook. (Figure 2-5 on page 23.)
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You restart your computer from the
Windows 95 Shutdown dialog box of the
Start Menu.
IDENTIFYING THE DRIVES
Your 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 PC Cards. The most com-
monly assigned drive designators are listed
below. If you add other devices,the drive desig-
nators may be different. See your operating
system manual for setting drive designations.
BOOT SEQUENCE
The software initiates a system restart.
Example: When you install a new
application.
Each time you power up or restart your
LifeBook 900 Series,it goes through a quiet
boot sequence that displays a Fujitsu logo until
your operating system is loaded. During quiet
boot, your notebook is performing a standard
boot sequence including a Power On Self Test
(POST). To access the ability to change the
drive that will be used for finding the operating
system, press the Esc key anytime while the
Fujitsu logo is displayed. To enter the BIOS
setup utility press the F2 key anytime while
the Fujitsu logo is displayed. When the boot
sequence is completed without a failure and
without a request for the setup utility, the
You reset the system by pressing the three
keys Ctrl+Alt+Del at the same time and then
restart your computer from the Windows 95
Shutdown dialog box.
Drive Designators
A:Floppy disk drive.
P O I N T
Installable in either of the multi-function
bays of your notebook, or use the external
floppy disk drive.
The BIOS setup utility is entered by
pressing the F2 key during the boot
process while the Fujitsu logo is on
the screen.
B: Not used with your notebook.
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C: Hard drive.
The setup utility configures:
Change an audio parameter setting.
Installed inside your notebook.
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 page 33.)
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Standard system parameters, such as date
D:CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, or optional
second hard drive. Installable in Multi-
function Bay 2 of your notebook.
and time.
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Device control feature parameters, such as
I/O addresses and boot devices.
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Change the system data security settings.
■
Power Management parameters that help to
C A U T I O N
Routinely Entering the Setup Utility
You can enter the setup utility whenever you
turn on or reset the system. To do this:
conserve your notebook’s batteries.
A bootable CD-ROM may have either a
floppy disk format or a hard drive format.
When using a bootable CD-ROM, drive
designations will automatically change
according to which format is used.
■
System Data Security feature parameters,
such as passwords.
1. Allow the system to start booting.
You will only have to change the utility settings
if you want to:
2. As soon as the Fujitsu logo appears on the
(See page 106 for more information.)
screen, press the F2 key.
■
Change the date or time. (You can also
3. The Main menu of the setup utility then
appears with the cur rent settings of the
parameters displayed.
do this without entering the setup utility,
through your operating system. See your
operating system manual.)
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS setup utility is a program that sets
the operating environment for your notebook.
It is referred to in this publication as the setup
utility. There is no need to set or change the
environment to operate as it is set at the factory
for normal operating conditions.
4. If you wish to go to one of the other setup
menus, press the Ó or the È key to find the
menu you require.
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Change the primary boot device.
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Change the power mangement parameter
settings. (For a more convenient process, see
the PowerPanel on pages 41-43.)
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Change a port address or other parameter.
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1. When you turn on or restart the computer
there is a beep and/or the following message
appears on the screen:
P O I N T
P O I N T
If your data security settings require it,
you may be asked for a password before
the Main menu will appear.
If your data security settings require it,
you may be asked for a password before
the operating system will be opened.
Error message - please run
SETUP program
Press <F1> key to continue, <F2>
to run SETUP
3. If an error message is displayed on the
screen, and you want to enter the setup
utility, press the F2 key.
Entering the Setup Utility After a
Configuration Change or System Failure
If there has been a change in the system config-
uration that does not agree with the parameter
settings stored in your BIOS memory, or there
is a failure in the system,the system beeps
and/or displays an error message after the
Power On Self Test (POST). If the failure is
not too severe,it will give you the opportunity
to modify the settings of the setup utility, as
described in the following steps:
2. If an error message is displayed on the
screen,and you want to continue with the
boot process and start the operating system
anyway, press the F1 key.
4. When the setup utility starts with a fault pre-
sent,the system displays the following message:
Warning!
C A U T I O N
Error message
[Continue]
If your notebook beeps a series of
beeps that sounds like a code and the
display is blank, please refer to the
Troubleshooting Section. (See page 146.)
The Troubleshooting Section includes
a list of error messages and their
meanings. (See pages 166-168.)
5. Press any key to enter the setup utility. The
system will then display the Main Menu with
current parameters values.
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5. To return to a menu from a submenu, press
the Esc key.
7.Pressing the F9 key resets all items in the
current menu to the default values.
NAVIGATINGTHROUGH
THE SETUP UTILITY
The BIOS setup utility consists of six menus;
MAIN,ADVANCED, SECURITY, POWER
BOOT and EXIT. The remainder of Section
Three explains each menu in turn including
all submenus and setup items.
6. To go to the Exit menu from any other
menu, press the Esc key.
8. Pressing the F10 key saves the current
configuration and exits the BIOS Setup
Utility. You will be asked to verify this
selection before it is executed.
P O I N T
9. Pressing the F1 key gives you a general
help screen.
Selecting a field causes a help message
about that field to be displayed on the
right-hand side of the screen
The following procedures allow you to navigate
the setup utility menus:
P O I N T
1. To select a menu, use the cursor keys: Ó , È.
The BIOS setup screens in this manual
are only representations of the actual
BIOS setup screens. Your BIOS setup
screens may vary.
2. To select a field within a menu or a sub-
P O I N T
menu,use the cursor keys: Õ, Ô.
Pressing the Enter key with the highlight
on a selection that is not a submenu or
auto selection will cause a list of all
options for that item to be displayed.
Pressing the Enter key or Esc key will
select the highlighted choice and
remove the list.
3. To select the different values for each field,
press the Spacebar or + to change to the next
higher selection and F5 or - to go to the next
lower selection.
4. To activate a submenu press the Enter key.
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MAIN MENU – SETTING
STANDARD SYSTEM PARAMETERS
The Main Menu allows you to set or view the
current system parameters. Follow the instruc-
tions for Navigating Through The Setup Utility
to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-1 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Main menu,all of the options for each
field,the default settings and a description of
the field’s function and any special information
needed to help understand the field’s use.
P O I N T
System Time and System Date can
also be set from your operating system
without using the setup utility. Use the
calendar and time icon on your Control
panel for Windows 95 or type time or
date from the MS-DOS prompt.
Figure 3-1 Main Menu
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Table 3-1 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
System Time:
—
—
Sets and displays the current time. Time is in a 24 hour format
of hours:minutes:seconds with 2 digits for each.(HH:MM:SS).
Example: 16:45:57. You may change each segment of the time
separately. Move between the segments with the Tab key and/or
Shift + Tab keys.
System Date:
—
—
Sets and displays the current date. Date is in a month/day/year
numeric format with 2 digits each for month and day and 4 digits
for year. (MM/DD/YYYY) for example: 03/20/1996. You may
change each segment of the date separately. Move between the
segments with the Tab key and/or Shift + Tab keys.
Legacy Diskette A:
Primary Master:
1.44/1.25MB 3 1/2"; Disabled. [1.44/1.25MB 3 1/2"] Sets the format for floppy disk drive A if it is installed.
Selects Primary
[IBM-DPLA-25120]
Displays the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface,if there is
one. Pressing the Enter key selects the Primary Master submenu
allowing additional device configuration options for this interface.
Master submenu.
Secondary Master:
Selects Secondary
Master submenu.
[TOSHIBA CD-ROM Displays the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface, if there is
XM-1702B]
one. Pressing the Enter key selects the Secondary Master submenu
allowing additional device configuration options for this interface.
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Table 3-1 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Secondary Slave:
Selects Secondary
Slave submenu.
[None]
Displays the type of device on this ATA/ATAPI interface,if there is
one. Pressing the Enter key selects the Secondary Slave submenu
allowing additional device configuration options for this interface.
System Memory:
Extended Memory:
Memory Cache:
Language:
640 KB
31 MB
Displays the size of system memory, which is detected
automatically and cannot be changed by the setup utility.
Displays the size of extended memory which is detected
automatically and cannot be changed by the setup utility.
Selects the memory
cache submenu.
—
Allows you to set your system to use external memory cache.
English (US); Japanese (JP).
[English (US)]
The default setting differs between the US/European
and the Japanese model. Selects the display language for the BIOS.
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Primary Master – Submenu
The Primary Master, Secondary Master/Slave
submenus are identical for hard drives. They
have the capacity displayed at the top of the
screen as well as on Main menu. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-2 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Primary Master submenu,all of the
options for each field, the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
P O I N T
The BIOS setup screens in this manual
are only representations of the actual
BIOS setup screens. Your BIOS setup
screens may vary.
Figure 3-2 Primary Master, Secondary Master/Slave Submenus
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Table 3-2 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master, Secondary Master/Slave Submenus
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Type:
Auto; None;CD-ROM;
ATAPI Removable; User.
[Auto]
Selects the ATA/ATAPI device type. Select Auto to have the type
automatically identified by the BIOSat POST. If None is selected,
all of the following Set-up items do not appear. Select CD-ROM
if a CD-ROM drive is installed at this connection. If User is
selected, you must specify the number of Cylinders, Heads,
and Sectors for the drive. Select ATAPI Removable if a removable
disk drive is installed at this connection.
Cylinders:
Heads:
A number between 0
and 65,535.
This item appears only 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. This field is changed by incrementing
(pressing the Spacebar) or by typing in the number.
A number between 1 and 16.
A number between 0 and 63.
This item appears only 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. This field is changed by incrementing
(pressing the Spacebar) or by typing in the number.
Sectors:
This item appears only 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. This field is changed by incrementing
(pressing the Spacebar) or by typing in the number.
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Table 3-2 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Primary Master, Secondary Master/Slave Submenus
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Maximum Capacity:
Display only.
—
Displays the maximum capacity of the drive calculated from the
parameters of the hard disk when Auto is selected and the type
is identified as hard disk, or User is selected.
Multi-Sector Transfers:
LBA Mode Control:
Transfer Mode:
Disabled; 2; 4; 8;16.
MAX 32;MAX 64;MAX 128.
—
—
—
This option cannot 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.
Enabled; Disabled.
Enables or disables logical Block Addressing in place of Cylinder,
Head, Sector addressing. This option cannot be changed when
Auto is selected.
Standard, Fast PIO 1; Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3; Fast PIO 4;
Fast PIO 3 / DMA;
Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype
the drive to select the optimum transfer mode. This option
cannot be changed when Auto is selected. Multi-word DMA
is automatically set to mode 1 for Fast PIO 1, Fast PIO 2,
Fast PIO 3,and set to mode 2 for Fast PIO 4 / DMA.
Fast PIO 4 / DMA.
Ultra DMA Mode:
Disabled; Mode 0;
Mode 1; Mode 2.
—
Selects the method for moving data to/from the drive. Autotype
the drive to select the optimum transfer mode. This option
cannot be changed when Auto is selected.
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Memory Cache – Submenu
The Memory Cache submenu provides the
ability to enable or disable external cache
memory for your processor. Follow the instruc-
tions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility
to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-3 shows the names of the menu fields for
the Memory Cache submenu,all the options for
each field,the default settings and a description
of the field’s function and any special informa-
tion needed to help understand the field’s use.
Figure 3-3 Memory Cache Submenu of the Main Menu
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Table 3-3 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Memory Cache Submenu
Menu Field
External Cache:
Options
Enabled; Disabled.
Default
[Enabled]
Description
Turns external memory cache on and off.
Exiting from the Main Menu
When you have finished setting the parameters
on this menu, you can either exit from the
setup utility, or move to another menu. If you
wish to exit from the setup utility, press the
Esc key or use the cursor keys to go to the
Exit menu. If you wish to move to another
menu,use the cursor keys. (See Navigating
Through the Setup Utility on page 59 for
more information.)
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ADVANCED MENU – SETTING
DEVICE FEATURE CONTROLS
The Advanced Menu allows you to:
■
Enable or disable support for Plug & Play
operating systems.
■
Enable or disable BIOS support for ACPI.
■
Set the I/O addresses for the serial and
parallel ports.
■
Set the communication mode for the
parallel port.
■
Select between the display panel and an
external CRT display.
■
Enable or disable compensation for
your display.
■
Configure PCI devices in your system.
Figure 3-4 Advanced Menu
Follow the instructions for Navigating
Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See page 59.)
Table 3-4 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Advanced Menu,all of the options for
each field, the default settings and a description
of the field’s function and any special informa-
tion needed to help understand the field’s use.
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Table 3-4 Field Names, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Plug & Play O/S:
Yes; No.
[Yes]
Select Yes if you are using a Plug & Play capable operating system.
Select No if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
Secure Setup
Yes; No.
[No]
Yes prevents a Plug & Play operating system from changing
Configuration:
system settings.
I/O Device
Configuration:
When selected, opens the I/O Device Configuration submenu
which allows the user to modify settings for parallel and serial
ports,the floppy disk controller, and the local bus IDE adapter.
Keyboard/Mouse Features:
Video Features:
When selected, opens the Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu,
which allows setting external and internal keyboard and
mouse parameters.
—
—
When selected, opens the Video Features submenu, which allow
setting of the display parameters, including routing of video
signals to different displays.
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Table 3-4 Field Names, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
PCI Configuration:
When selected, opens additional menus to configure PCI devices.
DMI Event Logging:
ACPI Features:
—
—
—
—
When selected, opens the DMI event logging configuration menu.
When selected, opens the ACPI features menu, which allows
enabling and disabling ACPI BIOS.
Chipset Configuration:
—
—
When selected, opens the Chipset Configuration menu.
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C A U T I O N
I/O addresses, DMA channels and
Interrupt levels can be entered in various
ways, including via the BIOS setup utility,
the control software for the I/O device, or
the hardware. If any two ports or devices,
serial or parallel, have the same I/O
address assigned your notebook will not
function normally. Please keep a record of
original settings before making any
changes in the event that a restoration is
required. See your hardware and software
documentation as well as the setup utility
to determine settings, limitations, etc.
I/O Device Configuration Submenu
of the Advanced Menu
The I/O Device Configuration submenu provides
the ability to set the I/O addresses and interrupt
levels for the parallel and serial ports, and disk
drive controllers of your notebook. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Figure 3-5 I/O Device Configuration Submenu
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Table 3-5 shows the names of the menu fields
for the I/O Device Configuration submenu,all
of the options for each field,the default settings
and a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
P O I N T
P O I N T
To prevent IRQ and address conflicts,
avoid changing the default settings.
If you must change the settings, you
can call 1-800-8FUJITSU for
All I/O addresses in Table 3-5 are in
hexadecimal.
technical assistance.
C A U T I O N
The BIOS will warn you of a resource
conflict by placing a yellow asterisk next
to each device that is in conflict.
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Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Serial Port A:
Disabled;Enabled; Auto.
[Enabled]
Configures the serial port A using either no configuration
(Disabled),a user defined configuration (Enabled), or by
allowing the BIOS or OS to choose the configuration (Auto).
Base I/O address:
Interrupt:
3F8; 2F8; 3E8; 2E8.
[3F8]
Allows user to set the serial port base I/O address when port
A is Enabled.
IRQ 3; IRQ 4;
IRQ 10; IRQ 11.
[IRQ 4]
[Enabled]
Allows user to set the serial port interrupt when port A
is Enabled.
Serial Port B:
Disabled;Enabled; Auto.
Configures the serial port A using either no configuration
(Disabled),a user defined configuration (Enabled), or by
allowing the BIOS or OS to choose the configuration (Auto).
Mode:
IrDA; FIR.
[FIR]
[2E8]
Allows user to set the serial port mode when port B is Enabled.
Base I/O address:
3F8; 2F8; 3E8;2E8.
Allows user to set the serial port base I/O address when port B
is Enabled.
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Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Interrupt:
IRQ 3; IRQ 4;
IRQ 10; IRQ 11.
[IRQ 3]
Allows user to set the serial port interrupt when port B
is Enabled.
Base I/O address:
DMA channel:
Parallel port:
Mode:
100;108; 110;118.
[118]
When the mode for serial port B is set to FIR,this option is
available allowing the user to set the base I/O address for the
FIR of serial port B.
DMA 1; DMA 3.
[DMA 3]
When the mode for serial port B is set to FIR,this option is
available allowing the user to set the DMA channel for the
FIR of serial port B.
Disabled; Enabled; Auto.
[Enabled]
[Bi-directiona1]
Configures the parallel port using either no configuration
(Disabled),a user defined configuration (Enabled), or by
allowing the BIOS or OS to choose the configuration (Auto).
Output Only;
Bi-directional; ECP.
When the parallel port is enabled this option is available allowing
the user to set the mode for the parallel port. Bi-directional allows
two-way transfer of information between your notebook and a
connected parallel device.Output Only (Half Duplex) allows
information to be transferred in only one direction,from your
notebook to the printer or similar device.ECP Mode allows
communication with the ECP class of parallel I/O devices.
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Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Base I/O address:
378; 278; 3BC.
[378]
Allows user to set the parallel port base I/O address when the
parallel port is Enabled.
Interrupt:
IRQ 5;IRQ 7.
[IRQ 7]
Allows user to set the parallel port interrupt when the parallel
port is Enabled.
Floppy disk controller:
Disabled; Enabled; Auto.
[Enabled]
Enables and disables the floppy disk drive controller for both
multi-function bays and the external floppy disk drive port.
When Auto is selected,allows the BIOS to choose the
configuration for the controller.
Local Bus
Both; Disabled;
[Both]
Enables and disables the integrated local bus IDE adapter.
IDE adapter:
Primary; Secondary.
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Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu
The Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is for
setting the parameters of the integrated and
external mouse and keyboard. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-6 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Keyboard/Mouse submenu,all of the
options for each field,the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Figure 3-6 Keyboard/Mouse Features Submenu
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Table 3-6 Fields, Options and Defaults of the Keyboard/Mouse Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Numlock:
Auto; Off;On.
