User manual FUJITSU C2240

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The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copyrights 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. Wash hands after handling. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Address: Telephone: Declares that product: Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 982-9500 Model Configurations: LifeBook C2230 notebook 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 C Series Notebook Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® C Series notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 15 15 16 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COMPUTER Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scrolling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 18 19 19 19 LifeBook Application Panel Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . . Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . . Using the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 20 20 21 21 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back/Top Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 LifeBook C Series Notebook Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . . 29 Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 PC Cards Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . 44 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 45 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Windows Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Parallel Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector . . . . . . . . . 47 Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 4 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 5 USING THE INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN Before Using the Wireless LAN For better communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Stopping transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Starting Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Internal Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Optical Drive Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using the Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using DolbyTM Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using Optical Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . . 40 Connection using Windows XP Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . . . 55 Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Memory Stick/Secure Digital Slot Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card . . . . . . . . . . 41 Connection using Windows 2000 Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . . . 60 Connection to the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Optical Digital Audio Out Connecting an Optical Digital Cable . . . . . . . . . . 42 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 8 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integrated Pointing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Theft Prevention Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 95 95 95 95 95 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 96 97 99 IP address information Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Specifications Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Optical Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 73 73 74 82 83 83 84 84 7 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 90 90 91 91 9 GLOSSARY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 INDEX Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 LifeBook C Series Notebook 1 Preface 1 LifeBook C Series Notebook 2 Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook® C Series notebook from Fujitsu is an allin-one notebook featuring the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor and an ATI® RADEONTM IGP 340M graphics chip with support for up to 128 MB of shared memory. This combination delivers the resources to tackle video editing, computer gaming, and general business applications. A large and bright 15-inch display adds to the computing experience, bringing applications to life wherever you are. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook's hardware and built-in system software. Your LifeBook notebook comes with Microsoft® Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional, or Windows 2000 pre-installed. The LifeBook 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 computer. DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shut down the computer? The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 408-764-2724 E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com/computers Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers 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: 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 LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories web site 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 link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links. WARRANTY Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your LifeBook notebook for warranty terms and conditions. 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. The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. 3 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section One 4 2 Getting to Know Your Computer 5 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two 6 Overview Figure 2-1. LifeBook C Series notebook Overview This section describes the components of your LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook's components. Detailed specifications about your LifeBook notebook can be found in the chapter entitled "Specifications" on page 95. 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: LifeBook C Series notebook (Figure 2-1) Lithium ion battery, pre-installed AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Drivers and Applications CD Getting Started Guide User's Guide (this document) Premium Care registration information International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft-associated product materials Depending upon the configuration of your notebook, you may have also received one of the following items: Figure 2-2. Typical AC Adapter WinDVD® 4/WinDVD CreatorTM Plus and RecordNowTM WinDVD® 4/RecordNowTM WinDVD® 4 An additional main battery 7 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two Closed Cover Switch Display Panel Latch Display Panel Scroll Button Power/ Suspend/ Resume Button Stereo Speaker Selector Switch Keyboard Touchpad LifeBook Application Panel Status Indicator Panel Stereo Speaker Figure 2-3. 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 2-3) Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. (See Display Panel on page 26 for more information.) Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch suspends the system when the cover is closed. LifeBook Application Panel The LifeBook Application Panel allows you to either launch your favorite applications by the touch of a button or to use as a media player when your unit is on. (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 20 for more information.) 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 13 for more information.) Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/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. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 30 for more information.) Stereo Speakers The built-in boxless dual speakers provide stereo sound. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 15 for more information.) Touchpad Pointing Device/Scroll Button The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and scroll buttons). (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 18 for more information.) 8 Locating the Controls and Connectors S-Video Out Port Modem Jack Memory Stick/ SD Card Slot Anti-Theft Lock Slot DC Power Jack IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Port PC Card Slots PC Card Eject Buttons Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's left-side components. (Figure 2-4) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ11) Telephone Jack on page 46 for more information.) Memory Stick/SD Card Slot The Memory Stick/Secure Digital (SD) card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data between a variety of different digital devices. (See Installing Memory Stick/ SD Cards on page 41 for more information.) Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock-down device. PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type I/II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 43 for more information.) IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Port The 1394 port is used to connect between your LifeBook notebook and a peripheral such as a digital video camera.(See IEEE 1394 Port on page 46 for more information.) DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 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. The internal modems on all LifeBook notebooks from are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries. 