User manual FUJITSU C6525

User's Guide C SERIES Advanced Multimedia. Discriminating Style. Copyright Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes. Fujitsu and the Fujitsu logo are registered trademarks and LifeBook is a trademark of Fujitsu Limited. First Cabin is a service trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporaton. ErgoTrac is a trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporation. The following are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation: IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Address: Telephone: Declares that: Fujitsu PC Corporation 598 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas, CA 95035 (408) 935-8800 LifeBook C Series Configuration: LifeBook C-6535 LifeBook C-6525 LifeBook C-5235 LifeBook C-4235 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 CAUTION Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user's authority to operate the equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant and a line cord between the modem and the telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG. The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68. Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin-operated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state's public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information. This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: I FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: I I I I Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network Your LifeBook Series notebook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this notebook is a label that contains the FCC Registration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information. If requested, the user must provide their telephone company with the following information: 1. The telephone number to which the notebook is connected. 2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. 3. That the equipment requires a standard modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68 compliant. 4. The FCC Registration Number. I Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening. FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications: I All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. Copyright I I I I I I I I Elevators, highways, tunnels (automobile, subway, railroad or pedestrian) where a person with impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency. Places where telephones are specifically installed to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police or medical assistance personnel. Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities, convalescent homes and prisons. Workstations for the hearing impaired. Hotel, motel or apartment lobbies. Stores where telephones are used by patrons to order merchandise. Public transportation terminals where telephones are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or rental cars. In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request. Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by FujitsuTM PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line. The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A. The Load Number is 0.3. The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices such that the total of the load numbers of all devices does not exceed 100. CAUTION For safety, users should ensure that the electrical ground of the power utility, the telephone lines and the metallic water pipes are connected together. Users should NOT attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician. This may be particularly important in rural areas. DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. CET appareil numérique de la class B respecte toutes les exigence du Réglement sur le matérial brouilleur du Canada. Notice to Users of the Canadian Telephone Network The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction. LifeBook Series notebook computers are supplied with an internal modem which complies with the Industry Canada certification standards for telecommunication network protection and safety requirements. Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the user should ensure that it is permissible to connect this equipment to the local telecommunication facilities. The user should be aware that compliance with the certification standards does not prevent service degradation in some situations. Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien L'étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie l'équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie que l'équipement satisfait certaines normes de protection, d'exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le département ne garantit pas le fonctionnement de l'équipement à la satisfaction de l'utilisateur. La série LifeBookTM E possède un modem interne conforme aux normes de certification d'Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes de sécurité. Avant de connecter cet équipement à une ligne téléphonique, l'utilisateur doit vérifier s'il est permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations de télécommunications locales. L'utilisateur est averti que même la conformité aux normes de certification ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation du service. LifeBook C Series Les réparations de l'équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n'est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp., ou toute défaillance de l'équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l'utilisateur déconnecte l'équipement de la ligne téléphonique. Le code d'arrangement de connexion de cet équipement est CA11A. Le numéro de charge est 0.3. Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un circuit téléphonique, utilisé par ce périphérique afin de prévenir toute surcharge. La terminaison d'une boucle peut être constituée de n'importe quelle combinaison de périphériques de sorte que le total de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques n'excède pas 100. AV E R T I S S E M E N T Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service d'électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d'eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d'établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d'inspection d'installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement important en régions rurales. UL Notice (For Authorized Repair Technicians Only) CAUTION For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse. Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu® LifeBookTM C Series Notebook Table of Contents SECTION ONE PREFACE About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 19 19 19 19 19 SECTION TWO GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 8 8 9 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 20 21 21 21 ErgoTrac Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ErgoTrac Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 22 23 23 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 12 13 15 16 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 24 LifeBook Application Panel Selector Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Application Launch CD Player Buttons . . . . . . . . LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-mail Notification LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . . Using the E-mail Notification LED: . . . . . . . . . . . Using the CD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 25 26 26 27 27 28 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 17 18 18 18 LifeBook C Series Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . PC DoctorTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LapLink® Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quicken® 99 Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McAfee VirusScan® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PMSet® 98. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adobe Acrobat® Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium Ion Battery Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SECTION THREE GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 CD-ROM Drive Loading a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Removing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Automatic Insertion Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 DVD/CD-ROM Drive DVD Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading a DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing a DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the DVD Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the DVD Player on Battery Power . . . . . . Automatic Insertion Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 51 51 51 52 53 Starting Your LifeBook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booting the System with Windows® 98 . . . . . . . Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 35 35 36 37 PC Cards Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Power Management Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Save-to-Disk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 98 Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 38 38 40 40 40 40 40 40 41 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 56 To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module: . . . . . . 57 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wireless Infrared Mouse Receiver. . . . . . . . . . . . Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stereo Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Audio-Out Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Monitor Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 59 59 59 60 60 60 60 60 61 61 61 SECTION SEVEN SPECIFICATIONS Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 90 90 90 90 90 90 91 91 91 91 91 SECTION FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Tray Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recovery CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 65 66 75 77 77 78 SECTION EIGHT Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Index Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 SECTION SIX CARE AND MAINTENANCE LifeBook Series Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DVDs and CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 84 84 85 85 LifeBook C Series Preface Section One Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 LifeBook C Series ­ Section One 2 Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook C Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® or AMDTM microprocessor, has a built-in color display, a vast array of possible configurations, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook Series' hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT. It comes with Windows 98 Second Edition pre-installed. The LifeBook C Series notebook is a completely selfcontained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [FN], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL]. Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.) On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your notebook. DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer? WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways: I I I I Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 1-901-259-5700 E-mail: 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com Web site: http://www.8fujitsu.com Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: 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 On-line You can go directly to the on-line Fujitsu Product catalog for your notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support on-line by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. POINT You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links. POINT The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to your safety, to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully. WARRANTY Your notebook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions. 3 LifeBook C Series ­ Section One 4 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Section Two Getting to Know Your LifeBook Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 ErgoTrac Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ErgoTrac Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . 24 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 19 PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 LifeBook Application Panel Selector Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Application Launch CD Player Buttons . . . . . . . . 25 LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 E-mail Notification LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel . . . 26 Using the E-mail Notification LED: . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the CD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 5 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . 30 PC Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 LapLink Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Quicken 99 Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 McAfee VirusScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 PMSet 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 30 6 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook C Series notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook C Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Depending on your configuration these devices may also come with your notebook: I I I I UNPACKING When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a Pre-configured model you should have: I LifeBook C Series notebook from Fujitsu (Figure 2-1) I Lithium Ion battery, pre-installed I AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) I Phone/ Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable I Recovery and Application Restore CD I Getting Started Guide I User's Guide I Product Registration card I Product Catalog I International Limited Warranty Brochure I Microsoft Windows 98 Guide I Microsoft Windows Manual and Certificate of Authenticity I First Cabin Registration card and envelope DVD software CD (for models with DVD-ROM drive) CD-RW Software CD (for models with CD-RW drive) IR Mouse (selected or custom configured models only) USB Camera and software CD (custom configured models only) Depending on your configuration, one of the following devices will be built-in: I I I 6x max DVD-ROM drive 4x max CD-RW drive 24x max CD-ROM drive Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook's components. Figure 2-2 AC Adapter 7 LifeBook C Series - Section Two LIFEBOOK FEATURES The LifeBook C Series notebook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features, including: (See Specifications on page 89 for more information) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Latest high-speed Intel or AMD mobile processor SDRAM system memory Clear, bright TFT display Lithium Ion battery Built-in 12GB, 9GB or 6GB hard drive ATI Mobility-P video, 4MB of video RAM or Trident 2.5MB of video RAM External monitor support with simultaneous display capabilities Dual monitor support (Performance Models only) LifeBook Application Panel/Audio CD Player Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with V.90 support One of the following built-in devices: I 6x max DVD drive I 4x, 4x, 20x max CD-RW drive I 24x max CD-ROM drive Full audio and video features: I 64 voice wavetable I Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration I Built-in Pioneer bass reflex stereo speakers I Built-in mono microphone I Stereo line-in jack I Stereo headphone jack I Microphone jack I Digital audio out I I I Combination PC card slot accommodates 2 Type II or 1 Type III cards Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer Integrated pointing device for superb cursor control and comfort Full-size 87-key keyboard with three dedicated Windows keys Hot swappable PS/2 port for external components USB device support VALUABLE LIFEBOOK SOFTWARE I I I I I I I I I I I I Microsoft Windows 98 operating system Microsoft Internet Explorer Microsoft Press Interactive Training for Windows 98 Microsoft Works Quicken 99 LapLink Professional PC-Doctor PMSet 98 McAfee VirusScan Adobe Acrobat Reader Netscape Communicator Internet Service Providers: I AOL I CompuserveTM I Earthlink POINT Some software may come separately on a CD and will have to be installed. 8 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrades I 32MB SDRAM I 64MB SDRAM I 128MB SDRAM Power I Lithium Ion battery I Auto/Airline Adapter I AC Adapter PC Cards I CardBus Ethernet 10/100 I CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 I 10/100+ Modem 56K Additional Accessories I Wireless Infrared Mouse (Performance Models only) I Wireless Keyboard and Mouse I Numeric Keypad I USB Camera I Monitor stand I Presentation Audio system I MindPath PocketPoint I TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord I Notebook Guardian Lock Carrying Cases I Diplomat I Diplomat with Airpro I ProPack Backpack 9 LifeBook C Series - Section Two Display Panel Display Panel Latch Status Indicator Panel Closed Cover Switch ErgoTrac Pointing Device Built-in Microphone IR Wireless Mouse Receiver (Performance Models only) Stereo Speakers Suspend/Resume Button LifeBook Application Panel (Application Launcher/Audio CD Player) Stereo Speakers Figure 2-3 LifeBook C Series notebook with display open Keyboard Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your notebook's top and front components. Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. (Figure 2-3) Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. (Figure 2-3) (See Display Panel on page 34 for more information) Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input. (Figure 2-3) Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your notebook. (Figure 2-3) (See Status Indicator Panel on page 17 for more information) 10 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k IR Wireless Mouse Receiver The IR Wireless Mouse Receiver allows the use of an optional wireless IR Mouse. No more hassles with cables. (Performance Models only) (Figure 2-3) Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows 98. (Figure 2-3) (See Suspend/Resume Button on page 38 for more information) Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. (Figure 2-3) Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed. (Figure 2-3) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (Figure 2-3) (See Keyboard on page 20 for more information) ErgoTrac The pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons. (Figure 2-3) (See ErgoTrac Pointing Device on page 22 for more information) 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 an Audio CD-ROM player when your unit is on or has been shut down from Windows. (Figure 2-3) (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 25 for more information) 11 LifeBook C Series - Section Two Anti-theft Lock Power Switch PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Buttons Lithium Ion Battery Bay Figure 2-4 LifeBook C Series notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebook's left-side components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional physical lock down device. (Figure 2-4) Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your notebook. (Figure 2-4) PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (Figure 2-4) (See PC Cards on page 54 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. (Figure 2-4) (See Lithium Ion Battery on page 45 for more information) 12 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Headphone Jack Microphone Jack Volume Control Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack Stereo Line-in Jack and Digital Audio-Out SPDIF (Preformance Models only) DVD, CD-RW or CD-ROM Drive Floppy Disk Drive Figure 2-5 LifeBook C Series notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebook's right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-5) (See Headphone Jack on page 61 for more information) Stereo Line-in Jack The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source. (Figure 2-5) (See Stereo Line-In