User manual FUJITSU 985TX

COPYRIGHT Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually 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. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited. Built for Humans and ErgoTrac are trademarks of Fujitsu Personal Computer Corporation. The following are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation:IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation:MS,MS-DOS, Windows 95. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Phoenix and the Phoenix logo are registered trademarks of Phoenix Technologies,Ltd. Pentium is a registered trademark and MMX technology is a trademark of Intel Corporation. PC-Doctor is a trademark of watergate.software.inc. Dolby, AC-3 and the Double-D logo are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. MPEGExpress is a trademark of National Semiconductor Corporation. LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc. AudioRack is a registered trademark of ESS Technology, Inc. MegaPhone is a registered trademark of Cypress Research Corporation. VirusScan is a registered trademark of McAfee Associates Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes. © Copyright 1998 Fujitsu PC Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 Telephone: (408) 935-8800 Declares that product: Model: LifeBook 985Tx. Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. David Woo FULL NAME Fujitsu COMPANY 10/31/97 DATE CAUTION Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user's authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network The LifeBook 900 Series notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information: 1. The telephone number to which the notebook is connected. 2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. 3. That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant. 4. The FCC Registration Number. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television 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 accordance with the instructi on s ,m ay 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: s s The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all ,a reas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible,they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68. Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin service telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state's public utility commission,public service commission or corporation commission for more information. s s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. s 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: s s s s Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars. 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 compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request. 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. CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network 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 LifeBook 900 Series notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication 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 certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations. 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. The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A. The Load Number is 3. 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. s s s s s s All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. Elevators ,h i ghways, tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency. Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or medical assistance personnel. Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons. Workstations for the hearing impaired. Hotel ,m o tel or apartment lobbies. Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise. CAUT ION 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. Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien L'étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie l'équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie que l'équipement satisfait certaines normes de protection,d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le département ne garantit pas le fonctionnement de l'équipement à la satisfaction de l'utilisateur. La série LifeBook 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. 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 ligne téléphonique. Le code d'arrangement de connexion de cet équipement est CA11A. 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. AVERTISSEMENT 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. UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY) CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse. CAUTION:Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruction. WARNING: CMOS and NiCAD batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge,disassemble or dispose of in fire. Table of C ontents Table of Contents PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v SECTION TWO USING YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . Fujitsu Welcome Center . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device . Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . CD-ROM Drive and Optional DVD Drive . . . . . . . . Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Management . . . . . . . . . . Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 19 23 24 25 26 26 29 32 34 34 36 38 39 47 47 48 SECTION THREE CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . Navigating Through the Setup Utility Main Menu ­ Setting Standard System Parameters . . . . . . . . . Advanced Menu ­ Setting Device Feature Controls . . . . . . . . . . Security Menu ­ Setting the Security Features . . . . . . . . . . Power Savings Menu ­ Setting Power Management Feature Controls. . . Boot Menu ­ Selecting the Operating System Source. . . . . . Exit Menu ­ Leaving the Setup Utility Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 52 53 55 SECTION ONE 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 . . . . 56 . . . . 66 . . . . 77 . . . . 81 . . . . 89 . . . . 91 . . . . 94 ii LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Table of Contents SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES User Installable Features . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Multi-function Bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Optional Second Lithium ion Battery. . . . 104 Optional Second Hard Drive . . . . . . . . 