User manual FUJITSU B2610

B Series.book Page 1 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 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, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe System Inc. LapLink is a registered trademark of LapLink.com, Inc. PowerQuest and Drive Image are registered trademarks of PowerQuest Corporation. Netscape is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. McAfee is a registered trademark of Network Associates/ McAfee.com, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright 2002 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. B5FH-5941-01EN-00 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Address: Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 Telephone: Declares that product: (408) 982-9500 Model Configuration: LifeBook B2610 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. B Series.book Page 2 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series B Series.book Page 3 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook B Series Notebook Table of Contents 1 Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 FPC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 LifeBook Security/Application Panel Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .20 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Operating Your LifeBook Security/ Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . . 21 Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2 Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Security Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Activating Additional Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Registering Your LifeBook notebook. . . . . . . . . . 31 Power Management Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Hibernate Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Quick Point Pointing Device Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 B Series.book Page 4 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series 4 Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 5 Troubleshooting Fujitsu Service Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 External Floppy Disk Drive Connecting an External Floppy Disk drive. . . . . . 39 Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 PC Cards Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Smart Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Using DISE with Windows 2000/XP. . . . . . . . . . 62 Installing and Using DISE with Windows 98 Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 42 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 42 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6 Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Port Replicator Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Attaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Detaching the Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack (LAN model only) . . . . 46 Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 External Floppy Disk Drive Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 External Monitor Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 7 Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Integrated Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 LifeBook Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . 73 Theft Prevention Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 B Series.book Page 5 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . 75 8 Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Regulatory Information Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Appendix Integrated Wireless LAN User Guide FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Before Using This Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Connecting Windows 98/2000 Systems . . . . . . . 93 Network Connection: Windows 98. . . . . . . . . . . 94 Network Connection: Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . 96 Connecting Windows XP Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 If a Second LAN Device is Installed . . . . . . . . . . 109 About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 B Series.book Page 6 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series B Series.book Page 1 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 1 Preface 1 B Series.book Page 2 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series 2 B Series.book Page 3 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook® B Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful mini-notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® PentiumTM III microprocessor, has a built-in color touch screen display, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook's hardware and built-in system software. Your LifeBook notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT. It comes with Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Professional pre-installed. Your notebook is a completely self-contained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features. 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? FPC CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact FPC Service and Support the following ways: I I I I Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 1-901-259-5700 E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.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: I I I I I I I I 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 Online You can go directly to the online 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 online 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 online URL links. POINT The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. WARRANTY Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a three year International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions. CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully. WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. 3 B Series.book Page 4 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section One 4 B Series.book Page 5 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook 5 B Series.book Page 6 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two 6 B Series.book Page 7 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 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 (LAN model shown) Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook, even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. You may also have one or more of the following devices in the box: I I External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-4), and/or, Port Replicator (Figure 2-3) UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have: I I I I I I I I I I I I I LifeBook B Series notebook (Figure 2-1) AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Stylus (located in stylus holder) Two additional pointer caps Driver and Application Restore CD Getting Started Guide User's Guide (this document) International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft Windows Manual and Certificate of Authenticity Fujitsu Service Assistant Flier Premium Care Registration card and envelope Fujitsu Service Assistant CD Figure 2-2 AC Adapter Figure 2-3 Optional Port Replicator (LAN model shown) Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you will have one of the following battery configurations: I I I One main Lithium ion battery pre-installed, or, One main high-capacity Lithium ion battery (preinstalled), or, One main Lithium ion battery pre-installed and one spare main high-capacity Lithium ion battery Figure 2-4 External USB Floppy Disk Drive 7 B Series.book Page 8 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Touch Screen Stylus Display Panel Latch Suspend/Resume Button Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch Cursor Control LifeBook Security/ Application Panel Keyboard Built-in Microphone Quick Point Pointing Device Figure 2-5 LifeBook notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's top and front components. (Figure 2-5) Touch Screen Stylus The stylus is used as the pointing device for the touch screen. Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed. Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from standby mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from the Windows operating system. See "Suspend/Resume Button" on page 32. Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. 8 Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 12. LifeBook Security/Application Panel The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch capability. See "LifeBook Security/ Application Panel" on page 20. Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouselike buttons and one cursor control button. See "Quick Point Pointing Device" on page 16. Keyboard A full-function keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. See "Keyboard" on page 14. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics and Touch Screen functionality. B Series.book Page 9 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k DC Power Jack Air Vents PC Card Slots External Monitor Port (behind cover) Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook left-side panel PC Card Eject/Lock Button LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's 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) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. Note that when the optional Port Replicator is attached to the system, you must use the external monitor port on the Port Replicator rather than the port on the system. (Figure 26) See "External Monitor Port" on page 48. PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II or one Type III PC Card. (Figure 2-6) See "PC Cards" on page 41. 9 B Series.book Page 10 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Microphone Jack USB Ports Infrared Port Optional LAN (RJ-45) Headphone Jack Power Switch Modem (RJ-11) Port Anti-theft Lock Slot Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-7) See "Headphone Jack" on page 47. Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 2-7) See "Microphone Jack" on page 47. Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your notebook. (Figure 2-7) USB Ports The two USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (Figure 2-7) See "Universal Serial Bus Ports" on page 47. Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. (Figure 2-7) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port The Modem (RJ-11) telephone port is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (Figure 2-7) WARNING The internal multinational 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 LifeBook 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 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. LAN (RJ-45) Jack The optional internal LAN (RJ-45) port is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. (Figure 2-7) See "Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack (LAN model only)" on page 46. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional physical lock down device. (Figure 2-7) 10 B Series.book Page 11 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Battery Pack Lock Lithium ion Battery Bay Battery Pack Latch Docking Port Connector Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Speaker Memory Upgrade Compartment Speaker Figure 2-8 LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's 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 2-8) See "Lithium ion Battery" on page 37. Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. (Figure 2-8) Docking Port Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator. (Figure 2-8) Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook 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 2-8) Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system 11 B Series.book Page 12 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Battery Charging Hard Drive Access 1 2 1 A Power AC Adapter Battery Level PC Card Access CapsLk NumLk Security Indicator ScrLk Figure 2-9 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9) states that can tell you what power source your notebook is using. I I 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. 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. I 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 the installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your notebook. (Figure 2-10) 76%­100% Charging 76%­100% 51%­75% 26%­50% 11%­25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery Figure 2-10 Battery Level Indicator I I 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 Standby mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Hibernate 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 LifeBook 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. 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 12 B Series.book Page 13 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k 1 2 CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS (Figure 2-10) 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 41. 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. NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether the 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. 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. CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCRLK INDICATOR HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive. The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set) when the system resumes from Off or Standby modes. You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation. 13 B Series.book Page 14 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Function Keys x Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2-11 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-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 2-11) I 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 2-11) 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. I I 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. 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. WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook 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 2-11) I 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 2-11) 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. 14 B Series.book Page 15 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook 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 2-11) [Fn] Key The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. I [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off. [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See "Entering the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 29) [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+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook notebook. [Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook. [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. I I I I I I I 15 B Series.book Page 16 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two Left Button Right Button Figure 2-12 Quick Point pointing device Cursor Control Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your 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 2-12) 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" on page 29. Figure 2-14 Double-clicking Figure 2-13 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 2-14) 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 2-13) POINTS I If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. I 16 B Series.book Page 17 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k 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 2-15) CAUTION To avoid potential scratching and damage, never use anything but the included stylus or your finger with the Touch Screen. POINT To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu's accessories web site at: http://www.fujitsupc.com. Figure 2-15 Dragging 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: I Clicking To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately. You also have the option to perform the left-click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen once. (Figure 2-17) To right-click, go to Start --> Programs --> Fujitsu Touch Panel. From that window, you can specify a right button tool by using the Touch Panel Configuration Control button prior to the desired right mouse click. It can be used two ways: by holding down the key or by pressing the key once. I I 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. 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 The integrated Touch Screen allows you to use either the included stylus, or your fingertip, 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 2-16) Figure 2-17 Clicking 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 218) Figure 2-18 Double-clicking the Touch Screen POINT If the interval between taps is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Figure 2-16 Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen 17 B Series.book Page 18 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two 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 2-19) 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, firmly touch the screen directly on the (+) symbol, then pause for a moment. When you lift the stylus tip, the (+) symbol will move to the next location. 4. Repeat step 3 until you have selected a total of twelve symbols. This is the minimum number of points necessary to calibrate your touch screen. 5. Once you have selected the twelve symbols, press [ENTER], then press [ENTER] again. POINT If you receive an error message at this point, you selected fewer than twelve symbols. Click [OK] and begin again at Step 2. Figure 2-19 Dragging on the Touch Screen Right-clicking It is possible for you to perform right-click functions with the stylus. 1. Click Start -> Programs -> Fujitsu Touch Panel -> Touch Panel Configuration. 2. When the Right Button Tool screen appears, select either "Hold [Ctl] key down and touch the screen" or "Press [Ctl] key and touch the screen". When you select "Hold [Ctl]...", the stylus will act as a right mouse button when you hold down the control key while touching the screen. When you select "Press [Ctl]...", pressing the control key before touching the screen will cause the stylus to act as a right mouse button. 3. Click [Apply] to complete your selection. 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 Fujitsu Touch Panel/Compensation Tool. This will open the Compensation Tool. 18 B Series.book Page 19 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 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. POINT Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways: I I Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook. POINT There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle. I I Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications. Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls. Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level. 19 B Series.book Page 20 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two (1) Application A Button (2) Application B Button (3) Internet Button (4) E-Mail Button Enter Button Figure 2-20 LifeBook Security/Application Panel LifeBook Security/ Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. If the security system is activated, upon starting your notebook or resuming from Standby mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security/Application Panel. After entering a correct password, your notebook resumes system operation. (Figure 2-20) consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simultaneously. The following are valid button strokes: I I I I Pushing [4] by itself Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time Pushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time The following are valid passwords. The numbers within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more than one button. I I I {[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter] [4], [enter] {[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter] SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security panel application is pre-installed without any passwords. The following sections provide detailed information on your security panel, how to set, change or remove passwords. Numbered Buttons Use these buttons to enter your password.