Jack on page 60 for more information) Digital Audio-Out The digital audio-out jack (Available on Performance Models only) allows you to download digital audio onto SonyTM & Philips Mini-disc player's SPDIF (Sony Philips Digital Interface) format. (Figure 2-5) (See Digital Audio-Out Connector on page 61 for more information) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 2-5) (See Microphone Jack on page 60 for more information) Volume Control The volume control provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output. (Figure 2-5) (See Volume Control on page 24 for more information) DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Your notebook will have one of the following built-in devices. (Figure 2-5) I 6x max DVD-ROM drive (See DVD/CD-ROM Drive on page 50 for more information) I 4x, 4x, 24x max CD-RW drive I 24x max CD-ROM drive (See CD-ROM Drive on page 48 for more information) Floppy Disk Drive The floppy disk drive provides removable data storage. (Figure 2-5) (See Floppy Disk Drive on page 47 for more information) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (Figure 2-5) (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 59 for more information) 13 LifeBook C Series - Section Two WARNING The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer's documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. CAUTION The internal modem on all Fujitsu notebooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries. CAUTION 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. 14 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k PS/2 Port Serial Port External Monitor Port Parallel Port Infrared Port USB Port DC Power Jack Figure 2-6 LifeBook C Series notebook rear panel REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebooks rear panel components. PS/2 Port The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (Figure 2-6) (See PS/2 Port on page 59 for more information) Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM port.) (Figure 2-6) (See Serial Port on page 59 for more information) Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) (Figure 2-6) (See Parallel Port on page 59 for more information) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 2-6) (See External Monitor Port on page 61 for more information) Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. (Figure 2-6) (See Infrared Port on page 60 for more information) USB Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (Figure 2-6) (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 60 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 notebook and charge the internal Lithium Ion Battery. (Figure 2-6) 15 LifeBook C Series - Section Two Main Unit and Configuration Label Lithium Ion Battery Bay Figure 2-7 LifeBook C Series notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your notebook's bottom panel components. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook. (Figure 2-7) (See Configuration Label on page 89 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. (Figure 2-7) (See Lithium Ion Battery on page 45 for more information) 16 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Power Battery Charging Battery Level Hard Drive Access PC Card Slot Identifier PC Card Access NumLk ScrLk AC Adapter Battery Identifier DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Floppy Disk Drive Access Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel CapsLk Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above your keyboard. Within this panel are symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook Series notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) CAUTION Your notebook's power switch must be turned off to prevent all current draw. AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook is using. I 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 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 Suspend mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off with the power switch. 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. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch. 17 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two 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 battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your 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 Figure 2-9 CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is being accessed. If the Automatic Insertion function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. If the Automatic Insertion function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. The default setting is the Automatic Insertion function active. (See Automatic Insertion Function on page 53 for more information) POINT The Windows 98 SE DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Automatic Insertion function will periodically check for a DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM installed in the drive, causing the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator to flash. The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM automatic insertion function allows your system to automatically start a DVD/ CD-RW/CD-ROM as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD has an auto-run file.(See Automatic Insertion Function on POINT If there is no battery activity, the adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off. page 53 for more information) CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is being accessed. POINT The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed. It works the same of any of the devices. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of the Battery Level indicators 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. (Figure 2-9) 18 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether the 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 Floppy Disk Drive on page 47 for more information) 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 PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card(s). The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed. The number inside the indicator refers to which PC Card slot is being accessed. (See PC Cards on page 54 for more information) The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. 19 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2-10 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook Series 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. (Figure 2-10) I I Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device. NUMERIC KEYPAD Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-10) POINT If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys. Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [FN] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running. I I 20 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k WINDOWS KEYS Your notebook has three Windows keys, two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-10) [FN] Key The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. I [FN+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [FN] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.) [FN+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [FN] will lower the brightness of your display. [FN+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [FN] will increase the brightness of the display. [FN+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [FN] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel and external monitor or external monitor only. [FN+Suspend/Resume]: Pressing [Suspend/ Resume] while holding [FN] activates the Save-toDisk mode. (See Power Management on page 38 for more information) CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the "focus" (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-10) I I I FUNCTION KEYS Your notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-10) I 21 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two Left Button Cursor Right Button Cursor Control Figure 2-11 ErogTracTM pointing device ErgoTrac Pointing Device The ErgoTrac pointing device is built into your Fujitsu LifeBook Series notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The ErgoTrac is composed of a cursor control and a left and right 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, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. 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. (Figure 2-11) 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. (Figure 2-12) POINT An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS/2 port on your notebook, and used simultaneously with the ErgoTrac. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the ErgoTrac will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings. Also, if the Infrared Mouse is enabled, your PS/2 external device will be disabled. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 35 for 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 and release the left button twice. (Figure 2-13) more information) 22 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k ERGOTRAC CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your ErgoTrac with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. There are four aspects of the ErgoTrac operation which you can adjust: I Figure 2-13 Double-clicking 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 when 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. General: This tab allows you to choose the type of mouse you are utilizing. Your notebook is setup to use the ErgoTrac pointing device. If you wish to use an external mouse you will need to change the settings. POINT If the interval between clicks are too long, double-clicking will not be executed. I POINT Parameters for the ErgoTrac can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. I 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. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-14 Dragging 23 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook Series notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CAUTION Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. Both the main notebook volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other, but it should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the main volume control setting and the software setting will control the maximum knob setting. Each source discussed above, puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. For example: I Your hardware volume control is all the way down, therefore your individual software application's volume control has no effect on the volume. We recommend that you use the hardware volume controls to set the upper limit for the sound level and then make fine adjustments with the Volume Control on the Taskbar and individual application software. SETTING THE HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL 1. Turn the volume control knob to the right of your notebook to increase the volume. 2. Turn the volume control knob to the left to decrease the volume. (See figure 2-5 on page 13 for location) CONTROLLING THE VOLUME There is the hardware volume control located on the notebook itself, and the volume control set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. In addition to those, there are also application volume controls that are set within each program individually. 24 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Selector Switch LCD Display E-mail Notification LED Application Launcher/CD Player buttons Figure 2-15 LifeBook C Series Application Launcher/CD Player Buttons LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook Series notebook is the LifeBook Applications Panel. This panel allows you to operate the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive as an independent audio CD Player or launch applications with the touch of one button even when your system is on (Figure 2-15) POINT LifeBook Applications Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook. If the date and time are off, you can adjust this setting in the Windows Control Panel. POINT The CD Player only works with audio CDs. Neither the CD Player or launch buttons will work when the power switch is in the Off position. 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 CD Player, or as a lock. APPLICATION LAUNCH CD 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 CD Player position, the buttons operate the CD player, and when the selector switch is in the Lock position, the buttons are disabled and do nothing when pressed. Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include a CD Player, Application Panel Setup, E-mail LED Setup, Application Panel Guide (this guide), Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel system makes your notebook more than just another notebook computer. LCD DISPLAY LCD displays the number of the audio track being played. It is only illuminated when the power switch is in the On position and an audio CD is in the DVD/CD-ROM drive. 