[Auto]
Sets the NumLock function state when the computer
completes booting.
Hot Plug:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Enabled]
Enables and disables the ability to plug a mouse or keyboard into
the PS/2 port and have it immediately recognized and active.
Internal Pointing Device:
Auto Disabled;
Always Enabled.
[Auto Disabled]
Sets the device controlling the mouse cursor on the screen. Always
Enabled makes the ErgoTrac pointing device always enabled
whether there is an external mouse or not. Auto Disabled makes
the ErgoTrac pointing device turn off when an external pointing
device is connected to the PS/2 port.
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Video Features Submenu
The Video Features Submenu is for setting the
display and video output parameters. Follow
the instructions for Navigating Through the
Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See page 59.)
Table 3-8 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Video Features submenu,all of the
options for each field,the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Figure 3-8 Video Features Submenu
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Table 3-8 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Video Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Display:
Flat-Panel;CRT;
Simultaneous.
[Flat-Panel]
Selects where the video signal will be routed.
Compensation:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Disabled]
Enables or disables compensation which controls spacing on the
display. When Enabled displays with less than 800 x 600 pixel
resolution will still cover the entire screen.
TV Output:
Enabled; Disabled
NTSC; PAL
[Disabled]
[NTSC]
Enables or disables the composite video output jack.
TV Standard:
Selects TV standard to be used by the composite video jack.
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PCI Configuration Submenu
The PCI Configuration submenu allows the
user to reserve specific interrupts (IRQs) for
legacy ISA devices,and to enable or disable
built in PCI device modules. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-9 shows the names of the menu fields
for the PCI Configuration submenu,all of the
options for each field,the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Figure 3-9 PCIConfiguration Submenu
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Table 3-9 Fields, Options and Defaults for the PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
IRQ Resource Exclusion:
—
—
Accesses a submenu allowing the user to reserve specific IRQs for
use by legacy ISA devices.
Internal Modem:
Disabled; Enabled.
[Enabled]
Allows the internal modem module to be enabled or disabled.
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IRQ Reservation Submenu
of the PCI Configuration Submenu
The IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI
Configuration submenu allows the user to mark
various IRQs as reserved for use by legacy ISA
devices. When an IRQ is reserved,the BIOS
does not use it for embedded PCI or ISA
devices. Follow the instructions for Navigating
Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See page 59.)
Table 3-10 shows the names of the menu fields
for the IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCI
Configuration submenu,all of the options for
each field,the default settings and a description
of the field’s function and any special informa-
tion needed to help understand the field’s use.
Figure 3-10 IRQ Reservation Submenu
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Table 3-10 Fields, Options and Defaults for the IRQ Reservation Submenu of the of the PCI Configuration Submenu of the Advanced Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
IRQ 3:
Available; Reserved.
[Available]
Reserves IRQ 3. If Reserved is selected,the BIOS reserves IRQ 3
for use by legacy ISA devices and does not use it for embedded
PCI or ISA devices. IRQ 3 is removed from the IRQ bitmap in
the PCI IRQ routing table.
IRQ 4:
IRQ 5:
IRQ 7:
IRQ 9:
IRQ 10:
IRQ 11:
Available; Reserved.
Available; Reserved.
Available; Reserved.
Available; Reserved.
Available; Reserved.
Available; Reserved.
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
[Available]
Reserves IRQ 4.
Reserves IRQ 5.
Reserves IRQ 7.
Reserves IRQ 9.
Reserves IRQ 10.
Reserves IRQ 11.
C A U T I O N
Only IRQ's 5, 9, 10, & 11 can be
reserved without conflict.
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DMI Event Logging Submenu
of the Advanced Menu
The DMI Event Logging Submenu is for setting
up the logs DMI event logging. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-11 shows the names of the menu fields
for the DMI Event Logging submenu, all the
options for each field,the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Figure 3-11 DMI Event Logging Submenu
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Table 3-11 Fields, options and Defaults for the DMI Event Logging Submenu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Event log capacity:
Display only.
[Space Available]
Event log validity:
Display only.
Yes; No.
[Valid]
[No]
Clear all DMI event logs:
A Yes selection causes the event logs to clear at the next boot.
Once the logs are cleared this automatically sets to No until reset
to yes by selecting yes here.
Event Logging:
System Boot Event:
ECC Event:
Enabled; Disabled.
Enabled; Disabled.
Enabled; Disabled.
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
Turns event logging on and off for all DMI events.
Turns event logging on and off for DMI system boot events.
Turns event logging on and off for ECC memory events.
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ACPI Features Submenu
of the Advanced Menu
The ACPI Features Submenu is for setting up
the Windows 98 Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface parameters. Follow the instruc-
tions for Navigating Through the Setup Utility
to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-12 shows the names of the menu fields
for the ACPI Features submenu,all the options
for each field,the default settings and a descrip-
tion of the field’s function and any special
information needed to help understand the
field’s use.
Figure 3-12 ACPI Features Submenu
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Table 3-12 Fields, options and Defaults for the ACPI Features Submenu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Enable ACPI:
Yes; No.
[Yes]
Turns on and off the Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface.
C A U T I O N
This feature is only supported in
Windows 98. It is not advisable that you
turn this setting on/off! Always leave the
default setting for Enable ACPI [Yes].
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Chipset Configuration
Submenu of the Advanced Menu
The Chipset Configuration Submenu is for
configuring the features of the AGP video
device. Follow the instructions for navigating
through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See page 59.)
Table 3-13 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Chipset Configuration submenu,all the
options for each field,the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Figure 3-13 Chipset Configuration Submenu
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Table 3-13 Chipset Configuration Submenu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
AGP Data Tranfer Type:
Standard (lx); High Speed (2x) [Standard (lx)]
Sets the Data Transfer type for the AGP video device.
AGP Aperture Size:
64MB; 128MB; 256Mb; 4MB; [64MB]
4–256 MB
Sets the maximum size of the Graphics Aperture for the
AGP video device.
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 you wish to
move to another menu,use the cursor keys.
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SECURITY MENU – SETTING
THE SECURITY FEATURES
The Security menu allows you to set up the data
security features of your notebook to fit your
operating needs and to view the current data
security configuration. Follow the instructions
for Navigating Through the Setup Utility to
make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-14 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Security menu,all of the options for
each field, the default settings and a description
of the field's function and any special informa-
tion needed to help understand the field's use.
The default condition is no passwords required
and no write protection.
Figure 3-14 Security Menu
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P O I N T
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 your secured functions and data.
If you make an error when re-entering
the password a [Warning]will be
displayed on the screen. To try again
press the Enter key and then retype the
password. Press the Esc key to abort
the password setting process.
C A U T I O N
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 be displayed.
If this happens restart the computer by
turning off and on the power with the
power switch and use the correct
password on reboot.
If the Power Management Security is
Enabled and the Password on Boot is
Disabled you will not be able to resume
operation from the Suspend or Save-to-
Disk modes.
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Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Supervisor Password is:
—
Clear
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the system
supervisor password is set and Clear when it is not.
User Password is:
—
Clear
—
A display-only field. Set is displayed when the general user
password is set, and Clear when it is not.
Set Supervisor Password:
[Enter]
Sets, changes or cancels the Supervisor Password. The Supervisor
Password may be up to 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. When
a Supervisor Password is set it must be used to access the BIOS
setup utility.
Set User Password:
[Enter]
—
(This field can only be accessed if the Supervisor Password is set.)
Sets, changes or cancels the User Password. The User Password
may be up to 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. When a User Password is set
it must be used to access the BIOS setup utility.
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Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Diskette access:
All; Supervisor Only.
[All]
Sets the floppy disk access to be secured for access only with
Supervisor's password or by all users with a password. The default
is all users with a password.
Password on boot:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Disabled]
When set to Enabled,a password (User or Supervisor) is required
after the Power On Self Test (POST) before the operating system
will be read from a disk. When set to Disabled no password is
required. If no Supervisor Password is set this feature is not
available and no password is required.
Power Management
Security:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Disabled]
[Normal]
When set to Enabled, a password (User or Supervisor) is required
to resume from Suspend or Save-to-Disk mode. The password
required is the same one required by the Password on Boot function.
Fixed disk boot sector:
Normal; Write Protect.
Sets write protection for the sector of the boot disk which contains
the operating system. When set to Write Protect,the BIOS will
prevent any application from writing into the sector of the internal
hard drive containing the operating system. When set to Normal
there is no BIOS protection of the operating system.
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Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Fixed disk security:
—
—
—
Primary Master:
Secondary Master:
Secondary Slave:
Enabled; Disabled.
Enabled; Disabled.
Enabled; Disabled.
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
When set to Enabled ,a password (User or Supervisor) is required
to access data on the disk drive on the Primary Master interface.
When set to Enabled , a password (User or Supervisor) is required
to access data on the disk drive on the Secondary Master interface.
When set to Enabled , a password (User or Supervisor) is required
to access data on the disk dr ive on the Secondary Master interface.
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Boot sector protection must be set
to [Normal]to install or upgrade an
operating system.
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 utility, press the Esc key
to go to the Exit Menu. If you wish to move to
another menu,use the cursor keys.
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POWER MENU –
SETTING POWER MANAGEMENT
FEATURE CONTROLS
The Power menu allows you to set and change
the power management parameters. Follow the
instructions for Navigating Through the Setup
Utility to make any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-15 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Power menu,all of the options for each
field,the default settings and a description of
the field's function and any special information
needed to help understand the field's use.
P O I N T
Most power management parameters can
also be set from the Windows 95 desktop
without entering the setup utility, using
PowerPanel by Phoenix Technologies.
Changing the settings with PowerPanel
does not change what is stored in the
CMOS memory. (See pages 41-44.)
Figure 3-15 Power Menu
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Table 3-15 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu.
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Power Savings:
Customized; Maximum
Performance; Maximum
Power Savings, Disabled.
[Customized]
Sets the power savings parameters to a factory installed
combination of parameters,a custom set of parameters set by you
or no power saving features.
Hard Disk Timeout:
30 seconds to
20 minutes;Off.
[Off]
Sets the length of time that the hard drive can be inactive before
your notebook automatically turns off the power to the hard drive
controller and drive motor. If you choose a factory installed
combination of parameters this field will display the setting. If
you choose to customize the parameters you will be able to set
this yourself. The options available vary from Off, which has no
inactivity shutoff, to 20 minutes.
Video Timeout:
Idle Mode:
2 minutes to
20 minutes; Off.
[Off]
[On]
Sets the length of time without any user input device activity
before the display is turned off. If you choose a factory combination
of parameters,this field will display the setting. If you choose to
customize the parameters, you will be able to set this yourself.Off
has no inactivity shutoff.
On; Off.
Turns on and off the slow down of the CPU during periods of
inactivity. When this is turned on the CPU clock slows by the
amount set in the Advanced submenu when there is no activity
for 16 seconds or more. Normal speed resumes automatically as
soon as there is any activity.
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Table 3-15 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu.
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Standby Timeout:
1 minute to
16 minutes; Off.
[4 Minutes]
Sets the length of time without any user input device activity
before the CPU is set to half speed and the display and the hard
drive are turned off. If you choose a factory combination of
parameters this field will display the setting. If you choose to
customize the parameters you will be able to set this yourself.
Auto Suspend Timeout:
Suspend Mode:
5 to 60 minutes; Off.
[15 Minutes]
[Suspend]
Sets the length of time without any I/O activity before your not
book goes into Suspend mode. If you choose a factory combination
of parameters this field will display that setting. If you choose to
customize the parameters you will be able to set this yourself.Off
has no inactivity suspension.
Suspend; Save-to-Disk.
Sets the form of suspension state. If you choose Suspend, you will
suspend operation with power to system memory, and everything
else powered down or in a very low power state. If you choose
Save-to-Disk your notebook will save all of system memory and
the operating parameters to the hard drive before turning your
notebook to the pseudo-off condition.
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P O I N T
In Save-to-Disk mode there is no
indication on the Status Indicator to let
you know you are suspended rather than
shut off from the power switch. You may
want to make a habit of always trying
the Suspend/Resume button before using
the power switch.
When resuming from a Save-to-Disk
suspension there will be a delay while
the contents of system memory and
operating parameters are loaded from
the hard drive.
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Table 3-15 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Power Menu.
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Auto Save to Disk:
Off; After 1 Hour.
[Off]
When set to After 1 Houryour notebook will automatically
save all of system memory and the operating parameters to the
hard drive and go to the pseudo-off if you leave your notebook in
Suspend mode for an hour.
Resume On
Modem Ring:
On;Off.
[Off]
Sets whether or not to Resume from a suspension state when a
message is received by telephone line. This feature is not available
if the Save-to-Disk mode is enabled. This feature applies to internal,
external and PC Card modems.
Resume On Time:
Resume Time:
On; Off.
—
[Off]
—
Sets whether or not to resume from a suspension state at a
designated time. This feature is available from either the Suspend
mode or the Save-to-Disk mode.
Sets the designated time, on a 24-hour clock, when the notebook
is to automatically resume operation from the Suspend state.
The format of the clock setting is hours:minutes:seconds. Each
segment of the time is set separately, either by incrementing or by
typing in the numbers. You move between the segments with the
Tab key or the Shift+Tab keys. This only applies when Resume on
Time is set to On.
Advanced Features:
—
—
When selected, opens the Advanced Features submenu which
allows setting additional power saving parameters.
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Factory Installed Values for Power Saving Profiles
Hard Disk Timeout
Video Timeout
Idle Mode
Standby Timeout
Auto Suspend Timeout
Customized:
Off
Off
On
4 Minutes
1 Minute
15 Minutes
Maximum
30 Seconds
2 Minutes
On
5 Minutes
Power Savings:
Maximum
Off
Off
Off
Off
15 Minutes
Performance:
Disabled:
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
Off
Sample Customized Profile: 2 Minutes
(To get even better
1 Minute
1 Minute
5 Minutes
battery life keep the
display and volume
settings as low as
possible and use the
sample customized profile.)
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Advanced Features
Submenu of the Power Menu
The Advanced Features submenu is for setting
some non-time related power saving parame-
ters. Follow the instructions for Navigating
Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See page 59.)
Table 3-16 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Advanced Features submenu,all of the
options for each field, the default settings and
a description of the field's function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field's use.
Exiting from the Power Menu
When you have finished setting the parameters
on the Power menu, you can either exit from the
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 you wish to move to
another menu,use the cursor keys.
Figure 3-16 Advanced Features Submenu
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Table 3-16 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Advanced Features Submenu of the Power Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
SUS/RES Switch:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Enabled]
Sets the function of the Suspend/Resume button when your
notebook is in an active state. The resume function can not
be disabled as it works regardless of any other settings.
Lid Closure Suspend:
Lid Open Resume:
On; Off.
On; Off.
[On]
[On]
Enables and disables having closure of the Display panel put your
notebook in Suspend mode.
Enables and disables having opening the Display panel acting as
an automatic resume.
AMU CPU Idle Mode:
LCD Backlight Mode:
Low Power; Standard.
Low Power; Standard.
[Low Power]
[Standard]
Sets the CPU speed during Idle mode.
Sets the CPU speed during Video timeout and Lid Closure
Suspend activation.
Serial Mouse Activity:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Disabled]
Enables and disables having activity on the serial port cause the
system to reactivate from inactivity timeouts.
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BOOT MENU – SELECTING THE
OPERATING SYSTEM SOURCE
The Boot Menu is used to select the order
in which the BIOS searches sources for the
operating system.
Table 3-17 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Boot menu,all of the options for each
field, the default settings and a description of
the field's function and any special information
needed to help understand the field's use
Figure 3-17 Boot Menu
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Table 3-17 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
QuickBoot Mode:
Enabled; Disabled.
[Enabled]
Turns on and off booting with a truncated set of Power On Self
Test.(Fewer tests mean faster turn on.)
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: Enabled; Disabled.
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
—
Turns on and off display of test results instead of Fujitsu logo
screen during Power On Self Test.
Preboot Execution
Environment:
Enabled; Disabled.
Turns on and off the preboot execution environment feature.
Boot Device Priority:
Selects the Boot Device
Priority submenu.
This menu allows setting up the source for the operating system.
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The Boot Device Priority
Submenu of the Boot Menu
The Boot Device Priority Submenu is for set-
ting the order of checking of sources for the
operating system. Follow the instructions for
Navigating Through the Setup Utility to make
any changes. (See page 59.)
Table 3-18 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Boot Device Priority submenu,all the
options for each field, the default settings and
a description of the field’s function and any
special information needed to help understand
the field’s use.
Figure 3-18 Boot Device Priority Submenu
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Table 3-18 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Device Priority Submenu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
1. Diskette Drive:
–—
–—
The boot selections determine the order in which the BIOS
searches for the operating system during a star tup sequence. To
change the order highlight one source by using the up Õ, down
Ô cursor keys and then press the + or - key to change the order
number for that source. Be sure to save your changed order when
you exit the BIOS setup utility.
2. Hard Drive:
–—
–—
–—
3. ATAPI CD-ROM Drive: –—
Exiting from Boot Menu
When you have finished setting the boot para-
meters with the Boot menu, you can either exit
from the setup utility or move to another menu.
If you wish to exit from the setup utility press
the Esc key to go to the Exit menu. If you wish
to move to another menu,use the cursor keys.
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INFO MENU – DISPLAYING
BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATION
The Info menu is a display only menu that
provides the configuration information for
your notebook.
Table 3-19 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Info menu,all the options for each field,
the default settings and a description of the
field’s function and any special information
needed to help understand the field’s use.
P O I N T
The Asset Number is an optional user-
entered field. An Asset Number can
be entered through the use of third
party software, such as LANdesk
Client Manager.