105 Optional DVD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Battery Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 MIDI/joystick Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Stereo Line In Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Parallel Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound Systems . Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . Optional LANdock or Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 113 114 114 SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance . . . Caring for Your Notebook . Increasing Battery Life . . . Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 152 153 153 . . . 117 SECTION FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . Emergency CD-ROM Drive or DVD Drive Tray Release . . . . . . Modem Setup and Commands . . . . Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software From CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 . . . 127 . . . 146 . . . 149 . . . 149 . . . 149 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS Specifications . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook 985Tx Specifications Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 156 156 160 160 APPENDIX B GLOSSARY . . . . . . .161 INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 iii Preface LifeB o ok 90 0 Series from Fujit su TM Preface PREFACE The LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology, 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. 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. The LifeBook 900 Series is a completely selfcontained 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.) 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. Messages displayed by the LifeBook 900 Series appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer? Keyboard keys are shown in boldface Helvetica type. Example: Fn, F1, Esc, and Ctrl. Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.) POINT The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. CAUTION 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. vi LifeB ook 90 0 Series from Fuj itsu Lif eBook 900 Series f rom Fujitsu Figure P-1 LifeBook 900 Series With Both Fujitsu and Third Party Options vii Section S et tin g U p Yo u r Li f eB oo k 9 0 0 Ser ie s 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 One Section One 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. s Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive (already installed in Multi-function Bay 1 of your notebook). MIDI/joystick cable (located in the accessories box). RJ-11 cable (located in the accessories box). Getting Started Guide. User's Guide. Microsoft Windows 95 Manual. Registration card and customer information pack. Recovery CD-ROM (located in the accessories box). Additional equipment and/or documentation depending on the option package you have purchased. Figure 1-1 LifeBook 900 Series Notebook s s s s s s UNPACKING When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a standard configuration you should have: s s s LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu. (Figure 1-1.) AC adapter with AC power cord (located in the accessories box). (Figure 1-2.) Lithium ion battery (already installed in the Battery bay of your notebook). Modular 20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (already installed in Multi-function Bay 2 of your notebook). s s s Figure 1-2 AC Adapter Unit 2 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s 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.) s s Lithium ion battery. Dual Multi-function bays which support the following: s CAUTION 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. s s OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES FEATURES The LifeBook 900 Series is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with standard features including: (See Appendix A, pages 156­160, for detailed information on individual models.) s s s 233MHz Intel Pentium processor with MMX technology. 32MB SDRAM standard, expandable to 160MB. 13.3" active-matrix (TFT) color display with 1024 x 768 resolution (XGA). 4MB SGRAM video RAM. Built-in 5GB hard drive. s s 3.5" floppy disk drive (for Multi-function Bay 1 only) (included). 20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (for Multi-function Bay 2 only) (included). Optional 1.5-speed maximum DVD drive with standard CD-ROM support (for Multi-function Bay 2 only). Optional second Lithium ion battery (with adapter for use in Multi-function Bay 2 only). Optional second 3GB hard drive (for Multi-function Bay 2 only). Full audio and video features: s s s s s Internal K56flex fax/data/voice modem with built-in telephony and DSVD support. s s s s s s s s s 16-bit SoundBlaster-compatible sound chip. 3D-Stereo for multiple speaker effect. 3D-Graphics for fast graphics rendering. MPEG-1 and optional MPEG-2 support for full motion video. Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration. Built-in stereo speakers. Built-in mono microphone. Stereo line in jack. Headphone jack. Microphone jack. 3 Section One s s s s s TV output (NTSC/PAL and S-Video) jacks. Dolby Digital (AC-3) jack. MIDI/joystick port. s s s s Two Type II/one Type III PC Card slots. Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer. Integrated ErgoTrac pointing device for superb comfort and cursor control. External monitor support with simultaneous display capabilities. "No re-learning", full-size keyboard with three dedicated Windows 95 keys. Two PS/2 ports with hot swap connection for an external keyboard and an external mouse. Dual USB device support. Standard pre-installed software: s s s s s PC-Doctor for system diagnostics. MPEGExpress by Mediamatics. McAfee VirusScan for virus protection. ESS AudioRack for 3D-Stereo, audio CD, and other audio controls. MegaPhone by Cypress Research Corporation for telephone applications including fax,dialing, and speakerphone. Some models may include additional software. 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. Display Panel This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. (Figure 1-4.) Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input to your notebook. (Figure 1-4.) Brightness Control The brightness control adjusts the overall intensity of the display panel back lighting. (Figure 1-4.) Status Indicator Panel LCD display of the status of the power state and source, suspend mode,battery charge (battery in Multi-function Bay 2 and in Battery bay), floppy disk drive activity, hard drive activity, CD-ROM drive activity, PC Card activity, CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-4.) s COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION For detailed specifications on each model refer to Appendix A on pages 158­162. s s s s Microsoft Windows 95 operating system. LapLink by Traveling Software for file transfers via modem,cable or infrared port. Figure 1-3 Top and Front Panel 4 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s Display Panel Latch Display Panel Microphone Brightness Control Status Indicator Panel Left Speaker Keyboard Suspend/Resume Button ErgoTrac Pointing Device Right Speaker Closed Cover Switch Multi-function Bay 1 Battery Bay Multi-function Bay 2 Figure 1-4 LifeBook 900 Series with Display Open 5 Section One Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without turning off the notebook power, and return it to an a ctive state. This feature saves power, and is particularly useful when the notebook is running only on battery power. (See pages 39­47 and 81­88 for more information on Power Management.)(Figure 1-4.) CAUTION 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 81­88, for more information.) Speakers The built-in dual speakers output stereo sound from the notebook. (Figure 1-4.) Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed, thus saving power. (Figure 1-4.) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows 95 keys for input into 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.) Multi-function Bay One This bay (Figure 1-4) accommodates: s s Optional second Lithium ion battery (which must be purchased separately) mounted in the Device Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2 (adapter is included with the battery). Optional second 3GB hard drive (which must be purchased separately). CAUTION Do not use your notebook with either of the Multi-function bays empty, or you may damage it. s 3.5" floppy disk drive (included). Battery Bay This bay contains the main Lithium ion battery for your notebook. (Figure 1-4.) CAUTION Only one optional second battery at a time is supported. Your notebook does not support three (3) batteries simultaneously. Multi-function Bay Two This bay (Figure 1-4) accommodates: s s 20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (included). Optional 1.5-speed maximum DVD drive (which must be purchased separately). 6 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s Theft Prevention Lock Slot PC Card Lock PC Card Slot PC Card 2 Eject Button 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.) External Floppy Disk Drive Port 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.) 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.) Headphone Jack Port Cover MIDI/Joystick Port DC Power Jack Stereo Line In Jack Microphone Jack Port Cover External Floppy Disk Drive Port Multi-function PC Card 1 Bay 1 Release Eject Button Button Volume Control Dual PS/2 Ports Power Switch Figure 1-5 LifeBook 900 Series Left Side Pane Figure 1-6 LifeBook 900 Series Right Side Panel 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 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 107­109 for more information on PC Cards.) 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.) Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your notebook. (Figure 1-6.) Dual PS/2 Ports 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.) 7 Section One 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.) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 1-6.) Stereo Line In Jack 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.) Headphone Jack You can connect headphones or powered external speakers to the headphone jack. (Figure 1-6.) Volume Control The volume control is a knob which p rovides manual control of the sound level of all audio output from your notebook. (Figure 1-6.) CAUTION 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.) RJ-11 Jack Serial Port Docking Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port 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 the connector cover closed and the sliding panel in the connector cover slightly opened for added convenience. (Figure 1-7.) CAUTION 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 documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. Slide Panel S-Video Port Composite Video Jack Dolby Digital (AC-3) Jack Dual USB Port Connector Cover Infrared Port Figure 1-7 LifeBook 900 Series Rear Panel 8 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s Docking Port The Docking port allows you to connect an optional Port Replicator or LANdock. The connector 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.) Infrared Port The fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. (See pages 47­48 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.) Dual USB Port This port allows you to connect two Universal Serial Bus devices, such as external game pads, pointing devices, keyboards and speakers. (Figure 1-7.) Dolby Digital (AC-3) Jack This jack allows connection of a Dolby Digital Sound system. (Figure 1-7.) Composite Video Jack This connector allows 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.) S-Video This jack allows 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.) CAUTION NTSC and S-Video TV outputs only operate in 640 x 480 or 720 x 480 resolution mode. PAL TV outputs only operate in 800 x 600 resolution mode. TV modes are disabled until the resolution is set properly. Access to resolution settings is via the Windows 95 Control Panel, Display, then Settings. If different resolutions are set for the built-in display and an external monitor the resolution for both will be set to that of the built-in display whenever your notebook is restarted. CAUTION 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. Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial RS-232C devices, such as serial printers or scanners. (This is also referred to as a COM port.) (Figure 1-7.) Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a parallel printer to your notebook. (This is also referred to as a LPT p ort.) (Figure 1-7.) 