25 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two I POINT If there is a CD in the player which has finished playing, the LCD will display a "1", even though it will not automatically start playing and will not automatically repeat the CD. I I I Application A ­ Microsoft Works Application B ­ Quicken® 99 Internet ­ Internet Explorer® 5.0 E-Mail ­ Netscape® Messenger POINT E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LED By setting up the E-mail LED notification in conjunction with your E-mail button setup, you can connect to your ISP, check for and retrieve new mail, terminate connection, and activate the E-mail LED to notify that new mail has arrived. POINT E-mail Notification LED requires POP3 Server with no Password Authentication to work. The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully. To change an application associated with the Application A, Application B, or E-mail 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. The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows 98 default Internet browser, (Internet Explorer, unless you have changed this in Windows 98.) In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps: 1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box. 2. Click on Browse from Start Menu. 3. Scroll down the list of applications, and the click on the application you wish to launch with this button. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows 98 default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on "Default Internet Browser" from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the "other application". If you wish to go back to launching the "other application" from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above. POINT The Internet or E-mail buttons can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser or e-mail program. CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL When you start Windows 98, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray (the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed). When you see this icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup, utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature. To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch the following programs: 26 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option. POINT If you choose to have the buttons work when the notebook is in standby or pseudo-off, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not present or using your notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook. As a precaution, move the selector switch to the Lock position when you are away from your notebook. The account name and password should be the same information you entered in the Dial UP configuration. After all the information has been entered, test the connection by clicking on "Testing connection with current setting". If an error occurs, check the settings and information on Dial Up Network and E-mail LED notification. Configure the E-mail button (see Configuring Your LifeBook Application Panel) to launch the mail software you want to use, i.e. Outlook Express, Netscape Messenger, etc. You can also adjust the LED blinking time. The default setting is for 60 seconds after mail has been retrieved. After the setup (Dial Up Networking/E-mail/E-mail LED) is completed, you are ready to retrieve mail. When you press the E-mail button, your system will establish connection with your provider, check for and retrieve new mails, terminate the connection, and activate the blinking LED to alert you of new mail. When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. USING THE CD PLAYER The CD player enables you to use your notebook's DVD/CD-ROM drive as an audio CD player, even when your notebook is in the pseudo-off state, in stand-by mode or in suspend mode. As long as the power switch is in the On position, the CD player will function. POINT If you shut down from Windows while the CD player is playing an audio CD, it will stop. To continue to use the CD Player, turn the power switch to the On position and press the play button. The audio CD will start playing at Track 1. USING THE E-MAIL NOTIFICATION LED: POINT To use the E-mail LED notification, you must have access to a POP3 Server with no Security Password Authentication. Contact your service provider to determine if they support POP3 without Security Password Authentication. To configure the E-mail Notification LED: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on E-mail LED Setup. 5. The E-mail LED Setup screen will appear. Choose the type of connection: LAN or Dial up. If LAN: Click on LAN. Enter the POP3 Server name, your account name and password for that account. Consult your Service provider if you do not know or are unsure of the information requested. If Dial Up: Click on Dial Up. Choose the Dial up configuration (as previously set in Dial Up Networking) you wish to retrieve mail from. Enter the POP3 Server name, your account name and password for that account. POINT You cannot go into Suspend Mode or Save-to-Disk Mode while the CD Player is playing a CD. If you press the Suspend button, your notebook will not suspend until you stop the CD Player. 27 LifeBook C Series ­ Section Two POINT If you slide the Selector switch to either Lock or Application while an audio CD is playing, it will stop. You will not be able to start it again until you have returned the Selector switch to the CD Player position. You cannot use the CD Player at any time unless the Selector switch is in the CD Player position. DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your 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 CD player when you have the Selector switch in the Application or Lock position. To use the desktop control panel: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel. 4. Click on Display CD Player. The desktop control panel will appear in the upper right 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 CD 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. POINT 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. There is no configuration required for CD player operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a normal CD player. When the selector switch is in the bottom position, the buttons will operate as follows: I 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. I Play/Pause: This is the second button to the right of the Stop/Eject button. 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. POINT If you press the play button and nothing happens, you either have the Selector switch set to the Application or Lock position, there is no audio CD in the DVD/CDROM drive, or you have a CD other than an audio CD in the drive. POINT Because of the Windows CD auto-insertion function, audio CDs will start playing immediately after they are inserted if your notebook is On. This will not happen if you are using the CD Player in Suspend or Pseudo-off modes. I Back: This button is immediately to the right of the LCD display. Press this button once to skip one track back. Forward: This is the second button to the right of the LCD. Press this button once to skip forward one track. I 28