Figure 3-19 Info Menu
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Table 3-19 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Info Menu
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
BIOS Version:
—
1.08
BIOS Date:
BIOS Area:
CPU Type:
CPU Speed:
L1 Cache:
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
05/06/1998
E800h – FFFFh
Pentium® II
266 MHz
32 KB
L2 Cache:
512 KB
Total Memory:
On Board:
DIMM-1:
32 MB
32 MB SDRAM (ECC)
Not Installed
Not Installed
None
DIMM-2:
Asset Number:
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EXIT MENU – LEAVING
THE SETUP UTILITY
The Exit Menu is used to leave the setup
utility. Follow the instructions for Navigating
Through the Setup Utility to make any changes.
(See page 59.)
Table 3-20 shows the names of the menu fields
for the Exit menu,all of the options for each
field,the default settings and a description of
the field's function and any special information
needed to help understand the field's use.
Figure 3-20 Exit Menu
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Table 3-20 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu.
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Exit Saving Changes:
—
—
Selecting Exit Saving Changes will store all the entries on every
menu of the setup utility to the BIOS memory and then exit the
setup utility. A confirmation message Save configuration
changes and exit now? [Yes] [No] will be displayed.
Exit Discarding Changes:
Load Setup Defaults:
—
—
—
—
Selecting Exit Discarding Changes will exit the setup utility with
out writing to the BIOS memory. When the BIOS recognizes this
selection it will load the operating system and begin operation.
A message Configuration has not been saved!
Save before exiting? [Yes] [No]will be displayed.
Selecting Load Setup Defaults will load the factory preset
default values for all menu fields,then display the message
Confirmation Load default configuration now?
[Yes] [No]When confirmed the setup utility will return to the
Exit Menu. To return to another menu follow the directions in the
Navigating Through the Setup Utility Section. (See page 59.)
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Table 3-19 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Exit Menu.
Menu Field
Options
Default
Description
Discard Changes:
—
—
Selecting Discard Changes will load the values in BIOS
memory for all menu fields. Setup Confirmation Load
previous configuration now? [Yes] [No]When
confirmed the setup utility will return to the Exit menu. To
return to another menu, follow the directions in the Navigating
Through the Setup Utility Section. (See page 59.)
Save Changes:
—
—
Selecting Save Changes will cause the new settings in all menus
to be written to the BIOS memory. Setup Confirmation
Save configuration changes now? [Yes] [No]
When confirmed the setup utility will return to the Exit menu.
To return to another menu, follow the directions in the
Navigating Through the Setup Utility section. (See page 59.)
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4. Re-allocate space and mark bad blocks in the
space allocated to the Save-to-Disk function
when a disk error has occurred.
The screen will display the amount disk space
needed to perform the Save-to-Disk function
with the current memory configuration and
how much unused space is available on the
internal hard drive.
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 memory
upgrade module or do not use the Save-to-Disk
function and wish to free up the disk space, you
will need to change your allocation. The utility to
change the allocations is PHDISK.EXE and is
activated from the MS-DOS prompt.
5.Find out how much space is needed to
perform the Save-to-Disk function with
the current memory configuration and how
much unused space is available on the
internal hard drive.
To find out details about the hard drive and
the current Save-to-Disk space allocation, do
the following:
To find out how much space is needed to
perform the Save-to-Disk function with the
current memory configuration and how
much unused space is available on the
internal hard drive, do the following:
1. Restart your notebook in MS-DOS mode.
2. At the DOS prompt type CD C:\Fujitsu
3. Type PHDISK /INFO
PHDISK allows you to perform five different
functions related to the Save-to-Disk space on
your internal hard drive. They are:
4. Press the Enter key.
1. Restart your notebook in MS-DOS mode.
2. At the DOS prompt type CD C:\Fujitsu
3. Type PHDISK
5. The screen will display the size of the space
currently allocated to the Save-to-Disk func-
tion and other parameters about the space
and the hard drive.
1. Allocate a space for the Save-to-Disk function.
2. Remove all space allocation for the Save-to-
Disk function.
4. Press the Enter key.
3. Find out details about the hard drive and the
current Save-to-Disk space allocation.
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To remove all space allocation for the Save-to-
Disk function, do the following:
4. Press the Enter key.
C A U T I O N
5. The utility will create a Save-to-Disk file
called SAVE2DSK.BIN in the root directory.
It will be of the minimum size needed to
support the Save-to-Disk function with the
current memory configuration.
Never use PARTITION in place of FILE
with the PHDISK Utility or you will
reformat your internal hard drive and all
data, applications and operating system
will be destroyed.
1.Go to the Start Menu and select MS-DOS
Prompt.
2. Type CD C:\Fujitsu
3. Type PHDISK /DELETE /FILE
4. Press the Enter key.
If you have had a read or write error when you
tried to perform a Save-to-Disk operation you
can re-allocate space to compensate for bad
blocks on your drive. To do this:
The utility will remove the space allocation for
the Save-to-Disk function and free that space
for other use.
1.Go to the MS-DOS prompt.
2. Type CD:\Fujitsu
To create a space allocation for the Save-to-
Disk function, do the following:
3. Type PHDISK /REFORMAT /FILE
4. Press the Enter key.
1. Restart your notebook in MS-DOS mode.
2. Type CD C:\Fujitsu
5. The utility will re-create the Save-to-Disk file
called SAVE2DSK.BIN with the same usable
size and any bad blocks marked.
3. At the DOS prompt type
PHDISK /CREATE /FILE
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User Installable Features. . . . . . . . . . . 116
Multi-function Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Optional Second Lithium ion Battery . . . . 123
Optional Second Hard Drive . . . . . . . . 124
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MIDI/Joystick Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Stereo Line In Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Headphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Serial Port Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Parallel Port Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
USB Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . 134
Optional LANdock or
Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
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A stereo line in jack on the right side of your
notebook allows you to connect a sound
source such as a cassette recorder.
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A docking port on the back of your notebook
allows the connection of a Port Replicator
or LANdock.
SECTION FOUR
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Your LifeBook 900 Series has a number of user
installable features:
A headphone jack on the right side of your
notebook allows you to connect headphones
or powered speakers.
A serial port in the back of your notebook
allows you to connect serial RS-232 devices,
such as serial printers or serial scanners.
■
PC Card slots in the left side panel of your
notebook allow you to install PC Cards,IC
memory cards (SRAM card) or Zoomed Video
cards (Slot 1 only).
A parallel port in the back of your notebook
allows you to connect a parallel printer, a
parallel photo or text scanner, etc.
Two PS/2 ports on the right side of your
notebook allow you to connect an external
mouse and an external keyboard or
numeric keypad.
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The dual warm-swappable Multi-function
An external monitor port in the back of your
notebook allows you to connect an external
monitor.
bays in the front of your notebook allow you
to install the CD-ROM drive,the floppy disk
drive,an optional second hard drive,an
optional DVD drive, or an optional
second Lithium ion battery.
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An external floppy disk drive port on the left
side panel of your notebook allows the
attaching of an optional external floppy disk
drive. This allows you to use a floppy disk
drive when the Multi-function bays are being
used for other purposes.
NTSC/PAL TV jacks and S-Video ports in the
back of your notebook allow you to connect a
TV or other video device to your notebook.
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A compartment in the bottom of your note-
A MIDI/joystick port on the right side panel
of your notebook allows you to connect
MIDI music synthesizers, game joysticks and
similar devices to your notebook.
book allows you to install up to two memory
upgrade modules.
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A dual USB port in the rear panel of your
notebook allows you to connect Universal
Serial Bus devices.
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A microphone jack on the right side of
your notebook allows you to connect a
mono microphone.
An RJ-11 jack in the back of your notebook
allows you to connect a telephone line to the
internal modem.
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This section describes how to install and remove
equipment for each of the expansion features.
Bay 1 Devices
Bay 2 Devices
MULTI-FUNCTIONBAYS
The bays on the front panel of your notebook
accommodate the CD-ROM drive,the floppy
disk drive,an optional second hard drive,an
optional DVD drive, or an optional second
Lithium ion battery.
Floppy
Disk Drive
24x Max CD-ROM Drive
Optional Second 3.0GB
Hard Drive
The Multi-function bays support a variety
of configurations.
Optional DVD Drive
Multi-function Bay 1 supports:
Optional Second
Lithium ion Battery
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3.5" floppy disk drive (included).
Figure 4-1 Multi-function Bay Modules
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Optional second Lithium ion battery
(which must be purchased separately).
Multi-function Bay 2 supports:
C A U T I O N
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24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (included).
Do not use your notebook
with either of the Multi-function bays
empty. It may damage your notebook.
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Optional second 3.0GB hard drive
(which must be purchased separately).
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Optional 1.5 max DVD drive
(which must be purchased separately).
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Multi-function Bay 1 Eject Lever
Warm-swappable Devices in
Removing a Device in either
Multi-function Bay 1 and 2
Multi-function Bay 1 or 2.
Devices designed for use in Multi-function
Bays 1 and 2 of your LifeBook 900 Series note-
book computer are warm-swappable. Devices
in either Multi-function Bay can be installed
or removed while the system is in Suspend
mode. In order to facilitate the warm-swap
process, your notebook contains Tioman
warm-swap software from Agaté. The Tioman
software loads at system startup and displays
an icon in the Status area at the right of the
Windows 95 Taskbar.
1. Close any open files on the removable device
that you plan to eject from the computer, if a
device is currently installed.
2. Right-click the Tioman taskbar icon to
display the menu.
Connector for
Multi-function
Bay 1 Device
3. Select the Swap Device menu item.
4. When the notebook goes into the Suspend
mode you can safely remove the device from
the Multi-function bay.
Multi-function Bay 1 Relese Button
Figure 4-2 Removing and Installing a
Device in Multi-function Bay 1
To Remove a Device from Multi-function Bay 1
This icon provides a visual cue for the currently
inserted device. You will immediately notice
whether a diskette drive,CD-ROM drive, hard
drive, or even no device is inserted in the bay.
Hover over the icon with the cursor to display
the tooltip balloon, containing information on
the inserted device. Right-click on the icon to
display the Tioman menu. This menu offers
additional functionality for swapping devices,
getting help, as well as information on the
Tioman software.
C A U T I O N
5. Slide the release latch on the left side panel
toward the bottom of your notebook.
Only one optional second battery is
supported. Your notebook does not sup-
port three (3) batteries simultaneously.
6. While holding the release button in the
release position use the Multi-function Bay 1
Eject lever on the bottom of your notebook
(Figure 4-2) to push the device toward the
front of your notebook until the connector
is disconnected.
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7. Slide the device forward until the unit is clear
of the compartment.
C A U T I O N
Device Connector
Release
Be careful aligning and seating devices
in the bay. If the fit is incorrect you may
damage the bay or the device. If the
device does not move easily, remove
it, and check for dirt or foreign objects.
It will require a firm push to latch the
device in place.
To Remove a Device from Multi-function Bay 2
UP
5. Slide the release button at the left rear corner
of Multi-function Bay 2 toward the outer
edge of your notebook.
Multi-function
Bay 2 Release
Button
Eject
6. Twist the release button toward the front of
your notebook until the device in the bay pops
forward slightly.
To Install a Device in either
Multi-function Bay 1 or 2
7. Grasp the device by the left corner and
slide it forward until the device is clear
of the compartment.
1. If you are swapping a device your computer
should already be suspended. If it is not, go
through steps 1 to 4 of the previous section
(Removing a Device in Multi-function
Bay 1 or 2) to place your notebook in
Suspend mode.
C A U T I O N
Multi-function Bay 2 Device
Figure 4-3 Removing and Installing a
Device in Multi-function Bay 2
The front panel of the CD-ROM drive
must be treated gently when removing the
drive from the Multi-function bay or the
drive can be damaged.
2. Turn your notebook upside down with the
bay openings toward you.
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5. Slide the device firmly toward the back of
your notebook until it clicks into place.
5. Slide the device toward the back of your
notebook until it clicks into place. Make sure
that the release button has fully returned to
its latched position.
C A U T I O N
The system must be in Suspend mode
before attempting to insert a device into
either of the Multi-function Bays. Failure
to do so can cause damage to your
notebook or the device.
6. Press the Suspend/Resume Button to reacti-
vate the notebook from the Suspend mode.
6. Press the Suspend/Resume Button to reacti-
vate the notebook from the Suspend mode.
7. The Tioman software will automatically
detect the new device and place it online.
7. The Tioman software will automatically
detect the new device and place it online.
Installing a Device in Multi-function Bay 2
Installing a Device in Multi-function Bay 1
3. Orient the device to be installed with the
connector toward the body of your notebook
and closer to the up side of the device.
(Figure 4-3.)
3.Orient the item to be installed with the con-
nector toward the body of your notebook
and the flat side of the device with the
little metal square toward the body of
your notebook.
4. Align the grooves on the sides of the
device with the tracks in the sides of the bay.
(Figure 4-3.)
4. Align the grooves on the side of the
device with the tracks in the side of the bay.
(Figure 4-2.)
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3. Open the external floppy disk drive port
cover on the left side panel of your notebook
(Figure 4-6), by gently pulling on the front
edge of the cover and swinging it toward the
back of your notebook.
FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
For directions on installing a floppy disk
drive see To Install or Remove a Device in
Multi-function Bay 1, page 100. In addition an
optional external floppy disk drive may be
purchased and installed (page 103) for use when
Multi-function Bay 1 is needed for other uses.
(For information on the care and use of floppy
disk drives see Floppy Disk Drive in Section Two
on pages 34–36.)
4. Align the external floppy disk drive cable
with the smaller connector towards the body
of your notebook with the wide side of the
connector down. (Figure 4-6.)
Figure 4-5 Floppy Disk Drive
5. Insert the connector firmly into the port on
your notebook until it clicks.
To install a floppy disk drive externally, you must
purchase an optional external floppy disk drive.
C A U T I O N
6. Insert the other cable connector into the
back of the external floppy disk drive and
press firmly until it clicks.
The floppy disk drive must be installed or
removed with the power off, unless you
are swapping it in Multi-function Bay 1
with the optional battery.
To Connect An Optional
External Floppy Disk Drive:
1. Close all files and exit all applications.
2. Turn off power to your notebook, close the
display and remove the AC adapter. (See
pages 24–25 for more information.)
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5. Close the external floppy disk drive port
cover on your notebook by swinging it
toward the front of your notebook and
pressing it into the side of your notebook
until it latches.
To Disconnect An Optional
External Floppy Disk Drive:
1. Close all files and exit all applications
Port Cover
2. Turn off power to your notebook, close
the display and remove the AC adapter.
(See pages 24–25 for more information.)
Connector
Release Buttons
6. Squeeze the releases, on the sides of the
external floppy disk drive cable connector
next to the body of your external floppy
disk drive, together.
3. Squeeze the releases on the sides of the
external floppy disk drive cable connector
together. (The connector is next to the body
of your notebook.) (Figure 4-6.)
7. Pull the cable free.
4. Pull the cable free.
External Floppy
Disk Drive
External Floppy
Disk Drive Port
Figure 4-6 External Installation of a Floppy Disk Drive
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The drive rotates the compact disk at a very
high speed. Do not carry it around or subject
it to shock or vibration with the power on.
OPTIONAL SECOND
CD-ROM DRIVE
LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Your CD-ROM drive can read CD-ROM and
CD-Audio disks. Your CD-ROM drive is
durable,however, you must treat it with care.
Please pay attention to the following points:
Your optional second Lithium ion battery is
durable and long lasting but should not be
exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages,
chemicals or other hazards. Batteries should be
removed and stored separately in a cool dry
place if your notebook is not going to be used
for an extended period of time.
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Avoid using or storing the drive or CDs where
they will be exposed to extreme temperatures.
Avoid using or storing the drive or CDs
where it is damp or dusty.
Avoid using or storing the drive near
magnets or devices that generate strong
magnetic fields.
Top
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Avoid storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
Do not disassemble or dismantle the
CD-ROM drive.
Figure 4-7 CD-ROM Drive
(See Section Two, pages 36–37, for guidance on
loading a CD in your CD-ROM drive.)
Figure 4-8 Second Lithium ion Battery
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The optional second Lithium ion battery may
be installed in Multi-function Bay 1 only. It is
for use in a dual configuration with the main
Lithium ion battery in the Battery bay and will
operate in parallel with that battery.
OPTIONAL SECOND HARD DRIVE
Your optional second hard drive is a 3.0GB mod-
ular unit that installs in Multi-function Bay 2 of
your notebook. The first time that you use the
optional modular hard drive after purchase, you
will need to get your notebook to recognize it
by opening the Windows 95 Control Panel and
running Add New Hardware which will step you
through the process of looking for your newly
installed device and then you will need to format
it. Check your operating system documentation
for information on initializing a hard drive.
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 properly. Check with your
local government authority for details
regarding recycling or disposing of
your old battery, or contact your
support representative at
C A U T I O N
Only two batteries can operate at
the same time. The optional second
Lithium ion battery can operate
alongside the main batery in
Multi-function Bay 1.
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838 5487).
C A U T I O N
If the battery connector is not fully
seated, you may not be able to use your
notebook or to charge your battery.
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The optional second hard drive is durable,
however, you must treat it with care. Please
pay attention to the following points:
C A U T I O N
If you reformat the hard drive after it has
been used ALL data and application soft-
ware will be erased. Unless data is copied
to floppy disks or other data storage
media it will be permanently lost. All
software will need to be re-installed and
data files restored from your back-up
disks. See the operating system manual
for more information on backing-up
your data files.
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The drive rotates the disk at very high speed.
Do not carry it around or subject it to shock
or vibration with the power on.
Top
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will
be exposed to extreme temperatures.
■
Avoid using or storing the drive where it is
Figure 4-9 Second Hard Drive
damp or dusty.
