User manual FUJITSU SIEMENS LIFEBOOK B - EASYGUIDE

LIFEBOOK B Series EasyGuide Are there ... ... any technical problems or other questions you need clarified? Please contact: · your sales partner · your sales outlet For additional information, see the "LIFEBOOK Warranty" leaflet. The latest information on our products, tips, updates, etc., can be found on the Internet under: http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com Published by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Order No.: AG 1000 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 10/00 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Introduction Important notes LIFEBOOK B Series Preparing for use Working with your notebook Operating Manual Connecting external devices Energy saving functions Settings in BIOS Setup Troubleshooting and tips Technical data Index October 2000 edition DPMS and VESA are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association. Intel is a registered trademark, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation, USA. Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. OS/2 and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Zip is a trademark of Iomega Corporation. All other trademarks referenced are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners, whose protected rights are acknowledged. Copyright ã Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH 2000 All rights, including rights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similar methods, even of parts are reserved. Offenders will be liable for damages. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Delivery subject to availability. Right of technical modification reserved. Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1 Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2 Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3 Safety ................................................................................................................................................3 Notes on installing and removing boards and modules ..............................................................4 Manufacturer's notes .........................................................................................................................4 Energy saving............................................................................................................................4 Disposal and recycling...............................................................................................................4 CE certificate .....................................................................................................................................4 FCC Class B Compliance Statement .........................................................................................5 Battery storage ..................................................................................................................................5 On the move with your notebook .......................................................................................................6 Cleaning your notebook.....................................................................................................................6 Preparing for use.............................................................................................................................7 Selecting a location ...........................................................................................................................7 Preparing for operation ......................................................................................................................8 Power supply unit ......................................................................................................................9 Battery .......................................................................................................................................9 Working with your notebook ........................................................................................................ 13 Switching on ............................................................................................................................ 13 Switching off ............................................................................................................................ 13 Interior view ..................................................................................................................................... 14 Security Panel ................................................................................................................................. 15 BIOS Setup settings - Wake on Ring, Wake ON LAN and Timer Resume ............................... 16 Left side panel ................................................................................................................................. 17 Right side panel............................................................................................................................... 18 Under side ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Indicators and input devices ............................................................................................................ 20 Status indicators ...................................................................................................................... 21 Keyboard......................................................................................................................................... 22 Key combinations .................................................................................................................... 24 Touchpanel...................................................................................................................................... 25 Using the Touchpanel.............................................................................................................. 25 Calibrating the Touchpanel ...................................................................................................... 25 QuickPoint ....................................................................................................................................... 