9 Section One Docking Alignment Holes Multi-function Bay 2 Release Button Tilt Adjustment Feet 6° higher than the front when resting on a flat surface. They are designed to make using your notebook more comfortable. (Figure 1-8.) Unit Label 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 information that you will need to give your support representative so that he or she can help you. It exactly identifies the version of various components of your notebook. (Figure 1-8.) Memory Upgrade and MPEG Compartment This compartment houses the optional memory upgrade modules which allow you to expand the system memory capacity to your notebook and the optional MPEG-2 board which provides expanded video capabilities for your notebook. (See pages 115­117 for more information on installing added memory capacity.) (Figure 1-8.) Battery Bay This compartment houses your notebook's main battery. The battery is removable for service and storage purposes only. (Figure 1-8.) Multi-function Bay 2 Release Button This is the release to allow removal and installation of devices in Multi-function Bay 2. (See pages 101­102 and Figure 1-8.) Battery Release Button This is the release to allow removal and installation of the main notebook battery. (Figure 1-8.) Multi-function Bay 1 This compartment is accessed from the front of your notebook. (See pages 99­100 and Figure 1-4 on page 5.) 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.) Unit Label Multi-function Memory Upgrade Bay 1 Eject Lever and MPEG Compartment Battery Release Button Battery Bay Multi-function Bay 1 Figure 1-8 Bottom View BOTTOM COMPONENTS Tilt Adjustment Feet These are a pair of feet which flip down and hold the back of your notebook approximately 10 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s POWER SOURCES Your notebook has four possible p ower sources: the main Lithium ion battery; an optional second Lithium ion battery; the AC adapter; and an optional auto/airline adapter. To Connect the AC Adapter 1.Plug the DC output cable of the AC adapter into the DC power jack on the right side panel of your notebook. 2.Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. To Connect an Optional Auto/airline Adapter CAUTION 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 second 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 notebook is in use it can take up to 9 hours or more to charge a single battery. 1.Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on the right side panel of your notebook. 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. To Switch From AC Adapter Power To Battery Power Figure 1-9 Connecting the AC Adapter Connecting the Power Adapters The AC adapter or an optional auto/airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. (Figure 1-9.) 1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC or auto/airline adapter. 11 Section One DATA SECURITY 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 password security features that allow you to protect all or portions of the data stored in the notebook from unauthorized access. Hardware Data Security Features 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 parame ters are set from the BIOS setup utility. (See Security Menu on pages 77­80 for more information on setting and clearing passwords and enabling and disabling built-in security features.) Software Data Security Features 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. CAUTION 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). CAUTION 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. 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. 12 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s 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 must press the key while the Fujitsu logo is still visible. If you press the key while the 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. Conditions of Use 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. You cannot use your notebook until this Condition of Use process is completed. The bottom of each screen has a button and a Cancel button which are activated by clicking the integrated ErgoTrac pointing device button with the cursor on the screen button. The button activates any choices or information you have entered and takes you to the next scr een. The Cancel button allows you to stop the setup process. If you stop the process before the setup is complete your notebook will startup at the beginning of the Windows 95 Setup Wizard. The setup screens and your needed responses are described in the following pages. User Information 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. 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 and down arrow keys to move up and down the text one line at a time, or use the and keys to move the text one screen at a time. When you finish reading you must p oint and click to accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click the Next> button. 13 Section One POINT 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. Certificate of Authenticity Look in the box that your notebook came in and you will find a Windows 95 Certificate of Authenticity shrink w rapped 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. Start Wizard The Start Wizard screen will appear if you have entered a valid product code. When you click on the Finish button the display will flash various screens as the system identifies what hardware is installed and runs a virus check. Time Zone When your notebook has completely identified all of the installed hardware it will display a dialog box for entering which time zone you wish to set in the BIOS clock. Windows Messaging Once you have selected a time zone you will see a screen announcing that Windows messaging is being set up. 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. Welcome to Windows 95 Once you have completed the printer setup, or chosen not to set up a printer at this time, you will see the Welcome screen for Windows 95. You can choose: Windows Tour; What's New; Online Registration; or Close. You are now in the Windows 95 operating system and the Condition of Use process will not be repeated. POINT 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 151.) 14 LifeBook 9 00 Series from Fujitsu Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 90 0 Se r i e s USER REGISTRATION There are three ways to register your notebook. 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 recommend that you step through your tutorial before you use an application even if you are familiar with the same application on a different machine,an earlier version of the application, or a similar product. Manuals 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 online. 