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 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. S-Video Out Port The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR.(See S-Video Out Port on page 47 for more information.) 9 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two Optical Digital Audio-Out/ Headphone Jack Wireless LAN Switch (on wireless LAN models only) Microphone Jack Infrared Port Media Player Eject Button USB 2.0 Port (3 additional USB 2.0 ports on back of system) Internal Floppy Disk Drive Media Player Emergency Media Player Tray Release Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. (Figure 2-5) Optical Digital Audio-Out/Headphone Jack When used as an optical digital audio-out, this jack allows you to download digital audio onto a MiniDisc recorder's SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. (See Optical Digital Audio-Out Connector on page 47 for more information.). When used as a headphone jack, this jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 47 for more information.) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 46 for more information.) Media Player Eject Button The media player Eject Button allows you to open the media player tray to remove or install a DVD, CD-R, or CD-ROM. (See Optical Drive on page 38 for more information.) Media Player The media player allows you to play back a media disc. (See Optical Drive on page 38 for more information.)Emergency Media Player Tray Release The Emergency Media Player Tray Release allows you to open the media player tray without powering on your LifeBook notebook. Infrared Port The fast IrDA-compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA-compatible infrared device without a cable. USB 2.0 Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. Note that there are three additional USB 2.0 ports on the rear of the system. (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 46 for more information.) Internal Floppy Disk Drive A standard floppy disk drive to accommodate 3.5" floppy disks. ((See Internal Floppy Disk Drive on page 37 for more information.) Wireless LAN Switch The Wireless LAN Switch turns the optional wireless LAN on and off. (See Integrated Wireless LAN* User's Guide on page 91 for more information.) The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system. The terms "media" and "media disc" in this document refer to any of the possible media drives or media discs available for your notebook (i.e., DVD, DVD-RW, CD-ROM, CD-R, or CDRW). 10 Locating the Controls and Connectors Wireless LAN Antenna Compartment USB Ports (Qty. 3) LAN Jack (RJ-45) Serial Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back/top panel BACK/TOP PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's back panel components. (Figure 2-6) USB Ports The four USB 2.0 ports (three on the rear, one on the right side) allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 46 for more information.) LAN Jack (RJ-45) The LAN jack is designed to accept a Local Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 plug. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 46 for more information.) Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial RS-232 devices, such as serial printers or serial scanners. Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a printer. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page 46 for more information.) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 47 for more information.) Wireless LAN Antenna Compartment The Wireless LAN Antenna compartment houses the antenna for the optional wireless LAN device. 11 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two Lithium ion Battery Bay Main Unit and Configuration Label Certificate of Authenticity Label (approximate location) Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. (Figure 2-7) 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 LifeBook notebook. (See Configuration Label on page 95 for more information.) 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. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 35 for more information.) 12 Status Indicator Panel Power AC Adapter Battery Level Optical Hard Floppy Drive Drive Drive Access Access Access PC Card Access NumLk CapsLk ScrLk Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. These symbols (when visible) tell you how each of those components is operating. (Figure 2-8) BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR The Battery Level indicator states whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within the battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-9) 76%­100% Charging 76%­100% 51%­75% 26%­50% 11%­25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery 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 LifeBook notebook is in at that time. Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode. Steady Off (not visible): This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off. 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. Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook 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 LifeBook notebook is using. A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-9) 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. If there is no battery activity or the power adapters are not connected, the Battery Level indicator will also be off. 13 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol indicates whether the battery is charging or not. Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 1 2 PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicators state whether or not your LifeBook notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicators will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed. The first indicator represents the built-in PC card slot; the second indicates when a modular PC Card slot is installed. (See PC Cards on page 43 for more information) OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Optical Drive access indicator tells you that the optical drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the media player drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the optical drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. 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. HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed. CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. FLOPPY DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Floppy Drive Access indicator states whether the internal floppy disk drive is being accessed. This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk drive is installed. (See Internal Floppy Disk Drive on page 37 for more information) SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. 14 Keyboard Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (outlined with thick black line) Figure 2-10. Keyboard Application Key Cursor Keys Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your LifeBook notebook has an integral 87-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. 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 Cursor keys Function keys Windows keys WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of one Start key and one Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your on-screen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) 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. 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). 15 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two 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. The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off. [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding down [Fn] allows you to toggle between an internal mouse (touchpad) and an external mouse (USB-type). [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. 16 Volume Control Volume Control Your LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. 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. Using the Fn+F8 and Fn+F9 combinations to control volume will override software volume controls. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways: 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. 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. 17 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two Touchpad Left Button Scroll Button Right Button Figure 2-11. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. (Figure 2-11) Figure 2-12. Clicking DOUBLE-CLICKING Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left 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 the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You can also perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13) CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You can also perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12) Figure 2-13. Double-clicking 18 To u ch p a d P o i n t i n g D e v ic e If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. SCROLLING Using the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, release the button. (Figure 2-15) DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then releasing your finger. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-15. Scrolling TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT If you need to change or adjust any of the touchpad control functions, you can customize them from the Mouse properties dialog box in the Control Panel. Click on Start, select Settings > Control Panel, then doubleclick Mouse. Figure 2-14. Dragging 19 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two Selector Switch Application Launcher Buttons Figure 2-16. LifeBook Application Launcher Buttons LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel system makes your LifeBook notebook more than just another notebook computer. This panel allows you to operate the optical drive as an independent audio media player or to launch applications with the touch of one button. APPLICATION LAUNCH/ MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS When the selector switch is in the Application position, pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. When the selector switch is in the Media Player position, the buttons operate the media player. CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL When you start your system, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. 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 Control Panel. 3. Double-click on Application Panel. 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 LifeBook notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs. (See Specifications on page 95 for more information). 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. The LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook. If the date and time are incorrect, you can adjust the settings in the Windows Control Panel. The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system. Your LifeBook 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 -> Control Panel ->Application Panel. The panel consists of the following elements: SELECTOR SWITCH Located at the far left of the panel, this switch allows you to select the function of the panel--either as an Application Launcher, a media player, or as a lock. The buttons can be locked and unlocked by pressing either of the selector switch positions for four seconds or longer. When the selector switch is in Lock mode, the buttons are disabled and do nothing when pressed. To change an application associated with one of the buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to 20 LifeBook Application Panel the application you want to associate with the buttons, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button will now launch the new application. One of the buttons may be preconfigured to launch your default Internet browser. In order to reconfigure it to launch a different program, follow these easy steps: 1. Click on the Internet tab of the application panel utility. Click on the down-arrow in the Specify the button action: field. Select Start Other Program from the dropdown list. 2. Click on the Browse button. 3. Scroll down the list of applications, and click on the application you wish to launch with this button. Click on Open. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on "Default Internet Browser" from the dropdown list. 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. The E-mail tab can be modified in the same manner as the Internet tab. At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/ disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option. If you choose to have the buttons work when the LifeBook notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your LifeBook notebook even if you are not present or using your LifeBook notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the LifeBook notebook. As a precaution, press the selector switch for four or more seconds to lock the buttons when you are away from your LifeBook notebook. To unlock the buttons, repeat the procedure. When you have finished with Application Panel utility, click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. USING THE MEDIA PLAYER The media player enables you to use your LifeBook notebook's optical drive as an audio media player. If you shut down from Windows while the media player is playing an audio CD, it will stop. You cannot go into Suspend Mode or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Mode while the media player is playing a CD. The media player will only play when the system is powered on. There is no configuration required for media player operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a normal media player. When the selector switch is in the bottom position, the buttons will operate as follows: Stop/Eject: This is the first button to the right of the Selector switch. If you press it once, it will stop an audio CD that is playing. If you press it twice, it will eject the audio CD. Play/Pause: This is the second button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button to start playing an audio CD starting at Track 1. While the audio CD is playing, press it to pause. Press it again to continue. If you press the play button and nothing happens, you either have the Selector switch locked, there is no audio CD in the media player drive, you have a CD other than an audio CD in the drive, or system is not powered on. Because of the Windows CD auto-insertion function, audio CDs will start playing immediately after they are inserted if your LifeBook notebook is On. This will not happen if you are using the media player in Suspend or Pseudo-off modes. Fast Backward: This is the third button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button once to skip one track back. Fast Forward: This is the fourth button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button once to skip forward one track. 21 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Two DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook's desktop that you can use at any time. You may use this panel to operate the media player when you have the Selector switch in the Application position or Lock mode. To use the desktop control panel: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel. 4. Click on CD Player. The desktop control panel will appear in the upper corner of your screen. To close the panel: 1. Click on the "x" button. To minimize the panel: 2. Click on the "-" button. You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Simply double-click on the track display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu. On the same pop-up are two other options: "Always on top" and "Continuous Play". If you click on "Always on top" the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen, no matter what other application you are running. If you click on "Continuous Play", your media player will automatically start over at the beginning of the CD in the drive as soon as it finishes the last track. You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on your desktop. Drag it by clicking on the track number display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel. When you place it where you would like, release the mouse button. 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 Stop Application Panel. To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Start Application Panel instead. Every time you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down. Application Panel Setup If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and data tracks into the media player drive, the media player may fail to play the first audio track. The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for the media player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of the CD audio line only. It does not adjust your LifeBook notebook's master software volume control. The media player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True Color (24-bit or more). If you have your LifeBook notebook's display set for 256 colors or less Media Player will display in a "basic" mode. If you have your display set to 256 colors, the basic display will appear no matter which one you select. You will need to set your display colors to more than 256 in order to select other display appearances. When you close the media player's desktop control panel, it will stop the audio media player. Simply press the Play button if you would like to continue listening, and the media player will restart at track 1. The Selector switch must be in the media player position. 22 3 Getting Started 23 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Three 24 Power Sources 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 LifeBook notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook 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. Your notebook will automatically switch from DC power to battery power. 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 LifeBook notebook. 