26 Configuring the QuickPoint ...................................................................................................... 28 LCD display ..................................................................................................................................... 28 Display settings ....................................................................................................................... 28 Hard disk ......................................................................................................................................... 29 PC cards ......................................................................................................................................... 29 Installing a PC card ................................................................................................................. 29 Removing a PC card................................................................................................................ 30 Using PC-LAN cards................................................................................................................ 30 Memory extension ........................................................................................................................... 31 Installing/removing memory extension..................................................................................... 31 Connecting external devices ........................................................................................................ 33 Port Replicator................................................................................................................................. 34 Connecting an external monitor ....................................................................................................... 36 Connecting an external keyboard .................................................................................................... 37 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Contents Connecting an external mouse........................................................................................................ 38 Connecting a PS/2 mouse....................................................................................................... 38 Connecting a serial mouse...................................................................................................... 39 Connecting an external printer ........................................................................................................ 39 Using the parallel port ............................................................................................................. 39 Using the serial port ................................................................................................................ 40 CD/DVD ROM................................................................................................................................. 40 Floppy disks.................................................................................................................................... 40 Establishing a direct LAN connection .............................................................................................. 42 Establishing a direct Modem connection ......................................................................................... 43 Connecting to LAN or modem using a PC card ............................................................................... 43 Connecting to a desktop PC ........................................................................................................... 44 Establishing a direct connection .............................................................................................. 44 Establishing an infrared connection......................................................................................... 44 Connecting USB devices ................................................................................................................ 45 Connecting external audio devices.................................................................................................. 46 Energy saving functions .............................................................................................................. 47 Standby mode......................................................................................................................... 47 Operating systems with APM (Windows 95, Windows NT with APM extensions) .................... 48 Idle mode ................................................................................................................................ 49 Video timeout .......................................................................................................................... 49 Hard Disk timeout ................................................................................................................... 49 Operating systems with ACPI (Windows ME and Windows 2000)........................................... 50 PHDISK (for Windows 98 and Windows NT) ........................................................................... 50 Settings in BIOS Setup ................................................................................................................. 53 Start BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................................ 53 Operating BIOS Setup .................................................................................................................... 53 Setting up the password.......................................................................................................... 54 Troubleshooting and tips ............................................................................................................. 55 Installing new software............................................................................................................ 55 Saving and restoring system files............................................................................................ 55 Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows 9x ............................................................... 55 The notebook's date or time is incorrect .................................................................................. 