User manual FUJITSU B2130

User's Guide B SERIES Compact Convenience. Maximized Performance. Copyright 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. First Cabin is a service trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporaton. 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 98. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. CompuServe is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc. Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink Network, Inc. Intel is a registered trademarks and Celeron is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe System Inc. Netscape Communicator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. AOL is a registered trademark of America Online Inc. PC-Doctor is a trademark of Watergate Software, Inc. LapLink is a registered trademark of Traveling Software Inc. McAfee VirusScan is a registered trademark of NAI. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright 1999 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: Address: Telephone: Declares that product: Fujitsu PC Corporation 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 935-8800 Model Configurations: LifeBook B-2130 Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are 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. LifeBook B Series CAUTION Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user's authority to operate the equipment. 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. 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, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone 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-operated 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. This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: s 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 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: s s 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. 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 Your LifeBook notebook may be 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. s Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. 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 All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. Copyright s s s s s s s s Elevators, highways, 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, motel or apartment lobbies. Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise. 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. Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by FujitsuTM 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 0.2. 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. CAUTION 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. DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing 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. LifeBook 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. 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 LifeBookTM E possède 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. LifeBook B Series Les réparations de l'équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées 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 0.2. 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 périphériques de sorte que le total de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques n'excède pas 100. 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. AV E R T I S S E M E N T Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d'électricité, les lignes télphoniques 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. Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu® LifeBookTM B Series Notebook Table of Contents SECTION ONE PREFACE About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 17 17 17 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 19 19 19 SECTION TWO GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 8 9 Quick Point Pointing Device Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 23 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 12 13 14 15 LifeBook Application Panel Application Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . . 24 Using the E-mail Notification LED . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software . . . . PC DoctorTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LapLink® Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft® Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Press Interactive Training . . . . . . . . . . McAfee VirusScan® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adobe Acrobat® Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 16 16 17 17 LifeBook B Series SECTION THREE GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 PC Cards Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 47 To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . 48 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Port Replicator Rear Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Detaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 50 50 50 Starting Your LifeBook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booting the System with Windows® 98 . . . . . . . Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 33 33 34 35 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Floppy Disk Drive Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Serial Bus Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Monitor Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 51 51 52 52 52 52 52 52 53 53 53 Power Management Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Save-to-Disk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 98 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 36 36 37 38 38 38 38 38 38 SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium Ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 SECTION FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovery CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 57 58 66 68 68 69 External Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD/CD-RW/CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 74 74 75 75 SECTION SEVEN SPECIFICATIONS Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 81 81 81 SECTION EIGHT GLOSSARY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 INDEX Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 LifeBook B Series Preface Section One Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 LifeBook B Series ­ Section One 2 Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook B Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® Celeron microprocessor, has a built-in color touch screen display, a vast array of possible configurations, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook Series' hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT. It comes with Windows 98 Second Edition pre-installed. The LifeBook B Series notebook 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. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [FN], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL]. Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.) On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your notebook. DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer? WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways: s s s s Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 1-901-259-5700 E-mail: 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com Web site: http://www.8fujitsu.com Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: s s s s s s s s Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu On-line You can go directly to the on-line Fujitsu Product catalog for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. POINT You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links. 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. WARRANTY Your notebook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions. 3 LifeBook B Series ­ Section One 4 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Section Two Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quick Point Pointing Device Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 23 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 LifeBook Application Panel Application Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . . 24 Using the E-mail Notification LED . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software . . . . 27 PC Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LapLink Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Microsoft Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Microsoft Press Interactive Training . . . . . . . . . . 