25 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ 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. Your system has a 15" SXGA display panel. Using the Power Management Utility (Windows 2000 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 Power Control 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. The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the latch located at the top of the display panel to the right. 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. ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESS Once you have turned on your LifeBook 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. The higher the brightness level, the more power the LifeBook notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, set the brightness to as low a level as possible. CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook. 2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly. Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily. [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. 26 S t a r t i n g Yo u r L i f e B o o k N o t e b o o k Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button 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 LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-3 on page 8 for location) When you turn on your LifeBook 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. BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting-up your LifeBook notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your LifeBook notebook's Basic Input-Output System (BIOS). When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your LifeBook notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your LifeBook notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your LifeBook notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a POST. When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system's opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when: To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume located above the keyboard. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, (See Suspend Mode on page 30 for more information), or you can turn it off. (See Power Off on page 31 for more information) Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook. You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook. You restart your LifeBook notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box. The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application. You reset the system by pressing the three keys [CTRL+ALT+DEL]. BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS' environment to operate your LifeBook notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to: When you power on your LifeBook notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 82 for more information) Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the POST, your LifeBook notebook will load your operating system. Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the POST or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time. Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. System data security feature parameters, such as passwords. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen with a prompt below it. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. 3. Press the arrow keys to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 82 for more information) 27 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Three Changing Video RAM Size Your system is set up to use 32 MB of video RAM by default, but you can change the allocated amount from within the BIOS. To change the amount of video RAM, perform the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility as detailed above. Using the arrow keys, go to the Advanced menu. Scroll down to Miscellaneous Configurations. Scroll down to "UMA Video Memory Size", and press the [Enter] key to see the submenu. 5. Press the [Enter] key to see a drop-down list of selections, or press the spacebar to cycle through the selections. 6. When you have selected the amount of memory you wish to use, press the F10 key and select [Yes] when asked if you want to save the configuration and exit. BIOS Guide A guide to your LifeBook notebook's BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support web site at http://us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, click on the Support link, then select Notebooks under User's Guides in the side bar. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your LifeBook model. If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear. You may click Cancel at any time within this process to shut down Windows. You may restart this process at any time in the future, but you must complete it in order to use your computer. Getting Started Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in the information as directed. You will be asked to read the Windows End User License Agreement. When you finish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement. If you reject the terms of the License Agreement you will be returned to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process, even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again. You will then be asked for such items as the language you wish to use, the country in which you live, your first and last name, and about how you dial out from where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. For the modem settings, enter your current location information where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time, you may click the Skip button. Once you have set up your LifeBook notebook to dial out, Windows will make a free telephone call to test the settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them. If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu Service and Support. (See Fujitsu Contact Information on page 3 for more information) If you would simply like to move on, and register at a later time, you may click the Skip button. Windows Registration If your connection is successful, you will receive an acknowledgement from Microsoft that your registration was successful. BOOTING THE SYSTEM We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices or put a DVD/CD in your drive until you have gone through the initial power-on sequence. When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin. Designed to accommodate the needs of many users, in many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use them. Windows has two parts: WINDOWS PRODUCT ACTIVATION (WINDOWS XP ONLY) If your system has Windows XP as an operating system, it has already been pre-installed and pre-activated when you receive the system. In the event you need to re-install Windows XP (e.g., after making significant configuration changes), it may be necessary to reactivate the operating system. To do so, use the following information. Getting Started: You have the opportunity to review the Windows License Agreement, to enter custom information for your system, and to set up your modem so that your LifeBook notebook will be prepared to dial out. Registration: Easy online registration for Windows with Microsoft. 28 S t a r t i n g Yo u r L i f e B o o k N o t e b o o k After re-installing Windows XP, you have thirty days to activate it. Product activation ensures that you are the authorized owner of the Windows XP operating system. Until you activate the product, you will be prompted whenever you turn on the system that activation is required. Follow the on-screen directions to activate your operating system. The product only needs to be activated once, unless significant hardware changes are made to your system. Note that Product Activation and Registration are not the same thing. Registration is optional, whereas Product Activation is a required procedure. REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK What are the benefits of registering? You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook notebook, which, if your notebook is ever lost, may help in getting it returned to you. You will also receive technical support access and useful product mailings. How do I register my LifeBook notebook? To register your LifeBook notebook, visit our Web site at: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers. INSTALLING CLICK ME! The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! on the desktop (Windows 2000) or in the Start folder (Windows XP). When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access. 29 LifeBook C Series Notebook ­ Section Three Power Management Your LifeBook notebook has many features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your LifeBook notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in the BIOS setup utility. Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your LifeBook notebook into Suspend mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile battery-powered computers, there is a trade-off between performance and power savings.