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Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets
P O I N T
or devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
You will need to get Windows 95 to
recognize your second hard drive every
time you install it.
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Avoid storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
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Do not disassemble or dismantle the
second hard drive.
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Caring for PC Cards
Installing PC Cards in Your Notebook
PC cards are installed in the PC Card slot in
the left side panel of your notebook. Some PC
Cards will not work when all possible devices
are enabled. If a PC Card is not recognized, you
will need to open the Control Panel, System
and then Device Manager and choose a device
to disable so that the resources can be used by
the PC Card.
PC CARDS
PC Cards are durable; however, you must treat
them with care. The documentation supplied
with your PC Card will provide specific infor-
mation; however, you should pay attention to
the following points:
PC Cards perform a wide variety
of functions,and are ideal for
mobile computers.
Some available PC Cards:
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Fax/data modem cards (Type II).
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To keep out dust and dirt,store PC Cards in
their protective sleeves when they are not in use.
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Local area network (LAN) cards (Type II).
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Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight
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Wireless LAN cards (Type II).
or excessive heat.
P O I N T
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1MB and 2MB static RAM (SRAM)
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Keep the cards dry.
cards (Type I).
Before you can use a Zoomed Video
card, you must install the new version of
the ATI Video Player for Windows 95
software that comes with your note-
book. (See section Two, pages 53-54
for installation instructions.)
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Do not flex or bend the cards, and do not
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IDE solid-state disk cards (Type II).
place heavy objects on top of them.
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SCSI cards (Type II).
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Do not force cards into the slots.
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Zoomed Video cards (Type II, Slot 1 only).
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Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to
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ATA cards (Type III).
excessive vibration.
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Other PC cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1
or PC CardBus standards.
For further information, refer to the instruc-
tions supplied with your PC Card.
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PC Card Lock
Eject Button Slot 2
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
Do not insert a PC 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 or removing a card while your
notebook is in the process of going
through the power on or power off
sequence may damage the card and/or
your notebook.
To install a PC Card:
3. Insert the PC Card in the card slot, with the
product name label facing up. (Figure 4-11.)
1. See your PC Card manual for instructions on
installation of that specific card.
PC Card
Eject Button Slot 1
4. When the card is installed,lock it in place
by sliding the lock button to the right.
(Figure 4-11.)
2. Make sure that there is not already a PC Card
in the slot you wish to use (1 or 2). If there is,
eject it,as described in Removing PC Cards
on page 128.
Figure 4-11 Installing and Removing a PC Card
C A U T I O N
Some PC Cards can only be installed
or removed with the power in Suspend
mode or off. Please check the card
documentation for correct usage.
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5. If the device cannot be removed
message appears,save all files, close all
applications,and exit Windows 95 and then
shutoff the power with the power switch.
(See Power Off on pages 24–25.)
C A U T I O N
C A U T I O N
If the PC Card has an external connector
and cable, do not pull on this cable when
removing the card.
Windows 95 has a shutdown procedure
for PC Cards that must be followed
before beginning to remove a card.
6. Slide the PC Card lock to the left to allow
removal of the PC Cards.
Removing PC Cards
If you wish to remove or replace the PC Card,
use the following procedure:
BATTERY BAY
The Battery bay on the far right side of the
front panel of your notebook holds the mian
Lithium ion battery.
7. Press the Eject button next to the card
which you wish to remove. The button will
pop out.
1.Shutdown operation of the card.
8. Press the Eject button again firmly and the
PC Card will release and pop out a little.
2. Click on the PC Card indicator on the
Windows taskbar.
Connector for Battery
Battery Release Button
9. Grasp the card by its body and remove it.
From the PC Card Properties Window
Finger Ridge
10. If there is a PC Card still installed, relock it
by sliding the PC Card lock to the right.
3. Select the card to be removed and click on
the Stop button.
4. Verify that the You can safely
remove your cardmessage appears.
Main Battery
Figure 4-12 Removing and Installing a Battery in
the Battery Bay
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To Install a Battery in the Battery Bay:
MIDI/JOYSTICK DEVICES
P O I N T
To connect a MIDI/Joystick Device:
4.Orient the battery to be installed with the
finger ridge away from the body of your
notebook and the connector toward the body
of your notebook.
The main battery should only be
removed for storage or service.
1. Close all files and exit all applications.
2. Turn off power to your notebook, close the
display and remove the AC adapter. (See pages
24–25 for more information.)
To Remove or Install a Battery
in the Battery Bay:
1. Close all files and exit all applications.
5. Align the grooves on the side of the battery
with the tracks in the side of the bay.
(Figure 4-12.)
3. Open the MIDI port cover on the right side
panel of your notebook, (Figure 4-13), by
gently pulling on the bott om edge of the
cover and lifting it up.
2. Turn off power to your notebook, close the
display and remove the AC adapter. (See pages
24–25 for more information.)
6. Slide the battery toward the back of your
notebook until it clicks into place. Make sure
that the battery release button has returned to
its base position against the side of the battery.
4. Align the connector of the adapter cable with
the connector towards the body of your note-
book. (Figure 4-13.)
3. Turn your notebook upside down with the
bay openings toward you.
C A U T I O N
To Remove a Battery from the Battery Bay:
5. Insert the connector firmly into the port on
your notebook until it clicks.
The main battery can not be
warm swapped.
4. Slide the battery release button on the bot-
tom right side of the battery bay to your
right. (Figure 4-12.)
5. Slide the battery forward until it is clear of
the compartment. This will require some
force. Use the finger ridge on the bottom
of the battery.
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6. Align the connector of the MIDI device and the
adapter cable connector.
6. Unscrew the locking screws on either side of
the connectors for the MIDI device and the
adapter cable.
Connector to
Connector
Locking Screws
7. Push the connectors together until seated and
then tighten the screw locks on either side of
the connectors.
7. Pull the adapter cable free of the
MIDI device.
To Disconnect a MIDI/Joystick Device:
1. Close all files and exit all applications
THEFT PREVENTION LOCK
A physical security system lock can be installed
on the right side of your notebook. (See Figure
1-5 on page 7 for the location of the lock slot.)
Simply insert the key end of your security
system in the slot, rotate 90 degrees and lock.
(See Figure 1-5 on page 7.)
2. Turn off power to your notebook, close the
display and remove the AC adapter. (See
pages 24–25 for more information.)
Joystick
3. Squeeze the releases on the sides of the MIDI
device connector together. (The connector
is next to the body of your notebook.)
(Figure 4-13.)
4. Pull the connector free.
Port Cover
Connector Release Buttons
5. Close the port cover on your notebook by
pushing it down and pressing it into the side
of your notebook until it latches.
Figure 4-13 Installing a MIDI/joystick Device
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HEADPHONES
MOUSE
MICROPHONE
Make sure that your stereo headphones are
equipped with an 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-
plug. The headphone jack is on the right side of
your notebook. Make sure the plug is aligned
and push it into the jack until fully seated.
(See Figure 1-6 and page 7.)
Make sure the connector on your device is the
correct PS/2 type. The PS/2 ports are on the
right side of your notebook. Align the arrow on
the connector to point to the bottom of your
notebook and push it in until the connector
seats.A mouse may be installed and will be
automatically recognized by your notebook
without restarting or changing setups. (See
Figure 1-6 on page 7.) A mouse may be installed
in either PS/2 port.
Make sure that your mono microphone is
equipped with an 1/8" (3.5 mm) mono mini-
plug. The microphone jack is on the right side
of your notebook. Make sure the plug is aligned
and push it into the jack until fully seated.
(See Figure 1-6 on page 7.)
TELEPHONE LINES
STEREO LINE IN DEVICES
To attach a telephone line to the internal modem
open the rear panel connector cover or, with the
cover closed, slide the panel in the connector
cover slightly open to reveal the RJ-11 jack. Plug
one end of the telephone cable into the tele-
phone line outlet.Orient the telephone cable
with the release latch on the connector up. Push
it into the jack until it clicks and latches. (See
Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
Make sure that your stereo line in audio device,
a cassette recorder, for example,is equipped
with an 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. The
stereo lin in jack is on the right side of your
notebook. Make sure the plug is aligned and
push it into the jack until fully seated.
(See Figure 1-6 on page 7.)
KEYBOARD
Make sure the connector on your device is the
correct PS/2 type. The PS/2 ports are on the
right side of your notebook. Align the arrow on
the connector to point to the bottom of your
notebook and push it in until the connector
seats.A keyboard or numeric keypad may be
installed and will be automatically recognized
by your notebook without restarting or
changing setups. (See Figure 1-6 on page 7.)
A keyboard or numeric keypad may be installed
on either PS/2 port.
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SERIAL PORT DEVICES
USB DEVICES
C A U T I O N
To connect an RS-232 device to the serial port
on the rear panel of your notebook, be sure that
the connector is the right size and aligned, then
push in until it is fully seated. When it is seated,
tighten the hold-down screws, one on each end
of the connector. (See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
When installing a device on either of the USB
ports on the rear panel of your notebook, be
sure that the connector is the right size, aligned,
and fully seated. (See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire notebook.
Consult your PBX manufacturer’s docu-
mentation for details. Some hotels have
Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out
BEFORE you connect your modem.
C A U T I O N
PARALLEL PORT DEVICES
Due to ongoing changes in USB
technology and standards, not all
USB devices and/or drivers are
guaranteed to work.
To connect a parallel interface device to the
parallel port on the rear panel of your note-
book, be sure that the connector is the right
size and aligned,then push in until it is fully
seated. When it is seated tighten the screw
locks on either end of the connector.
(See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
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switch the display mode to TV output or set the
display mode to TV with the BIOSsetup utility.
(See Video Features submenu of the Advanced
menu, pages 68–70.) S-Video generally provides
better picture quality, but is only available on
better TVs and VCRs.
EXTERNAL MONITOR
P O I N T
You may install an external monitor in the
external monitor port on the rear panel of your
notebook. Make sure that the wide side of the
connector is up and attach it to the port by
pushing in until it is seated,then tighten the
hold-down screw on each end of the connector.
(See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
For information on using the S-Video in
and Composite Video in jacks see
Section Two, ATI Player, pages 52-54
P O I N T
P O I N T
If you are using TV output in simultae-
nous display modes (TV+CRT, TV+LCD,
or TV+CRT+LCD) the top portion of the
screen will be cut off. For optimal TV
ouput usage set the display mode to
"Television" only.
TVs
Pressing the F10 key while holding down
the Fn key allows you to change your selec-
tion of where to send your display video.
Each time you press the combination of
keys you will step to the next choice. The
choices, in order, are: built-in display panel
only, external monitor only, both display
panel and external monitor, or TV output
(NTSC/PAL or S-Video).
Connect a TV or VCR to either the NTSC/PAL
or the S-Video port depending on the selected
output mode. Use either a standard RCA cable
for NTSC (American TV Standard) or PAL
(European TV Standard) output, or use a stan-
dard S-Video cable for S-Video output. Make
sure the connectors are the right size, aligned
and fully seated. After connecting the cable,use
the Fn/F10 key combination (see page 33) to
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To Install Memory Upgrade Modules:
MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE
C A U T I O N
Your notebook has 32MB of installed SDRAM.
To increase your memory capacity you may
install one or two memory upgrade modulesin
the memory upgrade compartment in the bot-
tom of your notebook.A memory upgrade
module is a dual-in-line memory module
(DIMM). You may add modules of different
capacity. SDRAM memory upgrade modules are
recommended but EDO Memory upgrade mod-
ules will work. Installing an EDO Memory
upgrade module will cause your system to
operate at a slower rate.
1. Turn off power to your notebook using the
power switch, (see Power Off on pages 24–25),
and remove any power adapter (AC or
auto/airline).
Memory upgrade modules can be
severely damaged by electro-static
discharge (ESD). Be sure your are
properly grounded when handling
and installing the module.
2. Make sure that all the connector covers
are closed.
3. Turn the notebook bottom side up, with the
front panel toward you.
4. Remove the device in Multi-function Bay 2
(see pages 118–119) and leave the connector
in the ejected position.
5. Remove the 4 screws of the memory
upgrade compartment. (Figure 4-14.)
C A U T I O N
Figure 4-14 Opening the Memory
Never remove screws except the ones
specifically shown in the directions for
installing and removing the memory
upgrade module.
Upgrade Compartment
6. Remove the cover by gently lifting it by the
notch in the front edge and pulling it toward
the front of the notebook, being careful to
not break the Multi-function Bay 2 Release
button or the tabs on the end and side
of the cover.
7. Remove a memory upgrade module from its
static guarded sleeve.
8. Align the connector edge of the memory
upgrade module with one of the two con-
nector slots in the compartment. The notch
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on the module should be on the right with
the part side up and the connector pointing
towards the back of the notebook and
aligned with the notch in the connector
inside the compartment. (Figure 4-15.)
Memory upgrade modules are not something
you routinely remove from your notebook.Once
they are installed,leave them in place unless you
want to increase system memory capacity.
C A U T I O N
9. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45°
angle. (Figure 4-16.) Press the connector
edge of the module firmly down and into
the connector.
Before you install or remove a memory
upgrade module, save changes, close all
files and turn power off to your note-
book. (See Power Off on Pages 24–25.)
10. Press the memory upgrade module down
into the compartment until it lodges under
the retaining clip. You will hear a click when
it is properly in place.
11.Repeat for the second memory upgrade
module if desired.
Figure 4-15 Installing/Removing a
Memory Upgrade Module
12. Replace the cover by sliding the tabs on the
rear edge of the cover in the slots in the rear
edge of the compartment and pushing the
cover gently down starting with the rear
edge and working toward the front until the
entire cover is flush with the bottom of your
notebook. Make sure that the side tab o f the
cover goes under the edge of the compart-
ment and that the Multi-function Bay 2
Release button moves freely.
13. Replace the screws.
14. Replace the device in Multi-function Bay 2.
(See page 118.)
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To Remove Memory Upgrade Modules:
Checking the Computer Recognition
of New Memory Capacity
C A U T I O N
1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of Installing
Memory Upgrade Modules.
When you have changed system memory capac-
ity by adding or removing memory upgrade
modules, be sure to check that your notebook
has recognized all of the active memory. You
can check memory capacity by looking at the
Main Menu of the setup utility:
Memory upgrade modules can be
severely damaged by electro-static
discharge (ESD). Be sure your are
properly grounded when handling and
removing the module.
2. Pull clips sideways from each side of the
memory upgrade module which you wish t o
remove.(Figure 4-15).
3. While holding clips out, remove the module
from the slot by lifting it up and pulling
towards the front of your notebook.
1. Turn on power using the power switch.
2. Enter the setup utility by pressing the F2 key
as soon as the Fujitsu logo appears on the
screen. (See page 54.)
4.Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
5. Repeat the process for the second memory
upgrade module as required.
3. The System Memory and the Extended
Memory capacity, as detected by your note-
book during the Power On Self Test (POST),
are displayed at the bottom of the Main
Menu screen.
6. Replace the cover by following the
instructions in steps 12 through 14 of
the instructions for Installing Memory
Upgrade Modules, or install new memory
upgrade modules and then replace the cover
by following the instructions in steps 7
through 14 of the instructions for Installing
Memory Upgrade Modules.
Example:A system with 32MB of memory
will display 640K System Memory, 31M
Extended Memory.
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If the total memory displayed is not what you
believe it should be, check that your memory
upgrade modules are properly installed; if
properly installed and the capacity is not cor-
rectly recognized. (See the Troubleshooting
Section starting on page 146.)
When you have installed additional memory,
the display should change.
For example for:
Total RAM
Installed
System
Memory
Extended
Memory
32MB
48MB
640K
640K
640K
640K
640K
640K
640K
640K
31M
48.5M
64M
64MB
96MB
97M
112MB
128MB
144MB
160MB
112M
128M
144M
160M
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OPTIONAL LANDOCK OR
PORT REPLICATOR
The LANdock or Port Replicator
(docking device) is powered from
an AC adapter.
Docking Connector
Telephone Connector
Docked LED
Leveling
Alignment Foot
Ready to undock LED
Undock Request Button
Docking Release Lever
C A U T I O N
Follow the instructions that came
with your LANdock or Port Replicator.
The instructions and illustrations in this
manual are only to serve as a guideline.
The LANdock or Port Replicator manual
that is included with the docking device
supersede these instructions.
Docking Alignment Pins
Figure 4-17 LANdock Front View
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7. Arrange the notebook/leveler combination to
align the docking connector on the docking
device body with the Docking port on your
notebook and the notches on the leveler with
the notches on the docking device body.
(Figure 4-16.)
LANdock
To install your notebook in a LANdock:
1. Put your notebook in Suspend mode or turn
off the power.
2. To use a docking device with your notebook
they both must be on a flat surface.
8. Push together firmly.
3. Remove all connections from the rear panel of
9. Lock in place by pulling the Docking Release
lever forward.
your notebook. (See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
4. Make sure that the adjustment feet are flat
against the bottom of the notebook and the
covers of the connectors, both rear panel and
right side panel,are closed.
10.Verify that docking is complete by checking
that the LifeBook Docked LED is illuminated.
(Figure 4-17.)
11. Return your notebook to operation using
the Suspend/Resume button or power
switch,as appropriate. (When setting up the
LANdock for the first time you must use the
power switch.)
5. Make sure that the slide cover in the rear
panel is completely open.
6. Set your notebook on the leveler, making
sure that the alignment pins on the leveler
(Figures 4-17 and 4-19) fit into the Docking
Alignment receptacles in the bottom of your
notebook. (Figure 1-8 on page 10.)