27 McAfee VirusScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Adobe Acrobat Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 27 5 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two 6 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Depending on your configuration these devices may also come with your notebook: s Modular USB Camera and software CD Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook's components. UNPACKING When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a Pre-configured model you should have: s s s s s s s s s s s s s s LifeBook B Series notebook from Fujitsu (Figure 2-1) Lithium ion battery, pre-installed AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Port Replicator (Figure 2-3) External Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-4) Phone/ Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Recovery and Application Restore CD-ROMs Getting Started Guide User's Guide Product Registration card Product Catalog International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft Windows Manual and Certificate of Authenticity First Cabin Registration card and envelope Figure 2-2 AC Adapter Figure 2-3 Port Replicator 7 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two s s s s s s Combination PC card slot accommodates 1 Type II card Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer Integrated pointing device for superb cursor control and comfort Full-size 85-key keyboard with three dedicated Windows keys USB device support wfm/DMI 2.0 compliant Figure 2-4 External Floppy Disk Drive VALUABLE LIFEBOOK SOFTWARE Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Microsoft Works s Microsoft Internet Explorer s Netscape Communicator s Microsoft Press Interactive Training for Windows 98 s LapLink Professional s PC-Doctor s McAfee VirusScan s Adobe Acrobat Reader s LifeBook Application Panel Internet Service Providers: s AOL s CompuserveTM s Earthlink s s LIFEBOOK FEATURES The LifeBook B Series notebook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features, including: (See Specifications on page 79 for more information) s s s s s s s s s s s Latest high-speed Intel mobile processor SDRAM system memory Clear, bright TFT display Lithium Ion battery Built-in 6GB hard drive NeoMagic NM2160 video, 2MB of video RAM External monitor support with simultaneous display capabilities LifeBook Application Panel Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with V.90 support Internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) network interface card with RJ-45 connector Full audio and video features: s 64 voice wavetable s Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration s Built-in stereo speakers s Built-in mono microphone s Stereo headphone jack s Microphone jack s POINT Some software may come separately on a CD and will have to be installed. 8 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrades s 32MB SDRAM s 64MB SDRAM s 128MB SDRAM Docking/Expansions s Additional Port Replicator s Serial Port Adapter Power s 2nd Lithium Ion battery s Battery Charger s Auto/Airline Adapter s AC Adapter Storage s External CD-ROM drive PC Cards s CardBus Ethernet 10/100 s CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 s 10/100+ Modem 56K Additional Accessories s Wireless Keyboard and Mouse s Numeric Keypad s USB Camera s Presentation Audio system s TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord s IBM Modem Saver s Notebook Guardian Lock s Stylus Five Pack Carrying Cases s Duo Carrying Case s Portfolio Case 9 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Touch Screen Stylus Display Panel Closed Cover Switch Suspend/Resume Button Built-in Microphone Keyboard Status Indicator Panel Quick Point Pointing Device Display Panel Latch LifeBook Application Panel Figure 2-5 LifeBook B Series notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebooks top and front components. Touch Screen Stylus The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch screen. (Figure 2-5) Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed. (Figure 2-5) Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows 98. (Figure 2-5) (See Suspend/Resume Button on page 36 for more information) Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your notebook. (Figure 2-5) (See Status Indicator Panel on page 16 for more information) Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. (Figure 2-5) 10 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k LifeBook Application Panel The application panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. (Figure 2-5) (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 24 for more information) Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons. (Figure 2-5) (See Quick Point Pointing Device on page 20 for more information) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (Figure 2-5) (See Keyboard on page 18 for more information) Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input. (Figure 2-5) Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics and Touch Screen functionality. (Figure 2-5) 11 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two DC Power Jack LAN (RJ-45) Jack Mini-Serial Port PC Card Slot Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack Infrared Port PC Card Eject/Lock Button Figure 2-6 LifeBook B Series notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks left-side components. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium Ion Battery. (Figure 2-6) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (Figure 2-6) WARNING 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. POINT The internal modem on all Fujitsu notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may not be certified in other countries. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. (Figure 2-6) (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 51 for more information) Mini-Serial Port The mini-serial port is for connecting the optional Mini-Serial Adapter, which allows you to use serial devices without the Port Replicator. (Figure 2-6) Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. (Figure 2-6) PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install one Type I or Type II PC Card. (Figure 2-6) (See PC Cards on page 45 for more information) POINT The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. 12 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Volume Control Microphone Jack USB Port Headphone Jack Power Switch External Monitor Port Anti-theft Lock Figure 2-7 LifeBook B Series notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks right-side components. Volume Control The volume control provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output. (Figure 2-7) (See Volume Control on page 23 for more information) Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-7) (See Headphone Jack on page 53 for more information) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 2-7) (See Microphone Jack on page 53 for more information) Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your notebook. (Figure 2-7) USB Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (Figure 2-7) (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 52 for more information) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 2-7) (See External Monitor Port on page 53 for more information) Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional physical lock down device. (Figure 2-7) 13 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Port Replicator Connector Figure 2-8 LifeBook B Series notebook rear panel REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks rear panel components. Port Replicator Connector This connector allows you to connect the Port Replicator. (Figure 2-8) 14 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Lithium Ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade Compartment Speaker Speaker Main Unit and Configuration Label Figure 2-9 LifeBook B Series notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks bottom panel components. Lithium Ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium Ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium Ion battery. (Figure 2-9) (See Lithium Ion Battery on page 41 for more information) Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. (Figure 2-9) Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook. (Figure 2-9) Memory Upgrade Compartment Your notebook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your notebook, hence improving overall performance. (Figure 2-9) (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 47 for more information) 15 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Power Battery Charging Battery Identifier Battery Level Hard Drive Access PC Card Access NumLk CapsLk ScrLk AC Adapter Figure 2-10 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-10) AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook is using. s POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that time. s s On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use. Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium Ion battery is installed. In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your notebook. (Figure 2-11) s s Steady On: This means that there is power to your notebook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your notebook is in Suspend mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off with the power switch. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch. 16 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k 76%­100% Charging 76%­100% 51%­75% 26%­50% 11%­25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is being accessed. POINT The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed. PC CARD ACCESS INDICATOR The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 45 for more information) Figure 2-11 Battery Level Indicator CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-11) NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. POINT If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off. POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator operates whether the power switch is in the On or Off position, and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. 17 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Function Keys Back Space Tab Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2-12 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-12) s s Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device. NUMERIC KEYPAD Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-12) POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys. Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [FN] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running. s s 18 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k WINDOWS KEYS Your notebook has three Windows keys, two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-12) [FN] Key The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. s [FN+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [FN] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.) [FN+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [FN] will lower the brightness of your display. [FN+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increase the brightness of the display. [FN+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [FN] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only. [FN+Suspend/Resume]: Pressing [Suspend/ Resume] while holding [FN] activates the Save-toDisk mode. (See Power Management on page 36 for more information) CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the "focus" (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-12) s s s FUNCTION KEYS Your notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-12) s 19 LifeBook B Series - Section Two Left Button Cursor Right Button Figure 2-13 Quick Point pointing device Cursor Control Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and two buttons on the palm rest of your notebook. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. The upper button functions the same as a left mouse button while the lower button has the same function as a right mouse button. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure 2-13) POINT You have the option of using any two of the following pointing devices at any given time; Quick Point, touch screen or external PS/2 mouse. (See BIOS Setup Utility Clicking Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the top button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the bottom button once, and then immediately release it. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-14 Clicking Double-Clicking Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the top button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press and release the top button twice. (Figure 2-15) on page 33 for more information) 20 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k s s Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality. Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow. TOUCH SCREEN Figure 2-15 Double-clicking CAUTION If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. The integrated Touch Screen allows you to use either the included stylus, or your finger, as a pointing device. You can use the stylus to click, double-click, drag items and icons, or to draw like a pen or pencil in applications that support this behavior, such as drawing or painting programs. See the documentation that came with your application for details. (Figure 2-17) POINT Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. Dragging Dragging means pressing and holding the top button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the top button while moving the item to its new location and then release it.(Figure 2-16) Figure 2-17 Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen CAUTION To avoid potential scratching and damage, never use anything but the included stylus or your finger with the Touch Screen. Figure 2-16 Dragging POINT Quick Point Device Control Adjustment The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. There are three aspects of Quick Point operation, which you can adjust: s To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu's accessories web site at: http://accessories.fujitsu.com. Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in double-clicking. Clicking To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately. The Touch Screen does not support right-clicking. You also have the option to perform the left-click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen once. (Figure 2-18) 21 LifeBook B Series - Section Two Figure 2-18 Clicking the Touch Screen Figure 2-20 Dragging on the Touch Screen Double-Clicking To double-click, touch the item twice, and then immediately remove the stylus tip. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen twice. (Figure 2-19) Calibrating the Touch Screen In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the first time, or after you change the display resolution. To run the calibration utility: 1. On the Start menu, point to Programs. Point to Touchpanel Calibration Utility. This will open the Compensation Tool. 2. Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle and find the red + symbol in the upper-left corner of the display. 3. Using the stylus, touch the screen near the + symbol and without lifting the tip, move the stylus to the center of the symbol. Once the stylus tip is in the center of the symbol, lift it off the Touch Screen. This will cause the red + to disappear from the corner and reappear in a different place on your screen. 4. Repeat step 3 until you have selected a total of nine symbols. This is the minimum number of points necessary to calibrate your touch screen. 5. Once you have selected the nine symbols, press the [ENTER] key. POINT If you receive an error message at this point, you selected fewer than nine symbols. Click OK and begin again at Step 2. Figure 2-19 Double-clicking the Touch Screen POINT If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. POINT Parameters for the Touch Screen can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. Dragging Dragging means touching the screen with the stylus, moving and then lifting the stylus. To drag, tap the Touch Screen twice with your stylus over the item you wish to move, making sure to leave your finger on the screen after the final tap. Next, move the item to its new location by moving the stylus across the screen, and then lifting the stylus to release it. Dragging can also be done using your fingertip(Figure 2-20) 6. Touch the stylus to various points on the screen to verify that the screen is correctly calibrated. If you are satisfied with the screen's calibration, press the [ENTER] key. If you are not satisfied, press the [HOME] key to begin again at Step 2. 