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 understanding of what is covered in the manual,and how it is organized,should questions arise as you use the applications. 15 Section Using Your LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard Angle . . . . . . . . . . Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting The System . . . . . . . Fujitsu Welcome Center . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device Using The Keyboard . . . . . . . . Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . CD-ROM Drive and Optional DVD Drive . . . . . . . Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Management . . . . . . . . Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 19 23 24 25 26 26 29 32 34 34 36 38 39 47 47 48 Two Section Two SECTION TWO 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 o pen.Lift the display panel backward until the screen is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 2-1.) Adjusting the Display Panel 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 brightness control slider at the bottom of the display panel. (Figure 2-2.) You may need to adjust the brightness periodically for different operating environments. POINT 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 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 surfa ce. Figure 2-1 Opening the Display Panel They are designed to make keyboard operation more comfortable. The feet must be folded flat against the bottom of the notebook when opening or using the CD-ROM drive or optional DVD drive or it will not open or operate properly. (Figure 1-8 on page 10.) 18 LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series CAUTION Do not operate your CD-ROM drive or optional DVD 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 or optional DVD drive when it is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation. STATUS INDICATOR PANEL 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. 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. CAUTION 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 19 Section Two POINT 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. indicator is On when either of the adapters is active and Off when power comes from the batteries 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. Battery Indicators The two sets of battery indicators show whether or not the main Lithium ion batt ery 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 Multifunction Bay 2 only. The battery indicators are displayed only for a battery which is installed. CAUTION The optional second Lithium ion battery may be installed only in Multi-function Bay 2. A small arrow icon (Battery Charging indicator) 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. 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 indicators will all be off. CAUTION 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 20 LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-4.) 76% ­ 100% 51% ­ 75% CAUTION 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. CAUTION Batteries should not be subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperature as these conditions can cause permanent damage. 26% ­ 50% CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The CD-ROM Drive Access indicator tells you the CD-ROM Drive or optional DVD drive is being accessed. The CD-ROM Drive Access indicator will flash when the software t ries to access an audio CD, a CD-ROM, or a DVD disk, even if no drive is installed. POINT 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 or DVD disk, or will start an application if the disk has an auto run file on it. 13% ­ 25% Low Warning 12% Dead Battery Shorted Battery Figure 2-4 Battery Level Indicator 21 Section Two POINT If you do not wish to have the CD automatic insertion function active you can disable it. To disable the CD automatic insertion function do as follows: 1. Save all data and close all applications. 2. Click on the Start button. 3. Point to Settings. 4. Click on the Control Panel. The control panel window will be displayed. 5. Double click on the System icon. The system properties dialogue box will be displayed. 6. Click on the Device Manager tab. The device list will be displayed. 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. 22 8. Click on the CD-ROM drive or DVD drive manufacturer's name and model. 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. 11. Click on the automatic insertion notification box to toggle it off. 12. Click on OK. 13. Click on OK in the system properties dialogue box. 14. Restart your notebook according to the message displayed. You can re-enable the function by repeating the process except in step 11 change the setting to On. Hard Drive Access Indicator The Hard Drive Access indicator tells you when either the internal hard drive or the optional second hard drive is being accessed. POINT 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. 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 t ries to access a floppy disk drive even if no floppy disk drive is installed. PC Card Access Indicators 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. LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series 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. POINT Windows 95 displays of PC Card slot numbers may be different from the Status Indicator panel display of slot numbers. NumLk Indicator The NumLk indicator tells you the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric mode. (See page 32 for more information on the nume ric 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. CapsLock Indicator The CapsLock indicator tells you when the keyboard 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. Scr Lk Indicator 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. POWER ON Facing the keyboard and display panel,move the power switch towards the rear of your notebook. 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 84), 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.) CAUTION On Off Figure 2-5 Power Switch 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. 23 Section Two CAUTION Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook. CAUTION The main Lithium ion battery is not charged when you purchase your notebook. 