56 Battery indicator does not light up ........................................................................................... 56 The notebook's display remains blank..................................................................................... 56 The notebook's display is difficult to read ................................................................................ 56 The external monitor stays blank ............................................................................................ 57 The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable............................................................ 57 The notebook does not start after switch on ............................................................................ 58 The notebook stops working ................................................................................................... 58 The mouse does not work ....................................................................................................... 59 The floppy disk cannot be written ............................................................................................ 59 The printer does not print ........................................................................................................ 59 Acoustic warnings ................................................................................................................... 59 Error messages on the screen ................................................................................................ 60 Technical data ............................................................................................................................... 63 Notebook ........................................................................................................................................ 63 Battery ............................................................................................................................................ 64 Power supply unit............................................................................................................................ 64 Index .............................................................................................................................................. 65 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Introduction Innovative technology and ergonomic design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliable travel companion. Your operating system is pre-installed on the hard disk for your convenience when you use your LIFEBOOK for the first time. The configurable energy-saving functions allow you to make the most effective use of the battery capacity, you can also purchase an optional 6-cell battery for longer usage times. For mouse control your LIFEBOOK has a Touchpanel and QuickPoint. Please see the sections "Touchpanel" and "QuickPoint" for notes on usage. Your LIFEBOOK has connectors for external devices such as external monitor, USB devices and LAN-Modem. You can connect peripherals such as, USB camera, scanner, loudspeakers, gamepads, keyboard or mouse via the USB port. A Port Replicator is also supplied with your LIFEBOOK, which provides ports for example, you can connect external printers, keyboards and disk drives (FDD and CD/DVD). An audio controller, two built in loudspeakers and a built in microphone provide your LIFEBOOK with an audio capability. In this way you may incorporate voice, noise effects and music into your LIFEBOOK environment. You can also connect an external microphone and an external loudspeaker. Your LIFEBOOK has a number of security features to ensure that no unauthorised persons can access your data, for example, you can use the Security panel to enter a password. This manual tells you how to set up and work with your LIFEBOOK. Further information on this LIFEBOOK is provided: · · · · in the Getting Started manual which is provided with your LIFEBOOK in the Warranty leaflet, also provided in the information files (e. g. *.TXT, *.DOC, *.WRI, *.HLP) in the documentation of your operating system A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 1 Introduction Notational conventions Notational conventions The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows: ! i Ê Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing physical damage. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the notebook, or endanger your life. Indicates important information, which is required to use the system properly. Texts which follow this symbol describe activities that must be performed in the order shown. Texts in this typeface are screen outputs. Texts in italics indicate commands or menu items. "Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, data carriers and terms that are being emphasised. 2 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Important notes Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. In addition the manufacturer's notes contain helpful information on your notebook. Safety Most of the safety information is contained in the Getting Started manual; some of the most important information is outlined below. This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you have any questions, contact your sales outlet or your customer service centre. · · · · · If the notebook is brought into the user location from a cold environment, condensation may form. Before operating the notebook, wait until it is absolutely dry and has reached approximately the same temperature as the user location. Ensure that the power socket on the power adapter or the mains outlet is freely accessible, unless the notebook is to be operated on battery power only. In the event of a thunderstorm, all data transmission cables (modem/Lan/PC card modem) should be removed at the wall from the telephone or LAN socket. Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening and incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk) and will invalidate your warranty. Install only system expansions that satisfy the requirements and rules governing safety and electromagnetic compatibility and relating to telecommunications terminal equipment. If you install other expansions, you may damage the notebook or violate the safety regulations and regulations governing RFI suppression. Information on which system expansions are suitable can be obtained from the customer service centre or your sales outlet. Data cables for peripherals must be adequately insulated to avoid interference. When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in this operating manual. Only use batteries designed for this notebook. Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk). If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they must not be used. Do not touch the contacts of the batteries. Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery. Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste). During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on environmental conditions in the chapter entitled "Technical data" as well as the instructions in the chapter "Preparing for use". When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the paragraph "Cleaning the notebook". Keep this on-line EasyGuide and the printed Getting Started manual with your LIFEBOOK. If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include these. · · · · · · A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 3 Important notes Manufacturer's notes Notes on installing and removing boards and modules ! Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening or incorrect repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk) and will invalidate your notebook warranty. For instructions on upgrading your notebook's memory, please see the chapter "Memory extension". Manufacturer's notes Energy saving If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off. Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see "Preparing for use"). The notebook uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work for longer before having to recharge the battery. Energy saving under Windows If an external monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook, you can use the Screen Saver tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor. Select the following item in the start menu: Settings - Control Panel - Display - Display Properties - Screen Saver - Energy saving functions for the display. You can set additional energy saving functions in the start menu by selecting the following item: Settings - Control Panel - Energy - Extended. i There is no need to use a screen saver with your LCD display, as the power saving facilities shut down the screen when it is not in use. Disposal and recycling This device has been manufactured to the greatest possible degree from materials which can be recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device is taken back after use, to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local office, your customer service centre, or: Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH Recycling Centre D-33106 Paderborn Tel: +49 5251 81 80 10 Fax: +49-(0)5251-81 80 15 CE certificate The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low voltage directive". 4 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Battery storage Important notes FCC Class B Compliance Statement The following statement applies to the products covered in this manual, unless otherwise specified herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a "Class B" digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorised modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH The correction of interference caused by such unauthorised modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. The use of shielded I/O cables is required when connecting this equipment to any and all optional peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules. Battery storage i Never store batteries in the notebook, if you do not need to use them for a long period, charge them fully then remove them from the battery compartment. A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 5 Important notes On the move with your notebook On the move with your notebook Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook. Transporting the notebook · · · · · · · Do not pick up the notebook by the LCD display panel. Switch off the notebook. Remove all data carriers (e.g. floppy disk, CD) from the drives. Make sure that the LCD display panel is properly closed. Disconnect the power adapter and all peripherals. If your notebook needs to be shipped, use the original packaging or other suitable packaging to protect it from damage caused by mishandling. Protect the notebook from severe shocks and extreme temperatures (e.g., direct sunlight in a car). Before starting the journey · · · · Copy important data from the hard disk and store in a save place. Remove all data carriers (e.g. floppy disk, CD) from the drives. If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, check first with the flight attendants if it is permissible to do so. If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated on the local line voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook. Do not use any other voltage converter! i If you use a PC modem card, incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may result. Cleaning your notebook ! Switch the notebook off and unplug the power adapter from the mains outlet. Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic. Ensure that no liquid enters the notebook. Wipe the casing with a dry cloth. If particularly dirty, use a cloth which has been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out. To clean the keyboard and the touchpanel, you can use disinfectant wipes. Wipe the display panel with a soft, moistened cloth. 6 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Preparing for use ! Please read the chapter "Important notes". You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled. When not plugged into a mains outlet, the notebook runs on its built-in battery. You can increase the battery's life by enabling the system's energy saving functions. If you use the notebook in a normal office situation, run it from the mains using the power adapter. The chapter "Connecting external devices" has instructions on how to connect external devices (e.g. mouse, printer) to the notebook. Unpacking and checking the delivery Ê Ê Ê Unpack all the individual parts. Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation. Check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the delivery note. Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify your local sales outlet immediately. i Do not discard the original packing material. Keep it for future transportation. Selecting a location Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when looking for a location. · · · It is recommended that you place your notebook on a surface with good anti-slip qualities. In view of the multitude of different finishes and varnishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feet of the devices will mark the surface they stand on. Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions. Protect it from dust, humidity and heat. Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and it's power adapter to ensure adequate ventilation. The space between the notebook's feet must be clear. Do not place it on a soft surface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings). Do not cover the ventilation slots in the notebook or the power adapter. The power adapter must be at least 200 mm away from the notebook. It must be free-standing and must not be covered. Do not place the power adapter on heat-sensitive material. For wireless data transfer you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the partner device (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one meter apart. · · A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 7 Preparing for use Preparing for operation Preparing for operation ! The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart. Keep other objects 100 mm clear of the notebook and it's power adapter. Do not cover the ventilation slots in the notebook. Do not place the power adapter on heat-sensitive material. The power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook is connected to the power adapter. Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices. Do not use a power adapter that is not especially intended for this LIFEBOOK. 1 3 2 Ê Ê Ê Ê Place the notebook on a flat, sturdy surface. Connect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the notebook (1). Connect the power cable into the power adapter (2). Plug the power cable into the mains outlet (3). Upon delivery the battery is in the battery compartment (see "Battery"). The power indicator of the notebook lights up. The battery will charge. If the notebook does not start up after switch-on, this means that the battery is completely drained. In this case wait 5-10 minutes before switching on the notebook again. i 8 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Preparing for operation Preparing for use Power supply unit · · · The power adapter is designed for a voltage between 100 V and 240 V and a frequency between 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When the notebook is supplied with power, the "Status indicators" of your notebook. symbol (power indicator) appears in the You can order an additional optional power adapter and an additional power cable. Battery The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. You can increase battery life by enabling the system's power management features. The standard battery will last for roughly 500 charge/discharge cycles, this will vary according to which battery pack is fitted. Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery ! Only use batteries designed for this LIFEBOOK. The notebook battery can only be charged, when the ambient temperature is between 5°C and max. 40°C. The notebook battery charge is indicated by the battery symbol in the status indicator panel. A notebook battery will fully charge in approximately three hours in a notebook that is switched off. A notebook battery will fully charge in approximately eight hours if the notebook is switched on. You can charge the battery by connecting the notebook to the power adapter. Work in the battery mode until an acoustic warning prompts you to recharge and the battery indicator in the status indicator panel begins to flash. It is a good idea to discharge the battery completely before recharging it, as this will extend battery lifetime. If you do not connect the power adapter within five minutes of the signals described above, your notebook automatically switches itself off. i Never store batteries in the notebook. If you do not use them for a long period, charge them fully then remove them from the battery compartment. A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 9 Preparing for use Preparing for operation The battery charge is indicated by the battery symbol in the status indicator panel (see also the section "Indicators and input devices". When you switch on the notebook, it takes a few seconds before the battery status is displayed: The battery charging state is indicated in the status indicator panel. Indicates that the battery is 0%-25% charged. Indicates that the battery is 25%-50% charged. Indicates that the battery is 50%-75% charged. Indicates that the battery is 75%-100% charged. Windows 98 and Windows 2000 power management includes a "battery charge meter" located in the task bar. When you position the cursor on the battery, the battery charge level is displayed. The battery symbol will become more yellow as the charge level goes down. Battery storage If storing for a long period of time (longer than two months) batteries should be fully charged before storage. To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery should be completely discharged and then fully recharged. i Never store batteries in the notebook. If you do not need to use them for a long period, charge them fully then remove them from battery compartment. Keep the battery pack between 0°C and 50°C (32 and 122 degrees Fahrenheit). The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored, the lower is the rate of selfdischarge. Inserting and removing the battery ! Ê Ê Ê Ê Only use batteries designed for this LIFEBOOK. Never use force when inserting or removing a battery. Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slots. Switch off the notebook. Place the notebook on a flat surface. Close the LCD display panel. Turn the notebook over. 10 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Preparing for operation Preparing for use 1 2 Ê Ê Ê Ê Unlock the battery compartment by pushing the battery lock (1) to the left. Then slide the battery release (2) to the left. Remove the battery by sliding it away from the notebook. Slide the battery release and battery lock back into position on the right. If you are using Windows NT, please execute the PHDISK programme. Detailed information can be found in chapter "PHDISK (for Windows 98 and Windows NT)". i A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 11 Working with your notebook Switching on Ê Ê Slide the release button to the right and open the LCD display panel. Push the ON/OFF switch located on the right side panel. ! When you switch on your notebook for the first time the supplied software is set up and configured. Please follow the instructions on the screen. If you want to partition your hard disk, please refer to chapter "PHDISK (for Windows 98 and Windows NT)". You must not switch off or re-start your notebook during this initial installation. i If you have assigned a password, you must enter this when requested to do so, in order to start the operating system. Switching off Ê Shut down the operating system properly. If Windows 98 or Windows 2000 is installed on your notebook, the system will shut down and the notebook will switch off. If the notebook does not switch off automatically, press the Suspend/Resume button for approx. four seconds. Close the LCD panel so that it locks into place. Ê A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 13 Working with your notebook Interior view Switching off the notebook without exiting applications With the Suspend/Resume button you can also switch off the notebook without exiting the running application. - - Pressing the Suspend/Resume button switches off the notebook while everything remains as you have left it. If you press the Suspend/Resume button again, the screen that was last displayed appears and you can continue your work. Save all open files before switching the notebook into the Standby mode to avoid data loss when the notebook remains switched off for a longer time. i Interior view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 1= 2= 3= 4= 5= Cover latch Stylus holder Touchpanel Display shutoff button Status indicator panel 6 = Suspend/Resume button 7 = Security panel 8 = Keyboard 9 = QuickPoint 10 = Condenser microphone 14 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Security Panel Working with your notebook Security Panel The security panel enables you to protect your notebook from unauthorised use with a hardware password. When a Security Panel password is activated, the notebook will not start without the correct insertion of a password. The password must be entered in order to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Once a password has been assigned the notebook will not switch on, or Resume from Save-to-disk without correct insertion of a password. The password is also required in order to resume from energy saving functions such as Suspend and Standby. Password protection of Save-to-RAM Mode is also supported. This function is set to Enable by default but can be deactivated in BIOS Setup, Security Panel on Resume. In the event that a user forgets their password, the two level password protection, supervisor and user, enables the supervisor to unlock the machine and assign a new password. ! In the event that the purchaser, having enabled the Security Panel Application, forgets both passwords and becomes locked out of the notebook, it will be necessary to return the notebook to one of our repair centres in order to have the code reset. This is not covered by the notebook's standard warranty, please call your customer service centre for information on this service. No passwords are assigned when the notebook is delivered. The passwords can be assigned with the FJSECS.EXE (supervisor password) and FJSECU.EXE (user password) programmes, located in a folder on the Desktop called Add-On Software. The supervisor password and the user password can be assigned with up to 5 key entries. Multiple keys (1+2) can be used together as one key entry. By pressing the Security Panel Enter key the password is saved. i The supervisor password has to be set before the user password can be assigned. Assigning the passwords The Security Panel Application software is located on your Desktop in the Add-On Software folder. Assigning a supervisor password Ê Ê Ê Double-click on the Add-On Software folder on the Desktop. Double click on the Security Panel Application folder. Double-click on FJSECS.EXE to begin installation of the supervisor password application. Follow the instructions in the dialogue box. i Under Windows 98 the setup dialogue box will not automatically close when password setup programme is complete. Please close the dialogue box when the installation procedure is finished. A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 15 Working with your notebook Security Panel Assigning a user password Ê Ê Ê Double-click on the Add-On Software folder on the Desktop. Double click on the Security Panel Application folder. Double-click on FJSECU.EXE to begin installation of the user password application. Follow the instructions in the dialogue box. Examples of possible password combinations "1" + Enter "1" + "2" + Enter "1" + "2" + "3" + Enter "1" + "2" + "3" + "4" + Enter "1" + "2" + "3" + "4" + "5" + Enter ("1"+"2") + ("1" + "2" + "3" ) + ("1" + "2" + "3" + "4" ) + "1" + "2" + Enter i ("1" + "2") means that the key "1" and "2" must be pressed simultaneously. "Enter" refers to the Enter key of the Security Panel under the LCD screen. Password error alarm If a password is entered incorrectly three times, a one-minute alarm is triggered. If the correct password is entered during the alarm, the notebook starts up normally. After one minute the notebook stops the alarm and the indicator lamp goes out. The user must press the Suspend/Resume button again to start or Resume. After pressing the Suspend/Resume button, the notebook will still be locked and the indicator lamp will light up again; the user must now enter the correct user password. If the entry is correct, the notebook will start. BIOS Setup settings - Wake on Ring, Wake ON LAN and Timer Resume The Security Panel Application will not be activated by the following: Wake on ring, Wake ON LAN or Timer resume, the notebook will boot normally, without a password being entered. 