Figure 4-16 Installing Your Notebook
in a Docking Device
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Connecting Devices to the
LANdock or Port Replicator
Undock Request Button
Connect devices to your LANdock or Port
Replicator in exactly the same way you would
your notebook.Figure 4-18 shows the location of
LANdock ports and jacks.Figure 4-20 shows the
location of the Port Replicator ports and jacks.
RJ-11 Jack
RJ-45
MIDI/Joystick Port
Dual USB Ports
Ready to
Undock LED
External Monitor Port
Docked LED
To Remove Your Notebook
from the LANdock
1. From the Start menu click on Eject PC
or press the Undock Request Button on
the LANdock.
External Floppy Disk
Drive Port
DC Power Jack
Headphone Jack
2. Wait for the Safe to Undock LED to illumi-
nate and the system to go to Suspend mode,
even if a message appears on your screen
saying that you may undock.
PS/2 Mouse Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Serial Port
3. Push the lever on the side of the docking
device backward until the docking device
connectors are completely clear of
your notebook.
Parallel Port
PC Card Slot
Figure 4-18 LANdock Rear View
4. Very carefully lift your notebook clear of the
alignment pins in the bottom.
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To Remove Your Notebook
from the Port Replicator
1. Put your notebook in Suspend mode or
turn off the power.
Using Your Notebook
P O I N T
While it is Installed in the LANdock
There are differences you will notice between
using your notebook in and out of the
LANdock. Note that Windows 95 has added to
the Start menu,a PC Eject choice between the
Suspend mode and Shutdown selections. Use
the PC Eject choice to enable the undocking of
your LifeBook.
If the notebook power switch is turned
off it is always safe to undock. You do
not have to turn on your notebook and
use the Eject PC feature for the LANdock
or put your notebook in Suspend mode
for the Port Replicator.
2. Push the lever on the side of the station
backward until the docking device
connectors are completely clear of
your notebook.
3. Very carefully lift your notebook clear of
the Port Replicator.
With the LANdock you have
added capabilities:
C A U T I O N
The RJ-11 connector on the rear of your
docking device comes with a protective
cover to keep the connector clean. Be
careful to remove it before trying to make
a connection. Save the cover and replace
it when the connector is not in use.
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C A U T I O N
In the Windows 95 Start menu there is a
PC Eject choice between the Suspend mode
and Shutdown selections.(Use the PC Eject
choice to enable the undocking of
your LifeBook.)
You may lose information if you do not
wait for the system to go to Suspend
mode before removing your notebook
from the docking device
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Both an external mouse and an external
keyboard can be connected at the same
time. Be sure to plug them into the correct
PS/2 ports.
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5. To use the entire screen:
There is a fast Ethernet port.
P O I N T
a. Go to the Start Menu.
b. Select Settings.
c. Select Control Panel.
d. Select the Display icon by double-
clicking on it.
e. Select the settings taband change
the resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels.
f. Change the monitor setting to Laptop
Display Panel (1024 x 768.)
g. Click on the OK button to activate the
new display settings. Your display should
now occupy the entire screen.
There are two additional PC
Card slots.
Your notebook comes with the docked
configuration created. You only need to
create the docked configuration if you
modify the default hardware profiles and
are using a LANdock.
Using Your Notebook
While it is Installed in the Port Replicator
There are a no differences you will notice
between using your notebook in and out of
the Port Replicator.
Creating the Windows 95 Docked
Configuration (LANdock only)
1. Install your notebook in the LANdock.
C A U T I O N
When your notebook is mounted in the
LANdock or Port Replicator it is essentially
a desktop PC not a mobile notebook. DO
NOT unplug the docking device with the
operating system active. You may cause a
loss of data and a system error when you
restart your notebook.
2. Turn on the power. The operating system
will automatically begin to configure itself
for “docked mode” operation.
Future docking with Windows 95 can be done
in Suspend mode, Save-to-Disk mode or with
the power off. The system will automatically
detect whether you are docked, or not, when
you resume operation. Undocking should only
be done with power off or in PC Eject mode
for the LANdock or Suspend mode for the
Port Replicator.
3. When the configuring is complete the screen
will tell you to restart your system.
4. When the restart is complete a little box will
appear indicating that you are in the docked
configuration but the display will not use
the entire screen.
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Docking Connector
Telephone Connector
Leveling
Alignment Foot
Docking Release Lever
Docking Alignment Pins
Figure 4-19 Port Replicator Front View
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RJ-11 Jack
External Monitor Port
DC Power Jack
External Floppy Disk
PS/2 Mouse Port
Drive Port
PS/2 Keyboard Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Figure 4-20 Port Replicator Rear View
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Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 166
Emergency CD-ROM Drive Tray Release . . 169
Modem Setup and Commands . . . . . . . 169
Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software
From CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
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3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC
Card slot is seated properly. You can also
remove the card from the slot,thus eliminat-
ing it as a possible cause of failure.
SECTION FIVE
TROUBLESHOOTING
C A U T I O N
Do not return a failed notebook to
your supplier until you have talked to
a support representative.
The LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu is
sturdy and subject to few problems in the field.
However, you may encounter simple setup or
operating problems that you can solve on the
spot, or problems with peripheral devices,that
you can solve by replacing the device. The
information in this section helps you isolate
and resolve some of these straightforward prob-
lems,and identify failures that require service.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the
external connectors are plugged in properly.
You can also disconnect such devices,thus
eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in
Specific Problems without success, contact
your support representative:
toll free 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)
FAX 1-901-259-5700
5. Turn on your notebook using the power
switch. Make sure it has been off at least 10
seconds before you turn it on.
e-mail 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com
IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
If you encounter a problem, go through the
following procedure before pursuing complex
troubleshooting:
6.Go through the boot sequence.
Web Site http://www.8fujitsu.com.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to
the problem guide table, which follows, for
more detailed troubleshooting information.
(Page 147 has an index to the table.)
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:
1. Turn off your notebook using the power
switch on the right side panel.
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Product name.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged
into your notebook and to an active AC
power source.
P O I N T
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Product configuration number.
If you keep notes about what you have
tried, your support representative may be
able to help you more easily by giving
additional suggestions over the phone.
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Product serial number.
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Purchase date.
notebook. Your support representative will then
use the service computer to call your notebook
and perform diagnostic tests to find the nature
of your problem. Messages will be displayed on
the screen explaining what is being done and
giving any instructions that you need.
Problem
Page
Conditions under which the
problem occurred.
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
CD-ROM Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148
Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
Keyboard or Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . .151
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
Modem Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153
Parallel, Serial,and USB Device Problems . .153
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . .161
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163
Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
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Any error messages that have occurred.
Hardware configuration.
User Problem Guides
Type of printer connected,if any. See the Unit
Label on the bottom of your notebook for
configuration and serial numbers. (Refer to
Figure 1-8 on page 10.)
When you have problems with your notebook,
try to find the symptoms under the Symptom
column of the table for the feature giving you
difficulty. You will find a description of com-
mon causes for that symptom under the col-
umn Possible Cause and what,if anything, you
can do to correct the condition under Possible
Solution. Remember that it helps to keep notes
of what you have tried and the results when you
are troubleshooting.
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
Using PC-Doctor
PC-Doctor is a diagnostic program by
Watergate Software, Inc. which comes pre-
installed on your notebook. If your are an expe-
rienced 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 represen-
tative may ask you to set up your notebook for
modem operation. You will be told what to do
step by step, and then to hang up the phone
and plug your phone line into the back of your
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Symptom
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming from the
built-in speakers.
1. The volume knob is turned too low.
1. Adjust the volume control knob on the
right side of your notebook.
2. The software volume control is set too low.
2. Adjust the sound volume control settings
in your software, both operating system
and applications.
3. Headphones are plugged into your notebook.
4. Software driver is not configured correctly.
3. Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
5. Refer to your application and operating
system documentation for help.
CD-ROM Drive Problems
Notebook fails to recognize CD-ROM.
1. Shipping card is still in the CD-ROM drive tray. 1. Remove shipping card and replace
CD in tray.
2. CD-ROM is installed with label face down.
2. Open CD-ROM tray and re-install
CD with proper orientation.
3. Open CD-ROM tray and re-install
CD properly.
3. CD-ROM is not pushed down onto raised
center circle of drive.
4. CD-ROM tray is not latched shut.
4. Push on the front of the CD-ROM tray
until it latches.
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
5. Setup utility is set to something other
than CD-ROM for the Secondary
Master Controller.
5. Revise BIOS settings to set the Secondary
Master correctly. (See Main menu and
Secondary Master submenu pages 60–61
for more information.)
6. Wrong drive designator was used for
CD-ROM in the application.
6. Verify the drive designator used by the
application is the same as the one used by
the operating system. When the operating
system is booted from a CD-ROM drive
designations are automatically adjusted.
(See Boot Options submenu on page 106.)
7. Start the CD from the desktop or applica-
tion software or re-enable the Windows CD
auto insertion function. (See CD-ROM
Drive Access Indicator on pages 21–22 for
more information.)
7. Windows CD auto insertion function
is disabled.
The CD-ROM Access indicator on the Status
Indicator panel blinks at regular intervals when
no CD is in the tray or the CD-ROM drive is
not installed.
1. The Windows CD auto insertion function
is active and is checking to see if a CD
is ready to run.
1. This is normal. You can disable this
function if you wish. (See CD-ROM Drive
Access Indicator on pages 21–22 for
more information.)
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Symptom
Docking Problems
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Notebook does not turn on when installed in a
LANdock or Port Replicator.
1. LANdock or Port Replicator
AC adapter is not plugged in.
1. Provide power to the LANdock
or Port Replicator.
2. Notebook is not properly seated in the
LANdock or Port Replicator.
2. Remove and re-dock your notebook and
verify that the Docked LED illuminates.
Floppy Disk Drive Problems
You cannot access your floppy disk.
1. Security is set to protect access to floppy
disk data.
1. Verify your password and security settings.
2. Floppy disk is not loaded correctly.
2. Eject floppy disk, check orientation and
re-insert. (See Floppy Disk Drive on
pages 34–36.)
3. BIOS setup utility has Diskette Controller:
Disabled.
3. Revise the setup utility I/O Device
Configuration Submenu settings.
(See Main Menu on pages 71–76.)
4. Remove and re-install your floppy disk
drive. (See Multi-function Bay 1 on page
117, or External Installation of a Floppy
Disk Drive on page 121.)
4. The floppy disk drive may not be
properly installed.
5. You tried to write to a write protected
floppy disk.
5. Eject the floppy disk and set it to write
enabled. (See pages 35–36.)
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Hard Drive Problems
You can not access your hard drive.
1. The setup utility is set to something other than 1. Revise BIOS settings to set the Primary
the characteristics of your internal hard drive.
Master correctly. (See Main Menu and
Primary Master Submenu pages 63–65
for more information.)
2. The wrong drive designator was used by an
application when a bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the notebook.
2. Verify drive designator used by application
is in use by the operating system. When
the operating system is booted from a
CD-ROM,drive designations are automa-
tically adjusted. (See Primary Master Submenu
on pages 63–65.)
3. Security is set so the operating system can
not be started without a password.
3. Verify your password and security settings.
(See Security menu on pages 90–95.)
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does not seem to work.
1. The notebook has gone into Suspend mode.
1. Push the Suspend/Resume button.
2. Your application has locked out your keyboard. 2. Try to use the ErgoTrac pointing device to
access the Start menu and then the Shut-
Down menu and restart the System. If this
fails then turn your notebook off,wait 10
seconds or more, and then turn it on using
the power switch.
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You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, 1. Your external device is not properly installed.
and it does not seem to work.
1. Re-install your device. (See Mouse or
Keyboard on page 131.)
2. Your operating system software is not setup
2. Check your device and operating
system documentation and activate the
proper driver.
with the correct software driver for that device.
You have connected an external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be locking up the system.
1. Your operating system software is not setup
with the correct software driver for that device.
1. Check your device and operating
system documentation and activate the
proper driver.
2. Your system has crashed.
2. Restart your system by shutting down
and/or turning off the power, waiting
at least 10 seconds and then turning the
power on again.
Memory Problems
Your power on screen or Main menu of the BIOS 1. Your memory upgrade module is not
1. Remove and re-install your memory
upgrade module. (See Memory Upgrade
Module on pages 134–136.)
setup utility information does not show the
correct amount of installed memory.
properly installed.
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Possible Solution
2. You have a memory failure.
2. Make sure display of error messages is
enabled (see Boot Options Submenu on
pages 106–107), and check for Power On Self
Test (POST) messages. (See pages 166–168
for possible messages and their meanings.)
Modem Problems
Messages about modem operation.
1. Messages about modem operation are
generated by whichever modem application
is in use.
1. See your application software documenta-
tion for additional information.
Parallel, Serial,and USB Device Problems
You have installed a parallel-port device,a serial-
port device or a USB device. Your notebook does
not recognize the device, or the device does not
seem to work properly.
1. The device is not properly installed.
1. Remove and re-install the device.
(See Parallel Port Devices on page 132, Serial
Port on Devices on page 132, or USB Devices
on page 132.)
C A U T I O N
Due to ongoing changes in USB technology
and standards, not all USB devices and/or
drivers are guaranteed to work.
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2. The device may have been installed with an
application running and your notebook
doesn’t know it’s there.
2. Close your application and restart
your notebook.
3. Your software may not have the correct
software driver active.
3. See your software documentation and
activate the correct driver.
4. You may have the wrong I/O address selected
for your device.
4. See your device documentation and software
documentation to determine the required
I/O address.
5. Your device and another device are assigned
the same I/O address.
5. Check all I/O addresses in the BIOS setup
utility and your other installed hardware
and software and make sure there are no
duplications.
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC Card slot does not
work or is locking up the system.
1. The card is not properly installed
1. Remove and re-install the card.
(See PC Cards on pages 126–128.)
2. Close your application and restart
your notebook.
2. The card may have been installed with an
application running and your notebook
doesn’t know it’s there.
3. Your software may not have the correct
software driver active.
3. See your software documentation and
activate the correct driver.
4. You may have the wrong I/O address selected
for your PC Card device.
4. See your PC Card documentation to
determine the required I/O address.
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5. Your PC Card device and another device are
assigned the same I/O address.
5. Check all I/O addresses in the BIOS setup
utility and your installed hardware and
make sure there are no duplications.
Power Failures
You turn on your notebook and nothing seems
to happen.
1. The installed main battery is completely
discharged,there is no optional second battery
installed and there is no power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) installed.
1. When all the batteries are 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 pages
28–29.) Check the Status Indicator panel to
determine the presence and condition of
the batteries. (See pages 19–21.) Install the
primary battery if it is not installed or a
Power adapter if all batteries are dead or
unavailable.(See pages 11, 128–129.)
2. The main battery is installed but is completely
discharged,there is no optional second battery
installed and the power adapter (AC or auto/
airline) is not plugged in properly.
2. When the batteries are 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 28–29.)
Check the Status Indicator panel to deter-
mine the presence and condition of the
batteries and adapter. (See Figures 2-3 and
2-4 on pages 19–20.) Verify that your adapter
is connected correctly. (See page 11.)
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3. The main battery is installed but is completely
discharged,there is no optional second battery
installed and the power adapter (AC or auto/
airline) has no power from the AC outlet,
3. 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
28–29.) Check the Status Indicator panel to
determine the presence and condition of the
batteries and adapter. (See Figures 2-3 and
2-4 on pages 19 and 21.) Move the AC cord to
a different outlet, check for a line switch or
tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet,if
you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car
make sure the ignition switch is in the On or
Accessories position.
airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter.
4. The main battery is installed but is completely
discharged,there is no optional second battery
installed and the power adapter (AC or auto/
airline) is faulty.
4. 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 28–29.)
Verify the cause using the Status Indicator
panel to determine the presence and con-
dition of the batteries and adapter. (See
Figures 2-3 and 2-4 on pages 19 and 21.) Try a
different power adapter or install a charged
optional second battery.
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Possible Cause
Possible Solution
5. Power switch is already in the On position.
5. Try the Suspend/Resume button. If that
doesn’t work,slide your power switch firmly
to the front, pause 10 seconds or more and
then firmly to the rear. If you shut down
your notebook from Windows 95, you are
really in a pseudo-off state,there is some
power on and you can restart with the
Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Off
on pages 24–25)
6. There is no battery installed and there is no
power adapter (AC or auto/airline) installed.
6. Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the
presence and condition of the batteries.
(See Figure 2-3 on page 19.) Install a Power
adapter or install a battery in Multi-function
Bay 2 in the front of your notebook. (See
Multi-function Bay Devices on pages 117–120.)
If the battery is not charged use a Power
adapter until it is charged.
7. The main battery is installed but is faulty,
there is no optional second battery installed
and there is no power adapter (AC or auto/
airline) installed.
7. Use the Status Indicator panel to verify
the presence and condition of the batteries.
(See Figure 2-3 on page 19.) If a battery is
indicating a short, remove that battery
and operate from another power source
or replace that battery.
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8. The battery or batteries are low.
8. If the batteries are 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 pages 28–29.)
Check the Status Indicator panel to determine
the presence and condition of the batteries.
(See Figure 2-3 on page 19.) Use a power
adapter to operate until a battery is charged
or install a charged battery.
Your notebook turns off all by itself.
1. The power management parameters are set for 1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does
auto timeouts which are too short for your
operating needs.
not restore operation,push the Suspend/
Resume button. Check the PowerPanel set-
tings or close your applications and go to
the setup utility Power Savings menu and
adjust the timeout values to better suit your
operation needs. (See the PowerPanel on
pages 41–44 and Power Savings Menu on
pages 96–102.)
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
2. You are operating on battery only and have
ignored a low battery alarm until the batteries
are all at the dead battery state and your
into Dead Battery Suspend mode.
2. Install a Power adapter and then push the
Suspend/Resume button. (See Low Battery
State on pages 28–29.) machine has gone
3.You have a battery failure.