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. When the power switch is turned on, your notebook carries out a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration. If a fault is found a b eep will sound and/or an error message will be displayed. (See Troubleshooting on pages 146­148) Depending on the nature of the problem you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the PowerOn Self Test (POST) your notebook will lo ad your operating system. (See Boot Menu on pages 89­90 to see which kind o f disk will b e the source.) CAUTION 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.) POWER OFF 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 the re 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. CAUTION 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 cause disk errors. 24 LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series 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: 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: 1. Remove any CD and/or floppy disk. 2. After shutting down with Windows 95 turn off your notebook using the power switch. 3. Close your notebook display panel. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter. 5. Remove the batteries and store them separately in a cool dry place. POINT 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. Windows 95 will shutdown and restart your notebook. 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. POINT In Windows 95 pressing the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys simultaneously triggers the ShutDown submenu of the Start menu. RESTARTING THE SYSTEM When you wish to restart your system be sure that you follow the proper procedure. The procedure is as follows: 1.Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on ShutDown. 3. Click on Restart the computer? 4. Verify that Restart the computer? is selected and click on Yes. 25 Section Two CAUTION 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. BATTERIES 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. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter than the reference value if it is used under the following conditions: s s When using a high current device such as a modem,a LAN card, the CD-ROM drive, or the hard drive frequently. 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, the optional second hard drive, or the optional DVD drive frequently. CAUTION 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 optional DVD drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. FUJITSU WELCOME CENTER 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 ordering accessories for your notebook. Double leftclick on the icon and then on the appropriate button for the information selection you wish. When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. High temperatures 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 o perating temperature range.) 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. s 26 LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series CAUTION 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. CAUTION 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 1-8008FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Shorted Batteries 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. CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced so that it does not damage anything else. Recharging the Batteries 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 Multifunction Bay 2 only. (Figure 2-3 on page 19.) You can also check the PowerPanel toolbar. (See pages 41­44.) The Lithium ion batteries are recharged internally using the AC adapter or auto/airline adapter. To recharge the batteries: s 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. Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator to the left of the Battery Level indicator of the battery to be charged is visible on the Status Indicator panel. The percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon. (Figure 2-4 on page 21.) s s 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 finish charging or discharging before the other if they were not at the same charge level when 27 Section Two they were installed and/or the AC or auto/ airline adapter was connected. There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion batteries, which means that you do not ne ed 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 batteries will not take as long to charge. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook 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). CAUTION Using heavy current devices such as LAN cards or frequent CD-ROM accesses may prevent charging completely. Low Battery State When the battery is running low, your notebook 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 management 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.) CAUTION 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. 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. 28 LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series CAUTION 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. Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of 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 not provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop flashing and go out,and you will have lost the data that was not stored. 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 24­26 for shutdown procedures.) CAUTION There is no guarantee that data will not be lost once your notebook enters the Dead Battery Suspend mode. Cursor Control Cursor Left Button Right Button Figure 2-6 ErgoTrac Pointing Device INTEGRATED ERGOTRAC POINTING DEVICE The ErgoTrac pointing device is composed of a small joystick-like disc pointer control and two buttons located in front of the keyboard. The ErgoTrac pointing device functions like a mouse,and moves the cursor around on the 29 Section Two 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 buttons, and the functions they perform depend on the application you are running . Figure 2-6 shows the position of the ErgoTrac and buttons. POINT 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. Left Click Left Double Click Double-Clicking 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. CAUTION Figure 2-7 Clicking If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Clicking 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.) POINT 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. 30 LifeBo ok 900 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 900 Series ErgoTrac Pointing Device Control Adjustment 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. s