16 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Left side panel Working with your notebook Left side panel 1 2 3 4 5 1 = DC-in connector 2 = External CRT port 3 = Radiator fan 4 = PCMCIA slots 5 = PC card lock A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 17 Working with your notebook Right side panel Right side panel 123 4 5 6 7 8 1= 2= 3= 4= Headphone connector Microphone connector USB ports ON/OFF switch 5 = Infrared IrDA compatible communication port 6 = Modem connector 7 = LAN connector 8 = Kensington Lock 18 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Under side Working with your notebook Under side 1 23 4 5 6 1 = Battery 2 = Battery lock 3 = Battery release 4 = Port Replicator connector 5 = RAM expansion compartment 6 = Stereo speakers A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 19 Working with your notebook Indicators and input devices Indicators and input devices 1 2 35 6 7 8 9 10 11 Power-on indicator Power indicator Battery being charged Battery status indicator Hard disk indicator PC cards indicator 1 A NumLK indicator CapsLK indicator Scroll indicator (Scroll Lock) Security Panel 20 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Indicators and input devices Working with your notebook Status indicators Symbols in this panel indicate the operating state of the notebook. The meaning of the symbols are as follows: Power-on indicator Your notebook is ready for operation when this symbol appears. The power-on indicator lights up when the notebook is supplied with power, and flashes when it is in the Standby mode. The indicator goes out when the notebook switches into the Save to Disk mode or when it is switched off. Power indicator The power adapter is supplying power to the notebook. Battery being charged The arrow symbol appears when the main and additional battery (if installed) are charging. The indicator flashes when the battery is too hot or too cold to charge. Battery status indicator Shows how much charge the battery has. Hard disk indicator The hard disk drive is being accessed. PC cards indicator This indicator lights when a PC card is accessed. Num Lock indicator The key combination [Fn] + [Num LK] has been pressed. The blue numbers on the lower right on keys in the integrated numeric keypad are enabled. 1 CapsLK indicator The Ï key has been pressed. All the characters you type appear in uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the character on the upper left on the keycap appears when that A key is pressed. Scroll indicator (Scroll Lock) The [Scr] key has been pressed. The effect this key has varies from programme to programme. Security Panel This indicator lights up when the password is required (before Boot). A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 21 Working with your notebook Keyboard Keyboard The following description of keys and key combinations refers to Windows. Additional functions supported by the keys are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes. The figure below shows how to access the different characters on keys with overlaid functions. The example applies when the CapsLK indicator is not lit. / 7{ 7 / 7{ Alt Gr / 7{ 7 7 / 7{ 7 NumLk Fn / 7{ 7 Example from a German keyboard Backspace key The Backspace key deletes the character to the left of the cursor. Tab key The Tab key moves the cursor to the next tab stop. Enter key (return, enter, line feed, carriage return) The enter key terminates a command line. The command you have entered is executed when you press the key. Caps Lock key The Caps Lock key activates uppercase mode (CapsLK indicator lit). The Caps Lock function causes all the characters you type to appear in uppercase. In the case of overlay keys, the character on the upper left on the keycap appears when that key is pressed. To cancel the Caps Lock function, simply press the Caps Lock key again. Shift key The Shift key causes uppercase characters to appear. In the case of overlay keys, the character on the upper left on the keycap appears when that key is pressed. Alt Gr Alt Gr key The [Alt Gr] key causes the characters in the lower middle of the keycap to appear (e.g. { in the case of the [7] key on the UK English keyboard). 22 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Keyboard Working with your notebook Fn Fn key The [Fn] key enables the special functions indicated in blue on overlay keys (see "Key combinations"). If the external keyboard does not feature an [Fn] key, you can simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [Alt Gr] keys or the [Ctrl] and the [Alt] keys. Cursor keys The cursor keys move the cursor in the direction of the arrow, i.e., up, down, left, or right. Break Pause Pause key The [Pause] key temporarily suspends display output. Output will resume when you press any other key. Start key The Start key invokes the START menu of Windows. Menu button The Menu key invokes the menu for the marked item. Numeric keypad & 7 U 1 * 8 I K M ( 9 O L < , ) 0 P 4 5 6 * 7 8 9 / J : ; > . ? / 2 1 2 3 - 0 , + 1 = Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is not lit (see "Status indicators". 2 = Characters enabled when NumLK indicator is lit (see "Status indicators"). If the numeric keypad is enabled (NumLK indicator is lit) and you hold the [Fn] key down, you can output the characters printed in blue at the right bottom of the keys. A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 23 Working with your notebook Keyboard Key combinations The following description of key combinations refers to functions when using Microsoft Windows. Some of the following key combinations may not function in other operating systems and with some device drivers. Other key combinations are described in the relevant manuals supplied with your application programmes. You enter key combinations as follows: Ê Ê Press and hold the first key in the combination. While keeping the first key pressed, press the other key or keys in the combination. i Fn + If the external keyboard does not feature an [Fn] key, you can simultaneously press the [Ctrl] + [Alt Gr] keys or the [Ctrl] and the [Alt] keys. Limitation: The functions "Switch off screen [Fn] and [F1] and "Switch off loudspeaker [F1]" [Fn] and [F3]" are not supported. [F3] F3 Switching the loudspeakers on/off This key combination switches your notebook's integrated loudspeakers off and on. Enlarge MS-DOS screen This key combination enlarges the screen in the MS-DOS mode to the full screen mode or switches it back to the 640x480 display mode. Reducing the display brightness This key combination reduces the brightness of the display. Increasing the display brightness This key combination increases the brightness of the display. Reducing the volume This key combination decreases the volume of the integrated loudspeakers. Increasing the volume This key combination raises the volume of the integrated loudspeakers. Switching between internal and external screen If an external monitor is connected, the monitor on which the output is to be displayed can be selected with this key combination. You can opt to use: · just the notebook's internal display · just the external display · both the internal and the external display. Halting the current operation This key combination can be used to halt an operation instantly without clearing the keyboard buffer. + Fn + F5 Fn + F6 Fn + F7 Fn + F8 Fn + F9 Fn + F10 Strg + C Backtab (Shift+Tab) This key combination moves the cursor back to the previous tabular stop. 24 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 Touchpanel Working with your notebook Touchpanel Using the Touchpanel Use the stylus pen on the Touchpanel to move the cursor, mark elements and execute commands. Ê To remove the stylus pen from its holder, push the lock upwards lightly. i Ê Ê Ê By default, the QuickPoint has been configured with the larger button as the primary one (referred to as the left mouse button), and the smaller button as the secondary (right) mouse button. To move the cursor, drag the stylus pen across the display. To make a selection, tap the stylus pen against the display. This is equivalent to clicking the left mouse button. To execute a command, tap the stylus pen against the display twice. This is equivalent to double-clicking the left mouse button. Ê Ê To drag an object, hold down the left mouse button, tap the object to be moved with the stylus pen across the display. Release the left mouse button to move the object. Calibrating the Touchpanel The first time the system is used you must cal ibrate the Touchpanel. Ê Ê Ê Double-click the "Calibrate the Touchpanel" icon in the Start menu to start the calibration utility. The utility asks you to touch nine points on the display with the stylus pen. Press the Enter key twice to save the results and exit. The Touchpanel is ready for use. You need to recalibrate the Touchpanel if you change the display resolution. i A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 25 Working with your notebook QuickPoint QuickPoint The QuickPoint is like a mouse: you can move the cursor by pushing the QuickPoint gently with your finger. The two buttons located on the palm rest can be used for selecting and executing commands. i Ê Ê By default, the QuickPoint has been configured with the larger button as the primary one, and the smaller button as the secondary one. If you need to modify the QuickPoint settings, please refer to the topic "Configuring the QuickPoint". Push the QuickPoint with your finger to move the cursor, e.g., if you want to move the cursor to the left, press down gently on the left side of the QuickPoint. Click once on the large button to select an item, and click twice on the large button to execute a command. To use the QuickPoint: To left-click (primary-click): Ê Ê Ê Move the screen cursor to the item you wish to select. Press the larger (primary) button once so that it makes a clicking sound. Immediately release the button. 26 A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 QuickPoint Working with your notebook To right-click: Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Move the screen cursor to the item you wish to select. Press the smaller button once so that it makes a clicking sound. Immediately release the button. Move the screen cursor to the item you wish to select. Press the larger button twice in quick succession. To double-click: To drag: Ê Ê Ê Select an item with the screen cursor. Keep the larger (primary) button pressed, and at the same time move the cursor to the desired location. Release the button. A26391-K105-Z120-1-7619 27 Working with your notebook LCD display Configuring the QuickPoint This utility allows you to modify the outlook of the pointer, it's motion, speed and tracks, or to select another pointing device. Ê Ê Ê Open Mouse properties in Control Panel (If the illustration does not resemble your mouse, please ensure that you have the correct driver installed). Change the settings according to your needs. Click on OK. LCD display Display settings Defining resolution or changing font size It is important that you select a resolution suitable for the size of your screen. Ê Ê Select Start - Settings- Control Panel - Display - Settings and then the screen resolution you require in the Resolution field. Under Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display - Settings you can choose between a larger and a smaller font in the Font size field. Changing the screen brightness for an LCD monitor with a TFT display You can adjust the brightness of your screen with the keys [Fn] and [F6] or [F7] [Fn] with [F6] F7]. F7] decreases screen brightness and [Fn] with [F7] increases screen brightness. Synchronising the display on the LCD monitor and an external monitor Your notebook supports the simultaneous display on the LCD monitor and an external monitor. Pressing the key combination [Fn] + [F10] switches between LCD only, external monitor and LCD and external monitor only. The last setting is useful if you would like high resolution and refresh rate on an external monitor. Changing the cursor speed Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Double click on the My Computer symbol in the upper left-hand corner of the desktop. Double-click on the Control Panel folder. Double-click on the Mouse symbol. Select the Movement tab. Change the cursor speed.