3. Verify the condition of the batteries using
the Status Indicator panel (Figure 2-3 on
page 19), and replace or remove any that
are shorted.
4. Your power adapter has failed or lost it’s
power source.
4. Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the
outlet has power.
Your notebook won’t work on battery alone.
1. The installed batteries are dead.
1. When the batteries are 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 pages
28–29.) Replace the battery with a charged
one or install a Power adapter.
2. No batteries are installed.
2. Install a charged battery. (See Multi-function
Bay Devices on pages 117–120 and Battery
Bay on pages 128–129.)
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3. The batteries are improperly installed.
3. Verify that the batteries are properly con-
nected by re-installing them. (See Multi-
function Bay Devices on pages 117–120 and
Battery Bay on pages 128–129.)
4. Your installed batteries are faulty.
4. Verify the condition of the batteries using
the Status Indicator panel (Figure 2-3 on
page 19.) and replace or remove any that
are shorted.
The batteries seem to discharge too quickly.
1. You are running an application which uses a
great deal of power because of frequent hard
drive access or CD-ROM access, use of a
modem PC Card or of a LAN PC Card.
1. Use both the main battery and an optional
second battery and/or use a power adapter
for this application when at all possible.
2. The power savings features may be disabled.
2. Check the PowerPanel and/or setup
utility settings in the Power Savings menu
(see pages 41–44 and 96–102), and adjust
according to your operating needs.
3. Turn down the brightness adjustment. The
higher the brightness the more power your
display uses.
3. The brightness is turned all the way up.
4. The batteries are very old.
5. The batteries have been exposed to high
temperatures.
4. Replace the batteries.
5. Replace the batteries.
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Possible Cause
Possible Solution
6. The batteries are too hot or too cold.
6. Restore the notebook to normal operating
temperature. (The Charging indicator on
the Status Indicator panel will flash when
the battery is outside its operating range.)
(See Batteries on page 26.)
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume button does not work.
1. The Suspend/Resume button is disabled from
the Advanced submenu of the Power Savings
menu of the setup utility.
1. Enable the button from the setup utility.
(See page 102.)
2. You did not hold the button in long enough.
2. Hold the button longer. This may need to
be a very long time if your application is
preventing the CPU from checking for
button pushes.
3. There may be a conflict with the
application software.
3. Close all applications,and try the
button again.
The system powers up, and displays the
power on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
1. The boot sequence settings of the setup utility 1. Set the operating source by pressing the Esc
are not compatible with your configuration.
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 on pages 106–107.
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2. You have a secured system requiring a
password to load your operating system.
2. Make sure you have the right password.
Enter the setup utility and verify the
Security settings and modify them as appro-
priate. (See Security Menu on pages 90–92.)
3. Use the BIOS setup utility Main menu,
Primary Master submenu to try to auto
detect the internal hard drive.
3. Internal hard drive was not detected.
(See pages 63–65.)
An error message is displayed on the screen
during the notebook turn on (boot) sequence.
1. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected
a problem.
1. See the Power On Self Test (POST) Messages
(pages 166–168) to determine the meaning
and severity of the problem. Not all
messages are errors; some are simply
status indicators.
Your notebook appears to change setup
parameters when you start it.
1. BIOS setup changes were not saved when you
made them and exited the BIOS setup utility
thus returning to previous settings.
1. Make sure you select Save Changes
And Exitwhen exiting the BIOS
setup utility.
2. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed.
2. Contact your support representative for
repairs. This is not a user serviceable part
but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
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Video Problems
The built-in display is blank when you turn on
your notebook.
1. Something is pushing on the Closed Cover
switch. (See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
2. The notebook is set for an external
monitor only.
1. Clear the Closed Cover switch.
2. Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key
allows you to change your selection of where
to send your display video. Each time you
press the combination of keys you will step
to the next choice. The choices,in order, are
built-in display only, external monitor only,
both built-in display and external monitor.
3. Move the display and the brightness control
until you have adequate visibility.
3. The angle of the display and the brightness
settings are not adequate for your
lighting conditions.
4. The power management timeouts may be
set for very short intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on and go off again.
4. Press any key or move the pointer, if this
doesn’t work press the Suspend/Resume
buttton. (The display may be shut off
by Standby mode, Auto Suspend, or
Video Timeout.)
5. The notebook turned on with a series of beeps. 5. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected
a failure which does not allow the display
to operate. Contact your support
representative.
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The display goes blank by itself after you have
been using it.
1. The notebook has gone into Video timeout,
Standby mode, Suspend mode or Save-to-Disk
mode because you have not used it for a period
of time.
1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does
not restore operation,push the Suspend/
Resume button. You may want to change
your PowerPanel settings (pages 41–44) or
close your application and go to the setup
utility Power Savings menu (pages 96–101)
and adjust the timeout values to b etter suit
your operation needs.
2. Something is pushing on the Closed Cover
switch. (See Figure 1-7 on page 8.)
2. Clear the Closed Cover switch.
3. The power management timeouts may be
set for very short intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on and go off again.
3. Press any key or move the pointer, if this
doesn’t work press the Suspend/Resume
button.
The Built-in Display does not close.
1. A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck
between the display and the keyboard.
1. Remove all foreign objects from the
keyboard.
The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots.
1. If the spots are very tiny and few in number,
this is normal for a large LCD display.
1. This is normal; do nothing.
2. If the spots are numerous or large enough to
interfere with your operation needs.
2. Display is faulty; contact your support
representative.
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Possible Cause
Possible Solution
The application display uses only a portion of
your screen and is surrounded by a dark band.
1. You are running an application that does not
support 1024 x 768 pixel resolution display
and display compression is enabled.
1. Display compression gives a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not
support 1024 x 768 pixel resolution. You can
fill the screen but have less resolution by
changing your display compression setting,
(See Video Features Submenu of the Advanced
Menu on pages 78–79.)
You have connected an external monitor and it
does not come on.
1. Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your
external monitor.
1. Try toggling the video destination by
pressing Fn and F10 together or check your
BIOS setup and enable your external
monitor. (See the Video Features Submenu
of the Advanced Menu on pages 78–79.)
2. Reinstall your device. (See External Monitor
on page 9.)
2. Your external monitor is not properly installed.
3. Your operating system software is not setup
with the correct software driver for that device.
4. Your external monitor is not compatible with
your notebook.
3. Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
4. See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of
Appendix A on page 176.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is displayed on the screen
during the operation of an application.
1. Application software often has its own set of
error message displays.
1. See your application manual and help dis-
plays screens for more information. Not all
messages are errors; some may simply be
status information.
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BIOS Power On Self Test (POST) diskette tests.
Check to see that the drive is defined with the
proper diskette type in the Utility Setup, (see page
59,) and that the diskette drive is installed cor-
rectly, (see pages 121 and 122). If the disk drive is
properly defined and installed avoid using it and
contact your support representative.
the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious
fault which might cause you to lose data if you
continue. Contact your support representative.
POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES
The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-
status messages which Phoenix BIOS and/or
your operating system can generate and an
explanation of each message.Error messages
are marked with an *. Comments in italics
are suggestions of possible actions for you to
consider or risks resulting from ignoring the
message. The most common errors are marked
with a #. If an error message is displayed that is
not in this list, write it down and check your
operating system documentation both on
screen and in the manual. If you can find no
reference to the message and its meaning is not
clear, contact your support representative
for assistance.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where x = 1-4) – Fixed disk is not
working or not configured properly. This may
mean that the hard drive type identified in your
Setup Utility does not agree with the type
detected by the Power On Self Test (POST).
Run the Setup Utility to check for the hard disk
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.
*Extended RAM Failed at offset:nnnn –
Extended memory not working or not config-
ured properly. If you have an installed a memory
upgrade module verify that the module is proper-
ly installed. If it is properly installed you may
want to check your Windows Setup so it is not
trying to use unavailable memory until you can
contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed – Where nnnn
is the amount of memory in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP – Type
of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in
Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive
type identified in your Setup Utility does not
agree with the type detected by the Power On
Self Test (POST). Run the Setup Utility to
correct the inconsistency.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed – Where nnnn
is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested by the Power On Self Test
(POST). (This can only appear if you have an
SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Failing Bits:nnnn – The hex number nnnn
is a map of the bits at the memory address
(in System, Extended, or Shadow memory)
which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in
*Diskette drive A error or Diskette drive B
error – Drive A: or B:is present but fails the
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*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP – Type
of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in
Setup. This means that the floppy disk drive
type identified in your Setup Utility does not
agree with the type detected by the Power On
Self Test (POST). Run the Setup Utility to correct
the inconsistency.
*Keyboard error nn – BIOS discovered a stuck
key and displays the scan code for the stuck key.
You may have to replace your keyboard but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 1 nnnn – Parity error found in
the system bus.BIOS attempts to locate the
address and display it on the screen. If it cannot
locate the address,it displays ????. This is a
potentially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Monitor type does not match CMOS – Run
SETUP – Monitor type not correctly identified
in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS
is corrupted, run the Setup Utility and set all set-
tings to the default conditions. If you still get this
error, contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn – Parity error found in
the I/O bus.BIOS attempts to locate the address
and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate
the address,it displays ????. This is a poten-
tially data destroying failure. Contact your
support representative.
*Invalid VRAM media type – Problem with
VRAM 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.
#*Operating system not found – Operating
system cannot be located on either drive A: or
drive C: Enter the Setup Utility and see if fixed
disk and drive A: are properly identified and that
the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have
changed your installation greatly the operating
system should be on drive C:. If the Setup Utility
is correctly set your hard drive is probably
corrupted and your system may have to be
re-installed from your back up media.
#*Press <F1> to resume,<F2> to SETUP – is
displayed after any recoverable error message.
Press the F1 key to continue the boot process or
the F2 key to enter Setup and change any settings.
*Keyboard controller error – The keyboard
controller failed test. You may have to replace
your keyboard or keyboard controller but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
#Press <F2> to enter SETUP – message is dis-
played during Power On Self Test (POST). The
message can be turned off by the Setup Utility
Boot Options Submenu, (see pages 106–107), but
the F2 key will still perform the same function.
*Keyboard error – Keyboard not working. You
may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard
controller but may be able to use an external
keyboard until then. Contact your support
representative.
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#*Previous boot incomplete – Default con-
figuration used – Previous Power On Self
Test (POST) did not complete successfully.
Power On Self Test (POST) loads default
values and offers to run Setup. If the failure
was caused by incorrect values and they are
not corrected,the next boot will likely fail also.
If using the default settings does not allow you to
complete a successful boot sequence you should
turn off the power with the Power Switch and
contact your support representative.
*System battery is dead – Replace and run
SETUP – The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold
up battery is dead. This is part of your BIOS
and is a board mounted battery which requires
a support representative to change. You can con-
tinue operating but you will have to use Setup
Utility default values or reconfigure your Setup
Utility every time you turn off your notebook.
This battery has an expected life of 2 to 3 years.
*System RAM Failed at offset:nnnn – System
memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k
block at which the error was detected. This
means that there is a fault in your built-in mem-
ory. If you continue to operate you risk corrupting
your data. Contact your support representative
for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed – Where nnnn is the
amount of system memory in kilobytes success-
fully tested.
System BIOS shadowed – System BIOS copied
to shadow RAM.
*System timer error – The timer test failed.
The main clock that operates the computer is
faulty. Requires repair of system board. Contact
your support representative for repairs.
*Real time clock error – Real-time clock fails
BIOS test. May require board repair. Contact
your support representative.
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP –
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or mod-
ified incorrectly, perhaps by an application pro-
gram that changes data stored in BIOS memo-
ry. Run Setup and reconfigure the system.
*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
support representative.
UMB upper limit segment address:nnnn –
Displays the address of the upper limit of
Upper Memory Blocks,indicating released
segments of the BIOS memory which may
be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed – Where nnnn
is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
Video BIOS shadowed – Video BIOS success-
fully copied to shadow RAM.
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When using the internal modem with applica-
tions which are not factory installed see the
application documentation.
MODEM SETUP AND COMMANDS
The operating system and application software
that is factory installed detects the modem
characteristics and provides the necessary com-
mand strings to operate the modem. The inter-
nal modem operation is controlled by generic
AT commands from the operating system and
application software. The standard long form
result codes may, in some cases, be displayed on
your screen to keep you informed of the actions
of your modem. The operating system and
application software may suppress display of
the result codes. Examples of result codes are:
Recovery Directions
1. Put the Recovery CD-ROM in the
CD-ROMdrive.
2.Start your notebook.
Figure 5-1 Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release
3. Set the operating system source to be the
CD-ROM drive.
EMERGENCY CD-ROM DRIVE
TRAY RELEASE
4. Follow the instructions on your screen.
5. When recovery is complete, remove the
Recovery CD-ROM, replace it in its sleeve
and store it.
If for some reason the eject button fails, you
can open the disk tray with a paper clip or simi-
lar 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.
(Figure 5-1.)
OK
NO CARRIER
NO DIALTONE
CONNECT 56000
(Connection complete at 56,000 bps.)
ERROR
6. Restart your notebook.
7. Reset your operating system source to be the
hard drive,if you wish.
FAX
RING (This means an incoming call.)
BUSY
NO ANSWER
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Remember that you must set the Boot
menu in the BIOS setup utility to CD-
ROM Drive, or use the Esc key during
the boot-up sequence to change the
setting so the BIOS loads the operating
system from the CD-ROM, not the hard
drive. (See page 106 for ways to set the
operating system source.)
As long is there is no boot disk in the
CD-ROM drive or the floppy disk drive
your notebook will boot from the hard
drive, regardless of the operating system
source setting.
Your notebook now has all of the software
installed that was installed when you received it
from the factory. You must now set up the file
for your Save-to-Disk function (see Setting Up
Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation starting on
page 113), load any programs which you pur-
chased and installed after you got your note-
book,and restore your data files. If you did not
choose the format and recover option your data
files will still exist. You are now ready to operate.
C A U T I O N
User data and user installed applications
can not be recovered from the
Recovery CD-ROM.
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Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 172
Increasing Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 173
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If you accidentally spill liquid on
your notebook:
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on
your notebook.
SECTION SIX
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
If you use your LifeBook 900 Series from
Fujitsu carefully, you will increase its life and
reliability. This section provides some tips for
looking after the notebook and the battery.
1. Turn it off.
If you are carrying your notebook in a brief-
case, or any other carrying case,make sure
that there are no objects in the case pressing
on the lid of your notebook.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer
if needed.
4. If your notebook will not boot after it has
dried out, call your support representative.
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Do not drop your notebook.
CARING FOR YOUR NOTEBOOK
■
The LifeBook 900 Series is a durable but
Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-free
cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents.
■
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Avoid exposure to water, sand, dust,and
other environmental hazards.
sensitive electronic device. Treat it with
respect and care.
■
Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.
Do not expose your notebook to direct sunlight
for long periods of time as temperatures above
140° F (60° C) may damage your notebook.
■
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable
carrying case.
■
Keep it away from food and beverages.
■
Keep the covers closed on the connectors and
slots when they are not in use.
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6. Put your notebook in Suspend mode when it
is turned on and you are not actually using it.
INCREASING BATTERY LIFE
CARING FOR YOUR BATTERIES
To increase battery life:
If your notebook is to be stored for a month
or longer, turn the machine off and remove
all Lithium ion batteries. Store your notebook
and batteries separately in a cool,dry location.
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.
7.Limit your CD-ROM access.
1.
Power your notebook through the AC
or optional auto/airline adapter
whenever possible.
8. Disable the Windows 95 CD automatic
insertion function. (See page 47.)
2. If your notebook is running on battery
power all day, connect it to the AC adapter
overnight to recharge the battery.
9. Always use fully charged batteries.
3. Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable.
4. Keep the volume level as low as possible for
comfortable operation.
5. Set the power management for the maximum
battery life profile of the PowerPanel settings
or set an even longer life combination with
the BIOSsetup utility. (See page 96 for
instruction on these settings.)
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Appendix A – Specifications
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
LifeBook 990Tx2 Specifications . . . . . . . 176
Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Appendix B – Glossary
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L2 Cache Memory
512KB Pipeline Burst SRAM.
Video RAM
4MB SGRAM.
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix A provides the hardware and envi-
ronmental specifications for your LifeBook 900
Series and its peripherals.
Expansion Memory
Mass Storage
Floppy Disk Drive
16MB, 32MB and 64MB SDRAM Modules
extend system memory up to 160MB; instal-
lable in two DIMM (dual-in-line memory
module) slots in a compartment in the bottom
of the notebook. SDRAM Modules are recom-
mended but EDO RAM Modules will work.
Fujitsu product numbers:
One modular 3.5", floppy disk drive which
accommodates a 1.44MB or a 720KB floppy
disk, Fujitsu Model FPCFDD04.
One optional external floppy disk drive, Fujitsu
Model FPCFDA02.
WARRANTY
Your notebook is backed by a limited warranty
and includes toll-free technical support;call
1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487.) Check the
service kit that came with your notebook for
warranty terms and conditions.
Hard Drive
One factory installed 5.0GB, 2.5" (12.7 mm)
fixed hard drive unit.
One optional modular 3.0GB hard drive,
Fujitsu Model FPCHDD02.
32MB SDRAM,FPCEM11.
64MB SDRAM,FPCEM10.
LIFEBOOK 990TX2 SPECIFICATIONS
Microprocessor
Intel Pentium II 266MHz,L1 and L2 cache,
PCI bus architecture,and CardBus architecture.
Installing an EDO RAM Module will cause your
entire system to operate at the slower EDO timing.
8MB EDO RAM,FPCEM01A.
16MB EDO RAM,FPCEM02A.
32MB EDO RAM,FPCEM03.
CD-ROM Drive
Memory
System Memory
32MB SDRAM with ECC.