(Figure 2-20) Enter Button After entering the button strokes, push this button to enter the password into the LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-20) Setting Passwords When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set. You have a choice of having no password or setting a supervisor and user password. You must set the supervisor password before the user password. P O I N TS I I The purpose of supervisor password is to be able to bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten. The supervisor password alone will not lock the system. You have to set both the supervisor and user passwords for the security panel to work. PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this notebook. A supervisor password is typically the same for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group, office, or company to allow for system management. Individual LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password. A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke 20 Setting Supervisor Password You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\ Security Panel Application\ Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] B Series.book Page 21 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Security Panel Application and Set User Password. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the user password. POINT You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above. POINT Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application. If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer. The supervisor password can override the user password. PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover automatically places the notebook into Standby mode. Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must enter the proper security password after pushing the Suspend/Resume button. Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Security Indicator turns off after one minute. To resume normal operation, first attach a power supply to the notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook. OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY/ APPLICATION PANEL The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off or Standby state. You always need to push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user password. Your system will not begin the boot sequence without entering your supervisor/user password. From Off State 1. Turn on your system. 2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button. For example, if the password is 22222, Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter button. The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal operation. From Standby State 1. Press your Suspend/Resume button. 2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button. The notebook should resume normal operation. Incorrect Password Entry If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession, the system will "beep" for about one minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute (while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the notebook will resume normal operation. If no or an invalid password is entered while the system beeps, the system will return to its previous locked state (standby or off) and the Security Indicator will go off. To reactivate the notebook after a password failure, you must press the Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password. UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATION You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application: I I Uninstall the security panel application software. This will disable all security feature. Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. This will not allow any changes to the password. Uninstalling the Security Panel Application Software Remove passwords when User wants no password protection whatsoever and doesn't want to give anybody the utility to set a password on their computer. In this case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time, select REMOVE, enter current password then click Next. When asked to confirm select Yes. Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password. 21 B Series.book Page 22 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two POINT Removing the applications does not remove the password. It simply removes the utility to change/add/ remove passwords. To change your password you must reinstall the application. and provide proof of ownership. You will then be given instructions on where to ship your notebook. LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH THE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security /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 and Deactivate Panel. Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel When you start Windows, 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. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this document. POINT The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully. User: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel. 2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes. Supervisor: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel. 2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes. Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you will need your Drivers and Applications CD. The Utilities\Security Application Panel folder contains two separate folders: Supervisor and User. The setup files for supervisor and user security applications are contained in those folders. 1. Go to the Utilities\Security Application Panel\Supervisor folder on the CD and double-click the setups.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Go to the Utilities\Security Application Panel\User folder on the CD and double-click the setup.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. Supervisor and user passwords can be set via Windows software using the FJSECS.exe and FJSECU.exe files, respectively. FJSECU.exe for the user password cannot run without first setting a supervisor password. You need to run FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor password. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 20. If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu PC Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu PC Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling please have a valid credit card 22 To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure ­ for example, Application A. 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. B Series.book Page 23 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. 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 then 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 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 If your system has dedicated one of the application launcher buttons to be an Internet launcher, the button can still be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser. 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 the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down. When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. 23 B Series.book Page 24 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Two 24 B Series.book Page 25 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM 3 Getting Started 25 B Series.book Page 26 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Three 26 B Series.book Page 27 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. (Figure 3-1) Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. 2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position. OR 3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat. Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. POINT The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your notebook. 27 B Series.book Page 28 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM LifeBook B Series ­ Section Three Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology. Power Management Utility (Windows 98 and WIndows 2000 models only) Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management Utility changes the setting permanently. 1. Double-click the BatteryAid icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Fujitsu BatteryAid (2/2) tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level. 3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings. You may need to readjust the brightness level periodically depending on your operating environment. POINT The higher the brightness level, the more power the LifeBook 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. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the Display Panel latch. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 3-2) ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on your notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, keyboard and power management utility. Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily. I CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your notebook. 2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly. [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. I POINT If using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. If using battery power your brightness settings is set to approximately mid-level by default. 28 B Series.book Page 29 Thursday, April 11, 2002 4:34 PM Getting Started Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power Switch The power switch is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook. (See figure 2-7 on page 10 for location) POINT 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 or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power.