22 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CAUTION Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. Both the main notebook volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other, but it should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the main volume control setting and the software setting will control the maximum knob setting. Each source discussed above, puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. For example: s Your hardware volume control is all the way down, therefore your individual software application's volume control has no effect on the volume. We recommend that you use the hardware volume controls to set the upper limit for the sound level and then make fine adjustments with the Volume Control on the Taskbar and individual application software. SETTING THE HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL 1. Turn the volume control knob to the right of your notebook to increase the volume. 2. Turn the volume control knob to the left to decrease the volume. (See figure 2-7 on page 13 for location) CONTROLLING THE VOLUME There is the hardware volume control located on the notebook itself, and the volume control set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. In addition to those, there are also application volume controls that are set within each program individually. 23 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Lock Button Application A Button Internet Button E-mail Button E-mail Notification LED Figure 2-21 LifeBook B Series Security Application Panel LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is the Application Panel that allows you to launch applications with a touch of a button when your system is on. (Figure 2-21) Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include: Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate Panel, Deactivate Panel, CD Player and E-mail LED setup. The LifeBook Application Panel system makes your notebook more than just another notebook computer. POINT E-mail Notification LED requires POP3 Server with no Password Authentication to work. CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL When you start Windows 98, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray (the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed). When you see this icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup, utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature. To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. APPLICATION PANEL BUTTONS Application Launcher Buttons Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-configured to launch the following programs: s Application A - Microsoft Works s Internet - Internet Explorer 5.0 s E-Mail - Netscape Messenger E-mail Notification LED By setting up the E-mail LED notification in conjunction with your E-mail button setup, you can connect to your ISP, check for and retrieve new mail, terminate connection, and activate the E-mail LED to notify that new mail has arrived. 24 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k POINT The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully. POINT If you choose to have the buttons work when the notebook is in standby or pseudo-off, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not present or using your notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook. As a precaution, move the selector switch to the Lock position when you are away from your notebook. To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure ­ for example, Application 1. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application. The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows 98 default Internet browser, (Internet Explorer, unless you have changed this in Windows 98.) In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps: 1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box. 2. Click on Browse from Start Menu. 3. Scroll down the list of applications, and the click on the application you wish to launch with this button. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows 98 default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on "Default Internet Browser" from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the "other application". If you wish to go back to launching the "other application" from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above. POINT The Internet or E-mail buttons can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser or e-mail program. When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. USING THE E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LED: POINT To use the E-mail LED notification, you must have access to a POP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication. Contact your service provider to determine if they support POP3 without Security Password Authentication. To configure the E-mail Notification LED: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on E-mail LED Setup. 5. The E-mail LED Setup screen will appear. Choose the type of connection: LAN or Dial up. If LAN: Click on LAN. Enter the POP3 Server name, your account name and password for that account. Consult your Service provider if you do not know or are unsure of the information requested. If Dial Up: Click on Dial Up. Choose the Dial up configuration (as previously set in Dial Up Networking) you wish to retrieve mail from. Enter the POP3 Server name, your account name and password for that account. The account name and password should be the same information you entered in the Dial UP configuration. After all the information has been entered, test the connection by clicking on "Testing connection with current setting". If an error occurs, check the settings and information on Dial Up Network and E-mail LED notification. 25 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Configure the E-mail button (see Configuring Your LifeBook Application Panel) to launch the mail software you want to use, i.e. Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, etc. You can also adjust the LED blinking time. The default setting is for 60 seconds after mail has been retrieved. After the setup (Dial Up Networking/E-mail/E-mail LED) is completed, you are ready to retrieve mail. When you press the E-mail button, your system will establish connection with your provider, check for and retrieve new mails, terminate the connection, and activate the blinking LED to alert you of new mail. Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Start. Click on Programs. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. Click on Deactivate Panel. To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead. POINT Every time you start Windows 98 the LifeBook Application Panel is activated. Even if you deactivated it before you shut down. 26 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Pre-Installed Software Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software. MICROSOFT WORKS Microsoft Works is a suite of software containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family and friends address books, manage home finances, and create a home inventory. MICROSOFT PRESS INTERACTIVE TRAINING Microsoft Press Interactive Training is for users unfamiliar with Windows 98, this tutorial will help you get the most out of your operating system. LEARNING ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built-into them upon installation. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application. Manuals Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software. Any manuals that are not included, are available online through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications. MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN VirusScan, by McAfee, is an antivirus program that can be run after loading data or programs onto your notebook. It assist in the protection of the data currently residing on your hard disk from contamination and destruction. (See your VirusScan online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program) ADOBE ACROBAT READER The Adobe Acrobat Reader, located in the Service and Support Software folder, allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms. PC DOCTOR PC Doctor by Watergate Software is primarily for use by your support representative when assisting you with troubleshooting. LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL SOFTWARE Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include a CD Player, Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel. LAPLINK PROFESSIONAL LapLink Professional by Traveling Software®, allows you to transfer files directly to other computers via an internal modem, a PC Card modem, the infrared port, the USB port, or a serial or parallel cable (cables not included). (See your LapLink online help for proper operating procedures) 27 LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two 28 Getting Started Section Three Getting Started