One modular, factory installed,24-speed
maximum,2.5" (12.7 mm) drive,
Fujitsu Model FPCCD05.
64MB EDO RAM, Third party only.
BIOS Memory
L1 Cache Memory
512KB Flash ROM.
32KB within CPU.
256 Bytes CMOS-RAM with back-up battery.
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Audio
Video
C A U T I O N
SoundBlaster-compatible 16-bit stereo
PCM/FM sound chip.
Spatializer 3D-Stereo multiple speaker
effect support.
MIDI/joystick interface with adapter cable.
Wavetable support.
Stereo headphone jack, 1 Vrms, or less,
minimum impedance 32 Ohms.
Stereo line input jack,880 mVrms or less,
minimum impedance 10K Ohms.
Mono microphone jack,125 mVp-p or less,
minimum impedance 10K Ohms.
Two built-in speakers – 28 mm
diameter (stereo).
MPEG-1 video data decompression software.
Zoomed Video support via PC Card Slot 1.
3D-Graphics support.
TV input/output in NTSC/PAL and S-Video
composite video formats.
Your internal modem is designed to allow
faster downloads from K56flex compliant
digital sources. Maximum achievable
download transmission rates may not reach
56 Kbps and will vary with line conditions.
Pre-Installed Software
Microsoft Windows 95.
LapLink by Traveling Software.
MegaPhone by AVEO, Inc.
VirusScan by McAfee.
C A U T I O N
The internal modem on all notebooks
distributed by Fujitsu PC Corporation
are not intended for use with the public
telephone networks outside the United
States and Canada.
Audio Rack 32 for Windows 95 by
ESS Technology, Inc.
PC Doctor by Watergate Software.
Tioman ProSwap by Agaté Technologies.
ATI Video Player by ATI Technologies.
PowerPanel by Phoenix Technologies
SoftPEG by CompCore Multimedia, Inc.
One built-in monaural microphone.
Communication
Internal 56Kbps fax/data/voice modem (up to
56Kbps data/voice transmission; 14.4 Kbps
fax transmission) with DSVD (Digital simul-
taneous voice and data) support. (Internal
modem is upgradeable to the v.90 standard
when available.)
One IrDA compatible infrared port (4 Mbps).
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One stereo line in jack
Input/Output Connections
Keyboards
(see Audio specifications).
One MIDI/joystick custom connector for use
with a supplied adapter cable.
Two RCA jacks; one for composite video
output and one for composite video input.
Two S-Video ports; one for S-Video output
and one for S-Video input.
One Type III/two Type I/II PC Card slots:
PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus sup-
port; Zoomed Video support via Slot 1.
Two 6-pin mini DIN PS/2 compatible connectors,
one for external mouse, external keyboard, or
external numeric keypad.
One 25-pin D-SUB two-way Centronics type
connector for parallel input/output devices;
Bi-directional, output only or ECP.
One 240-pin connector for Docking Station.
One 15-pin D-SUB connector for XGA external
monitor (see Displays specifications).
One 9-pin D-SUB connector for RS-232C serial
input/output devices.
Built-In Keyboard with 101 key PS/2
compatible keyboard functionality.
Total number of keys: 86.
Function keys: 12, F1 through F12.
Feature extension key: Fn.
Windows 95 keys:3,two Start keys and
one Application key.
Key pitch:19 mm.
Key stroke: 3 mm.
Built-in ErgoTrac pointing device with left
and right buttons.
Built-in palmrest.
Displays
Built-in color flat-panel, XGA,TFT active
matrix LCD display.
Diagonal dimension: 13.3".
1024 x 768 pixels resolution, 16M colors.
800 x 600 pixels resolution, 16M colors.
640 x 480 pixels resolution, 16M colors.
SVGA, VGA,and XGA compatible.
External Keyboard Support
PS/2 compatible.
One dual connector for 2 USB
(Universal Serial Bus) input/output devices.
One 25-pin special connector for external
floppy disk drive connection.
One modular RJ-11 telephone line connector.
One stereo headphone jack
(see Audio specifications).
One mono microphone jack
(see Audio specifications).
External Numeric Keypad Support
PS/2 compatible.
External Monitor Support.
SVGA, VGA, and XGA compatible CRT displays.
1280 x 1024 pixels resolution,64K colors.
1024 x 768 pixels resolution,16M colors.
800 x 600 pixels resolution, 16M colors.
640 x 480 pixels resolution, 16M colors.
External Mouse Support
PS/2 compatible.
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Dual Battery Configuration
Power
Dimensions and Weight
Operating time of up to 3 hours. Rapid charge
(notebook off or in Suspend Mode) in about
5 hours.Standard charge (normal use with
limited CD and hard drive access) in about
fifteen (15) hours,using an optional second
Lithium ion battery, Fujitsu Model FPCBP09
in addition to the main battery.
Batteries
Overall Dimensions
Approximately 12.3" x 10.2" x 2.4".
(312 mm x 259 mm x 61 mm.)
One Lithium ion battery. Rechargeable,10.8V,
2800 mAh. Operating time of up to 1.5
hours. Rapid charge (notebook off or in
Suspend mode) in about three (3) hours.
Standard charge (normal use with limited
CD-ROM drive and hard drive access) in
about nine (9) hours.
One optional second Lithium ion battery,
Fujitsu Model FPCBP09. Rechargeable, 10.8V,
2800 mAh. Operating time of up to 1.5 hours.
Rapid charge (notebook off or in suspend
mode) in about three (3) hours. Standard
charge (normal use with limited CD-ROM
drive and hard drive access) in about
nine (9) hours.
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4.0 Kg) with floppy
disk drive,CD-ROM drive,and main
battery installed.
AC Adapter
Environmental Requirements
Temperature
Operating: 5° to 35° C (41° to 95° F).
Non-operating: -15° to 60° C (5° to 140° F).
Autosensing 100-240V AC,43W, supplying 16V
DC to the notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC05,
includes an AC cable.
Optional Auto/Airline Adapter
Autosensing 12/24V DC, 43W supplying
16V DC to the Notebook, Fujitsu Model
FPCCAA02.
Humidity
Operating: 20% to 85%, relative,non-condensing.
Non-operating; 8% to 85%, relative,
non-condensing.
Power Management
C A U T I O N
Altitude
Save-to-Disk, Suspend, Idle and Standby
power savings modes. When the battery is fully
charged the computer can remain in Suspend
mode for approximately 24 hours or more.
Actual battery life will vary based on
screen brightness, applications, features,
power management settings, battery con-
ditioning, and other customer preferences.
CD-ROM or hard drive usage may also
have a significant impact on battery life.
Operating:10,000 feet (3,048 m) maximum.
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
9 kV.
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LANdock, Fujitsu Model FPCDS11A.
The LANdock provides connections for:
Theft Prevention Lock
C A U T I O N
Lock slot on the left side panel for use with
physical restraining security systems. The lock-
ing system by Kensington is recommended.
The AC adapter for the LANdock is not
the same as the one for your notebook.
Do not use them interchangeably.
RS-232C Serial device.
Parallel device.
VGA/SVGA/XGA monitor.
Mouse (PS/2).
APPROVALS
Emissions
Port Replicator, Fujitsu Model FPCPR07A.
The Port Replicator provides connections for:
Keyboard (PS/2).
FCC Part 15, FCC Part 68,FTZ.
Slots for Two Type II/one Type III PC Cards
without Zoomed Video support.
Telephone line (RJ-11).
10/100 Base-T Ethernet line (RJ-45).
MIDI/joystick device.
Two USB devices.
External floppy disk drive.
Stereo headphone.
Safety
UL,C-UL,CSA.
One RS-232C Serial device.
One Parallel device.
One VGA/SVGA/XGA monitor.
One Mouse (PS/2).
FCC Certification
See statement at the front of the User’s Guide.
One Keyboard (PS/2).
DOC (Industry Canada) Certification
See statement at the front of the User’s Guide.
One Telephone line (RJ-11).
An External floppy disk drive.
An AC Power adapter.
POPULAR ACCESSORIES
Other accessories are available, contact your
authorized Fujitsu reseller.
Second Lithium ion battery, Fujitsu Model
FPCBP09.
The LANdock can be powered from a power
adapter which is included with the LANdock,
Fujitsu Model FPCAC06.
The Port Replicator is powered from the AC
Adapter which is included with your notebook.
Second 3.0GB hard drive, Fujitsu Model
FPCHDD02.
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Cache Memory
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY
AC Adapter
A device which converts the AC voltage from a
wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power
your computer.
An abbreviation for binary digit.A single piece
of information which is either a one (1)
or a zero (0).
A block of memory built into the microprocessor
which is very much faster to access than your sys-
tem RAM and is used in specially structured ways
to make your overall data handling time faster.
bps
An abbreviation for bits per second. Used to
describe data transfer rates.
CardBus
Active-Matrix Display
A faster, 32-bit version of the PC Card interface
which offers performance similar to the 32-bit
PCI architecture.
A type of technology for making flat-panel dis-
plays which has a transistor or similar device
for every pixel on the screen.
Boot
To start-up a computer and load its operating
system from disk, ROM or other storage media
into RAM.
CD-ROM
Auto/Airline Adapter
Compact disc read only memory. This is a form
of digital data storage which is read optically
with a laser rather than with a magnetic head.
A typical CD-ROM can contain about 600MB
of data and is not subject to heads crashing into
the surface and destroying the data when there
is a failure nor to wear from reading.
A device which converts the DC voltage from
an automobile cigarette lighter or aircraft DC
power outlet to the DC voltage needed to power
your notebook.
Bus
An electrical circuit with at least as many wires
as there are bits in your words which passes
data between the CPU and the sub-assemblies
inside your computer.
BIOS
Basic Input-Output System.A computer pro-
gram and set of default parameters stored in
ROM which tests and operates your computer
when you turn it on until it loads your installed
operating system from disk. Information from
the BIOS is transferred to the installed operat-
ing system to provide it with information on
the configuration and status of the hardware.
Byte
8 bits of parallel binary information.
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Command
DIMM
Cylinder, head and sector translation.
Conversion of hard disk access addressing to
the cylinder, head and sector form. The termi-
nology is historical left from the days when data
was stored on a series cylindrical drums. The
head designates the reading device, similar to
the head on your cassette recorder only
mounted on a movable arm. Another
An instruction which you give your operating
system. Example: run a particular application
or format a floppy disk.
Dual-in-line memory module.
Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage
media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard disk,
if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk,if it is a
floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is
commonly called a diskette.
Configuration
The combination of hardware and software
that makes up your system and how it is
allocated for use.
addressing method is LBA.
CRT
Disk Drive
Cathode Ray Tube.A display device which uses
a beam of electronic particles striking a lumi-
nescent screen. It produces a visual image by
varying the position and intensity of the beam.
The hardware which spins the disk and has the
heads and control circuitry for reading and
writing the data on the disk.
CMOS RAM
Complementary metal oxide semiconductor
random access memory. This is a technology
for manufacturing random access memory
which requires very low levels of power to operate.
Diskette
Data
A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.
The information a system stores and processes.
COM Port
DMA
Abbreviation for communication port.
This is your serial interface connection to
other equipment.
DC
Direct Memory Access.Special circuitry for
memory to memory transfers of data which do
not require CPU action.
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.
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DOS
DVD
Extended Memory
Disk Operating System
(MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).
Digital Versatile Disk - Originally known as
digital video disk,it is a compact disk and disk
drive system which uses an interchangeable
dual-lens system using lasers of two different
wavelengths and data storage on two layers of
the disk.Standard CD-ROMs are read with the
longer wavelength, DVD-ROMs with a shorter
wavelength.A DVD-ROM with two layers can
store up to 8.5GB per layer. When used with the
recommended MPEG-2 video compression the
video is full-screen,full-motion.
All memory more than the 640KB recognized
by MS-DOS as system memory.
Driver
FCC
A computer program which converts applica-
tion and operating system commands to exter-
nal devices into the exact form required by a
specific brand and model of device in order
to produce the desired results from that
particular equipment.
Federal Communication Commission.
Floppy Disk
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage
media which is highly flexible.
Floppy Disk Drive
The hardware which spins a highly flexible disk
of magnetic material and has the heads and
control circuitry for reading and writing the
data on the disk.
DSVD
Digital Simultaneous Voice and Data –
A standard for sharing digital voice and data
over a single analog t elephone line.
ECP
Extended Capability Port.A set of standards
for high speed data communication and inter-
connection between electronic devices.
GB
Gigabyte.
ESD
Gigabyte
1,073,741,824 bytes
(2 raised to the thirtieth power).
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.
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Hard Disk
IDE
KB
A spinning platter of magnetic data storage
media where the platter is very stiff.
Intelligent Drive Electronics.A type of control
interface for a hard disk drive which is inside
the hard disk drive unit.
Kilobyte.
Kilobyte
Hard Drive
1,024 bytes (2 raised to the tenth power).
The hardware which spins the stiff disk of mag-
netic material and has the heads and control
circuitry for reading and writing the data on
the disk as well as the disk itself.
Impedance
The amount of resistance to the flow of
electric current.
K56flex Modem
The modem protocol co-authored by Lucent
and Rockwell that enables high speed internet
downloads over standard telephone lines.
Traditional modems assume that both ends
of a modem communication have an analog
connection to the public switched telephone
network.K56flex takes advantage of the
situation with one end of the communication
being a high speed digital connection.
Infrared
Hexadecimal
Light just beyond the red portion of the visible
light spectrum which is invisible to humans.
A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit
binary number. (0-9,A, B, C, D, E, F)
Example: 2F in hexadecimal = 00101111
in binary = 47 in decimal.
IR
An abbreviation for infrared.
IrDA
I/O
Infrared Data Association. An organization
which produces standards for communication
using infrared as the carrier.
Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your
computer in electronic form.
LAN
Local Area Network. An interconnection of
computers and peripherals within a single
limited geographic location which can pass
programs and data amongst themselves.
I/O Port
IRQ
The connector and associated control circuits
for data entering and leaving your computer in
electronic form.
Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hard-
ware signal to the CPU that an external event
has occurred which needs to be processed.
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LBA
Megabyte
MMX Technology
Logical Block Addressing. A method of locating
data stored on a disk.
1,048,576 bytes (2 raised to the twentieth
power).
MMX technology is an Intel processor enhance-
ment that improves multimedia and communi-
cation applications. The Pentium processor with
MMX technology boasts three primary architec-
tural design enhancements: 57 powerful new
instructions specifically designed to manipulate
and process video, audio and graphical data effi-
ciently; Single Instruction Multiple Data (SIMD)
enabling one instruction to perform the same
function on multiple pieces of data; and more L1
cache for a total of 32KB.
LCD
Megahertz
1,000,000 cycles per second.
Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which
makes images by controlling the orientation of
crystals in a crystalline liquid.
Memory
A repository for data and applications which is
readily accessible to your computer CPU.
Lithium ion battery
A type of rechargeable battery which is not sub-
ject to the memory effect that Nickel Cadmium
batteries are and which have a high power-time
life for their size.
MHz
Megahertz.
MIDI
Modem
Musical Instrument Digital Interface.A stan-
dard communication protocol for exchange of
information between computers and sound
producers such as synthesizers.
A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator.
The equipment which connects a computer or
other data terminal to a communication line.
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.
Monaural
A system using one channel to process sound
from all sources.
MB
Megabyte.
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MPU-401
Parallel Port
Moving Pictures Experts Goup - An organization
under the International Standards Organization
which is tasked with generating standards for
digital video and audio data compression.
A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.
A connection to another device through which
data is transferred as a block of bits simultane-
ously with a wire for each bit in the block and
with other wires only for control of the device
not for transfer of data.
NTSC
National TV Standards Commission. The
standard for TV broadcast and reception
for the USA.
MPEG-1
The first standard developed by MPEG which
defined coding for a combined audio-visual
signal at a rate of 1.5Mbit/sec. It is intended
to process video with a source resolution of
352 x 240 pixels at 30 frames/sec, one fourth
the resolution of broadcast television.
Partition
Operating System
A block of space on a hard disk which is set
aside and made to appear to the operating sys-
tem as if it were a separate disk and is addressed
by the operating system accordingly.
A group of control programs that convert
application commands,including driver
programs,into the exact form required by a
specific brand and model of microprocessor
in order to produce the desired results from
that particular equipment.
PCMCIA
MPEG-2
PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal
Computer Memory Card International
Association. The Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association is an organiza-
tion that sets standards for add-in cards for
personal computers.
The second standard developed by MPEG
which defined coding for a combined audio-
visual signal at a rate of 6.0Mbit/sec. It is
intended to process video with a source resolu-
tion of 720 x 480 pixels at 30 frames/sec, the
resolution of broadcast television.
PAL
Phase Alternation by Line. The standard for
color television in Western Europe and most of
Asia and Africa..
Peripheral Device
A piece of equipment which performs a specific
function associated with but not integral to a
computer. Examples: a printer, a modem,
a CD-ROM drive.
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PIO
PS/2
Resume
Parallel Input/Output.
An IBM series of personal computers which
established a number of standards for connect-
ing external devices such as keyboards and
monitors.
To proceed after interruption. In your
Computer this refers to returning to active
operation after having been in one of the sus-
pension states.
Pitch (keyboard)
The distance between the centers of the letter
keys of keyboard.
RAM
ROM
Pixel
Random Access Memory. A hardware compo-
nent of your computer that holds binary infor-
mation (both program and data) as long as it
has the proper power applied to it.
Read Only Memory. A form of memory in
which information is stored by physically alter-
ing the material.Data stored in this way can not
be changed by your Computer and does not
require power to maintain it.
The smallest element of a display, a dot of color
on your display screen. The more pixels per
area the clearer your image will appear.
POST
RAM Module
Power On Self Test.A program which is part of
the BIOS which checks the configuration and
operating condition of your hardware whenever
power is applied to your computer. Status and
error messages may be displayed before the
operating system is loaded. If failures so serious
that operation can not continue are detected
the operating system will not be loaded.
A printed circuit card with memory and
associated circuitry which allows the user
to add additional memory to the computer
without special tools.
SCSI
Small Computer Systems Interface (pronounced
scuzzy). An American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) standard for connecting
multiple (up to 7) high speed parallel devices
to a computer.
Reset
The act of reloading the operating system.
A reset erases all information stored in RAM.
SDRAM
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Program
Restart
An integrated set of coded commands to your
computer telling your hardware what to do and
how and when to do it.
See Reset.
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Status Indicator
System Clock
Synchronous Graphic Random Access Memory.
A display which reports the condition of some
portion of your hardware.On your Computer
this is an LCD screen just above the keyboard.
An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which
synchronizes the operation of the system and is
counted to provide time of day and date.
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.
Stereo (audio)
A system using two channels to process sound
from two different sources.
TFT
Thin Film Transistor - A technology for flat
display panels which uses a thin film matrix of
transistors to control each pixel of the display
screen individually.
Shadow RAM
Stroke (keyboard)
The amount of travel of a key when it is pressed
from resting to fully depressed.
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.
UL
Underwriters Laboratories - An independent
organization that tests and certifies the electri-
cal safety of devices.
Suspend
To make inoperative for a period of time. Your
notebook uses various suspension states to
reduce power consumption and prolong the
charge of your battery.
USB
Universal Serial Bus - A bus standard developed
by the PC and telecom industry to allow plug
and play of computer peripherials.USB allows
up to 127 devices to be run simultaneously by
daisy-chaining. Dual USB ports provide two
separate chains.
SVGA
Super VGA.
SRAM
Static random access memory. A specific tech-
nology of making RAM which does not require
periodic data refreshing.
S-Video
Super Video. A component video system for
driving a TV or computer monitor.
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V.90
XGA
A new 56K modem international standard
developed by the ITU (International
Telecommunications Union).
Extended VGA.
Zoomed Video
A CardBus enhancement which provides a
high-speed I/O path for video. The Zoomed
Video support on PC Card slot 1 of your note-
book provides simultaneous audio and video
conversion for use with digital video, digital
cameras,MPEG and TV decoders.
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.
3D–Stereo
A sound processing system which produces
a sound field which gives the sensation of
three-dimensional sound from a single set of
stereo speakers
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 par tition of a
hard disk; a file or directory of floppy diskette
or hard disk.
3D–Graphics
Visual displays that give the sensation of having
three dimensions.
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Arrow icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Auto suspend timeout . . . . . . . . . . 98,101
Automatic insertion function . . 21-22,37,173
Boot
Booting . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 57,77,105
adapter . . . . . . . . . 2-3,7,11-12,19-20,
23-27,29,53, 121-122,
129-130,138,146, 150,
173,179-181
adapter indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57,105-107
options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149, 153,167
sector protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55-56,146,
161-162,167-168
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 7,11,17-18,20-21,
25-28,45,57, 118,
Access indicators . . . . . . . . . . 21-22,24,40
Active-matrix display . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Adjustment feet. . . . . . . . . . 10,19,36,139
123-124, 155-161,
171,173,179,185
Bootable CD-ROM. . . . . . . . . . . . 57,151
Brightness . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 18,26,39, 160,
163,173,179
Battery
level indicator. . . . . . . . . . 20-21,27-28
life. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18,26,41-43, 101,
171, 173,179
Advanced menu . . . . . . . . 55,68-71,73-75,
Cache memory . . . . . . . . . . . 66, 176,181
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
CapsLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,19,23
CardBus . . . . . . . . . 126,176,178,181,189
77, 79,81,83-84,
86,88-89,
power . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,11,41-42,173
133,165
Bi-directional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,178
American TV standard . . . . . . . . . . 9,133
BIOS setup utility . . . . . . 6,12-13,39-41,43,
45-47,55-57,59,71,
Applications . . . . . . . . . . 4,12,15, 20,22,
24-26,39,47, 114,
CD
92,107, 133,150,
automatic insertion function . . . . . 21-22,
37,173
player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
121-122,128-130,148,
158,161,165,169-170,
179,185,188
162,170,173
Block addressing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,185
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access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149,160,173
Conditions of use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Dead battery
alarm level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
suspend mode . . . . . 29, 155-156,158-159
warning condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Control panel . . . . . . . 22,30-31,34,38-39,
drive. . . . . . . . . . . 2-3,6,17-19,21-22,
24,26,36,50, 57,64,
47-48,51,60,
124, 126,142
107,115-119,123,145,
147-149,151, 169-170,
176, 179,186
Default value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Digital PBX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,132
DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,176,182
CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44,46, 97-98,103,
109,161,176,
181-182,184-185
Charging indicator . . . . . . . . . . 20,27,161
Checksum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
CHS translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Cigarette lighter . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 156,181
Closed cover switch . . . . . . . . 5-6,163-164
CMOS RAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,182
COM port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,182
Communication mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,68,79
CRT . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 68,79,133,178,182
Disk
Cursor. . . . . . . . . . . 4,6,13,29-33, 41-42,
50,54,59,67, 77,89,
diskette. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50,52, 61,93,
107, 118,150,
95,102, 107,118
166,182,189
drive . . . . . . . . . . 50,52,107,118,166
errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Custom toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Data security . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 56-58,90
Display
compression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
panel. . . . . . . . . . 4-6,17-18,23-25,33,
68,103,133,142
Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57,60-61,
109, 147,188
DMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 71,74,182
DMA channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
DC power . . . . . . . . . . 7,11,140, 144,181
Composite video . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9,53,79,
133,177-178
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ESD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134,136,179,183
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,142,180
European TV standard . . . . . . . . . . 9,133
Faulty battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27,173
port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 116,139
station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4,43, 47,49,
126,146,169,177
Double-click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31,41,48
Drive designators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
FCC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,183
Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . 55,59,67,89,95,
102, 107,110-112
Feet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,18-19,36,
139,179
Extended memory . . . . . . . 62,136, 166,183
Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148, 152,154,
165,183,186
File transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49
Fixed disk . . . . . . . . . . . . 93-94,166-167
External floppy disk drive . . . . . . . 7,22,34,
52,56,75, 116,
DSVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,177,183
121-122,140,144,
Floppy disk drive . . . . . . . . 2-3,6-7, 17,19,
22,24, 34-36,50,52,
176,178,180
DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,22, 50,57,
116-117
External monitor . . . . . . . . . 4,8-9, 33,57,
115-116,133, 140,
56,61,75, 115-117,
121-122,140,144, 147,
150, 166-167,170, 176,
178-180,183
ECP mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,178,183
Electro-static discharge . . . 134,136,179,183
144,163,165,178
F1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33, 58-59,167,178
F2 . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,56-58,136, 161,167
F5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,59
F9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
F10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,59,133, 163,165
Floppy disk drive access indicator . . . . 22,35
Floppy disk format . . . . . . . . . . . . 34,57
ErgoTrac . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6, 13,17,29-31,
33,44,77, 151,178
Error message . . . . . . . . . . . 13,24, 46,51,
58, 162,165-167
Fn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33,57, 133,
163, 165,178
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Gigabyte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Half duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15,20,22,26-27,
30-31,41,47,50-52,
Joystick . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3,7-8, 115-116,
129-130, 140,
177-178,180
60, 118,142
IDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69,75, 126,184
Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,97, 101,103
Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,184
Inactivity shutoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Inactivity suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
K56flex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,47, 177,184
KB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 109,184
Hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 44,46,64-65,
97,101,166, 182,
184, 186,189
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . 4-6,8,17-19,23-24,
29,32-33,40, 46,49,
Hard disk timeout . . . . . . . . . . 46,97,101
69,76-77,91, 115-116,
131, 140-141,144, 147,
151-152,158,164, 167,
Hard drive
access . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,22,46,179
access indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Infrared. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,8-9, 17,47-49,
177,184
178, 180,187-188
Kilobyte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Internal hard drive . . . . . . . . 22,38-39,41,
Hardware data security . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hardware security passwords . . . . . . . . . 12
Hardware volume control. . . . . . . . . 34,49
Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,181-182
Headphones . . . . . . . . 8,115-116, 131,148
Hexadecimal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,184
Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,35, 37-38,127,
147-148
44-45,93, 113-114,
151,162
LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . 26,28,126, 160,184
Internal modem . . . . . . . . 3,8-9,17, 39,47,
49,81,116, 131-132,
LANdock. . . . . . . . . . 9,115-116,138-142,
150,180
169,177
IrDA . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,9,47,73, 177,184
IRQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-75,81-83,184
LBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65, 182,185
LBA mode control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
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LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,6,8, 52-53,103,
133, 164,178, 185,188
Megabyte . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,89, 109,185
Megahertz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Monaural . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177,185
Monitor . . . . . . . . . 4,8-9,33,57,115-116,
133,140,142,144, 163,
License agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14
Memory
165, 167,178, 180,188
Lithium ion battery . . . . . . . . . 2-3,6-7,11,
20,24, 26-28,41,50,
cache . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62,66-67
capacity . . . . . . . . . . . 10,34,134-136
upgrade compartment . . . . . . . . 10,134
upgrade module . . . . . . . . 46,113, 115,
134-136, 152,166
Mono microphone . . . 3,8,116,131,177-178
115-117,123-124,128,
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,8,29-31,33-34,
69,76-77,91, 103,
179-180,185
Low battery alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . 28,159
LPT port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,185
115-116,131,140-141,
144,147, 151-152,
MHz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109,185
178,180
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5,7-8, 34,
Main battery . . . . . . . . . . 10,27,128-129,
155-157,160,179
49,115-116,
131,177-178
Mouse cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,77
MPEG-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4,177,186
MPU-401 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Main menu. . . . . . . . . . . 55,57-58, 60-63,
MIDI . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3,7-8,48, 115-116,
129-130,140,177-178,
66-67,136,
149-152,162
180,185-186
Multi-function bay . . . . . . . 2-3,5-7,10,20,
22,27,34-35,50-52,
Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,15
Maximum battery life . . . . . . 18,41-43,173
Maximum capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Maximum performance . . . . . . . . . . 41-43
MMX technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
117-121,124,134-135,
Modem . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4,8-9,17, 26,39,
42-44,46-47,49,81,
150,157,159
Multi-sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
100,116,126,131-132,
145,147,153, 160,169,
177,184-186,189
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NTSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,9, 79,116,
133,177,186
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,58,91-94,
150-151,162
Pointing device . . . . . . . . 4-6,13,17,29-31,
33,44,77,151,178
Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . 8,23,32-33,
116, 131,178
Password on boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91,93
Port replicator . . . . . . . . . 9,115-116,138,
140-144,150,180
PC card. . . . . . . . . . . 4,6-7, 19,22-24,40,
47,49, 100,116,126-128,
NumLk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,19, 23,32-33
POST . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24,56,58,64,93,
136,153,162-163,
140,142,146-147,154-155,
160,166,177-178,181,189
Operating system . . . . . . . 4,12-13,15,24,
34-35,38-39,47,55-58,
60,69,93,95, 104-107,
166-168,187
PC card access indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PC-Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,48,147
PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126, 178,186
Peripheral device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176,184
PHDISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46,113-114
PIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65,187
Pitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,187
Pixel . . . . . . . . . . 33,79,165,181,187-188
Plug & Play . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,68-69,188
Power
111,114,124-125,142,
148-149,151-152, 161-162,
165-167,169-170,
adapter . . . . . . . . . . 20,28, 42-43,134,
155-160,180
indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19,29,40
management . . . . . . . . . 4,6,17, 26,28,
39,41-43,46-47,55,
57,91,93,96, 158,
163-164, 173,179
on self test . . . . . . . . 24,56,58,93, 105,
136,145,153,162-163,
166-168,187
savings . . . . . . . . . . 6,39-40,42-43,45,
47,97,101, 158,
160-161, 164,179
source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,28-29,44,
146,157,159
181-183,186-187
Output only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74,178
PAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,9,79,116,133,
177,186
Parallel port. . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 68,74-75,
115-116,132, 140,
144, 153,186
Parity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Partition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114, 186,189
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RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,126,137,166, 168,
176, 181-182,187-188
ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176, 181,187-188
RS-232. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116,132
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,19-21,23-26,
29, 44,52-53,56,
Real time clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Recovery CD-ROM. . . . . . 2,15,39,169-170
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,15,26
Reset . . . . . . . . . . . 12,56-57,85, 169,187
91,99,128, 134,136,
139,141, 146,151,
S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,8-9, 53-54,116,
133, 177-178,188
155-159,168
Save-to-disk file allocation . . . . . . 39, 46,55,
113,170
PowerPanel . . . . . . . 4,27,39,41-45, 47-48,
57,96,158, 160,
Save-to-disk mode. . . . . . . 19, 28,33,40-41,
164, 173,177
Restart . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14,22,25,35,44,
46-47,52,56, 58,91,
44-46,93,
99-100,142
PowerPanel toolbar. . . . . . . 27,41-42, 44-45
113-114,142,151-152,
154,157,166,169,187
Pre-installed software . . . . . 4,13,15, 17,39,
48, 145,177
Scr Lk indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
SCSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126,187
SDRAM . . . . . . . . . . 3,109,134,176,187
Resume . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 20-21,25,29,
33, 40,43-46,50-52,91,
Presentation profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Product code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
93,99-100,103, 120,139,
142,151,157-159,161,
Second lithium ion battery . . . . . 3,6,11,20,
24,26-27, 115-117,
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 49,52,57-58,
163-164,167,187
147, 168,181,
183,187
123-124,179-180
Resume on time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Sectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64-65
RJ-11 . . . . . . . . . 2, 8-9,116,131,140-141,
144,178,180
Quiet boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
RJ-45. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140,180
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Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,55-59,90-95,
Software data security . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Software volume control. . . . . . . . . 34,148
Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,5,177
Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . 4,34,43,47,49
SRAM . . . . . . . . . . 116, 126,166, 176,188
Standby mode . . . . . . . . . . 44,46,163-164
Standby timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98,101
Stereo line in . . . . . 3,7-8,115-116,131,178
Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178,188
Supervisor password. . . . . . . . . . . . 92-93
130,150-151,
162,180
Security menu . . . . . . . . . 12, 55,90,92-95,
151,162
Support representative . . . . 10,27,46, 49,91,
124,146-147,162-
Serial port . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 73-74,103,115-
116, 132,140, 144,188
163,166-168,172
Suspend . . . . . . . . . . 5-6,11, 19-21,23,25,
28-29, 33,39-46,49-52,
91,93,98-101, 103,118-
120, 127,139-142, 151,
Setup utility . . . . . . . . . 6,12-13,24,39-41,
43,45-47,55-60,62-63,
66-68,71,76, 78,80,
Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 25,42,44-45,
48,53,56, 114,
82,84, 86,88-90,92,
95-96, 102,106-107,
110-112,133,136, 149-152,
158, 160-162,164, 166-168,
170,173
155-159,161,163-164,
140-142,151
173,179,188
Status indicator. . . . . . . . 5-6,17,19,26-27,
Suspend mode . . . . . . . 6,11, 19,23,28-29,
39-41,43-45,49-51,98,
29, 40,99,
155-161,188
100, 103,118-120, 127,
139-142,151,155-156,
158-159,164, 173,179
Shadow RAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168,188
Shortcut menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Shorted batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Stereo . . . . . . . . . . 3,6-8,48,53, 115-116,
131, 177-178,
180,188-189
SVGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,178,180,188
System battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Stereo headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . 14,25,29, 52,56,
128, 141,147, 151,161
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System clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
System date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
System error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,142
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 12-14,24,26-28,
30-31, 33,37-38,45,51-52,
56-57,60-61,97-98,100,
USB. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,8-9,115-116,132,
140,147, 153,178,
180,188
123-125,133, 139,141,
161,163-164,168,172,
USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 147,153
USB port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9,116
User input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97-98
User password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
User registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,15
VCR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,53-54,133
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VGA. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 178,180,188-189
System memory . . . . . 10, 44-46,62,98-100,
179,181-182,188
135-136, 168,
176,183
Transfer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Troubleshooting . . . . . . 24,58,137, 145-147,
149, 151,153, 155,157,
159,161, 163,165,
System time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61
System timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
167,169
Telephone. . . . . . . . . 3-4,8,15,26,47, 100,
115-116,131,138, 143,
Tutorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
177-178, 180,183-184
TV . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,8-9, 53,79,116, 133,
177, 186,188-189
Ten-key numeric mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
TFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,178,188
Theft prevention lock . . . . . . 7,115, 130,180
Tilt adjustment feet . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,36
Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4,8-9,33,42-44,
46, 48,52-54,69,78-79,
UL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180,188
Unauthorized access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Unit label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,147
Universal serial bus . . . . . . . 9,116, 178,188
88-89,97,101,103, 116,
126, 133,147, 163-165,
168, 176-178,180, 183,
185-186,188-189
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Video output . . . . . . . . . . . 53,78-79,178
Video timeout . . . . . . . . . . 43,46,97, 101,
103,163-164
Virus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 14,48
Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,47,49, 177,183
VRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167,189
Windows . . . . . . . . . . 2,4, 6,13-15,19-21,
24-26,30-32,34,38-41,
43-45,47, 50-52,56,60,
86-87,96,118, 124-126,
128, 141-142,149, 157,
166, 173,177-178
Windows setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Windows taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Write protect . . . . . . . . . . . 35-36,93,189
XGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,178,180,189
Zoomed video . . . . . . . 3,116,126,177-178,
180,189
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