User manual FUJITSU E4010D

Copyright Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes. Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows. PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe System Inc. Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink Network, Inc. Quicken is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. WinDVD is a trademark of InterVideo, Inc. Netscape 6 is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. PowerQuest and Drive Image are registered trademarks of PowerQuest Corp. McAfee is a registered trademark of Network Associates/ McAfee.com, Inc. BayManager is a registered trademark of Softex, Inc. 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 or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished works. Copyrights 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright 2003 Fujitsu PC Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu PC Corporation. B5FH-8481-01EN-00 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to FCC Part 15 Responsible Party Name: Address: Telephone: Declares that product: Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 (408) 982-9500 Model Configurations: LifeBook E4010 LifeBook E4010D 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 E Series Notebook Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® E Series Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . 20 LifeBook Security/Application Panel Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .22 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Operating Your LifeBook Security Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . . 23 Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 LifeBook E Series Notebook Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . 33 Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 49 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 49 Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Device Ports Communications Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Wireless LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 IEEE 1394 Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports . . . . . . . . . . 51 Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 S-Video Out Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Power Management Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 34 Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature. . . . . . . . . . . 35 Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Restarting the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Modem Result Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 66 Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) . . . . . . . . . . . 66 External USB Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Media Drive Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Loading Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . 43 Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Using DolbyTM Headphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Using the Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . 44 Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 DVDs and CDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 PC Cards Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 SmartCard Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Chipset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Application Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Connection using Windows 2000 Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . .107 Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Other settings Setting of power-saving function . . . . . . . . . . .113 Troubleshooting the Wireless LAN Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 IP address information IP Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Wireless LAN Specifications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 INDEX Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123 8 GLOSSARY Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 APPENDIX: INTEGRATED WIRELESS LAN USER'S GUIDE FCC Regulatory Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Before Using the Wireless LAN For better communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Stopping transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Starting Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Connection using Windows XP Flow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . 101 Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 LifeBook E Series Notebook 1 Preface 1 LifeBook E Series Notebook - Section 1 2 Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook® E Series notebook from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel microprocessor, has a built-in color display, a number 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 notebook's hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT. It comes with Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional pre-installed. The LifeBook notebook is a completely self-contained unit with either an active-matrix XGA or SXGA+ 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 LifeBook notebook. DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shut down the computer? FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 1-901-259-5700 E-mail: 8fujitsu@fujitsupc.com Web site: http://www.fujitsupc.com Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: 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 URL link, located in the Windows Start menu. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. POINT You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links. POINT The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. WARRANTY Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook, your system is backed by either a one-year or three-year International Limited Warranty. Check the information that came with your LifeBook notebook for further warranty terms and conditions. CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully. WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. 3 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 1 4 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook 5 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 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. LifeBook E Series Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. 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: Figure 2-2. AC Adapter LifeBook E Series notebook computer (Figure 2-1) Lithium ion battery, pre-installed AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Weight Saver Modular optical drive Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Drivers and Applications Restore CD Getting Started Guide User's Guide (this guide) International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft-associated materials Premium Care registration card Depending upon the configuration of your system, one or more of the following items may also be included in the box: External USB floppy disk drive DVD Application CD CD-RW Application CD Additional battery(ies) 7 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Status Indicator Panel Display Panel Latch Display Panel Closed Cover Switch LifeBook Security/ Application Panel Touchpad Pointing Device Stereo Speaker Power and Suspend/ Resume Button Keyboard Headphone Jack Microphone Jack 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. Display Panel Latch The display 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. Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond to specific components of your notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 for more information) Power and Suspend/Resume Button The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used to power on your notebook from its Off state. It is also used as the Suspend/Resume button. This 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. (See Power On on page 31 for more information) and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 34 for more information) 8 Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD backlighting when the display panel is closed. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information) Touchpad Pointing Device The pointing device is a Touchpad that allows you simple cursor control. (See TouchPad Pointing Device on page 18 for more information) LifeBook Security/Application Panel The LifeBook Security/Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch capability. (See LifeBook Security/ Application Panel on page 22 for more information) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 52 for more information) Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 52 for more information) G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Wireless LAN Antenna On/Off Switch Anti-theft Lock Slot PC Card Slots Fan Vents Modem Port PC Card Eject Buttons Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's left-side components. Modem Port The modem port is designed to accept a Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack for the multi-national internal 56K modem. (See Communications Ports on page 51 for more information) PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 47 for more information) Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. Fan Vents The fan vents assist in the proper cooling of the system. Wireless LAN Antenna On/Off Switch The Wireless LAN Antenna On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN antenna on and off in systems with an optional Wireless LAN device installed. For systems without an optional Wireless LAN device installed, the Wireless Antenna On/Off Switch is present, but nonfunctional. POINT The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum upload speed is 33600bps. CAUTION The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire 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. Thirdparty hardware is available to allow modem-to-PBX interface. 9 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Flexible Bay Release Latch Flexible Bay Figure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 20 for more information) Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive Modular DVD drive Modular CD-ROM drive Modular Lithium ion bay battery Flexible Bay Release Latch The Flexible Bay release latch releases the Flexible Bay device. 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 Serial Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port Infrared Port LAN Port S-Video Out Port DC Power Jack USB 2.0 Ports (Qty. 2) Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's rear panel components. Serial Port The serial port allows you to connect serial (RS-232C) devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as a COMM port.) (See Serial Port on page 51 for more information) Parallel Port The parallel port allows you to connect parallel devices. (This is also sometimes referred to as an LPT port.) (See Parallel Port on page 51 for more information) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 52 for more information) Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. LAN Port The LAN port is designed to accept a Local Area Network (LAN) RJ-45 jack. (See Communications Ports on page 51 for more information) S-Video Out Port The S-Video out port is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. (See S-Video Out Port on page 52 for more information) USB 2.0 Ports The USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus 2.0 or USB 1.1 devices. (See Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports on page 51 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. 11 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Part Number Label (approximate location) Main Unit Label (approximate location) Docking Port Certificate of Authenticity (approximate location) Lithium ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade Compartment Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. Configuration Label and Version Label The configuration label shows the configuration part number, the Fujitsu part number, and the various components that make up your LifeBook notebook. The version label contains the system part number and serial number. These labels provide manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative in the event you find it necessary to contact Fujitsu. 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 39 for more information) Docking Port The docking port allows you to connect an optional port replicator or docking station. (See Docking Port on page 52 for more information) Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed PC2100 DDR266 SO-DIMM memory. The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, hence improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 49 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 Power Battery Identifier AC Adapter Battery Charging Battery Level Hard Drive Access Media Drive Access PC Card Slot Identifier NumLk ScrLk Security Indicator Floppy Disk Drive Access PC Card Access CapsLk Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel 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 notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using. On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use. Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected. POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your LifeBook notebook is in at that time. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-9) 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: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off with the power/suspend/resume button. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol remains 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 with the power/ suspend/resume button. AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/ 13 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 76%­100% Charging POINT 76%­100% 51%­75% 26%­50% 11%­25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator The Windows DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a DVD/CD installed in the drive, causing the Media Drive Access indicator to flash. The DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to automatically start a DVD/CD 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 Auto Insert Notification Function on page 45 for more information) 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. CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced immediately. POINT POINT If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off. The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator operates whether the power on or off, and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 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 External USB Floppy Disk Drive on page 41 for more information) PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not your LifeBook 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 47 for more information) MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Media Drive Access indicator tells you that the DVD or CD-RW drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the media drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the media drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. (See Auto Insert Notification Function on page 45 for more information) NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. (See Using the Keyboard on page 16 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. 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 CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. (See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information) SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. (See Using the Keyboard on page 16 for more information) SECURITY INDICATOR The Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set) when the system resumes from Off or Suspend modes. You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation. 15 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad (surrounded with thick black line) Start Key Figure 2-10 Keyboard Application Key Cursor Keys Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu 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. 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. 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 LifeBook notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12] are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running. Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device. WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has three Windows keys: two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) 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). 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. 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 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 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 [Fn] will toggle the touchpad on and off. (This function key combination only works if the BIOS setting for Advanced> Keyboard/Mouse Features>Internal Pointing Device is set to Manual Setting.) [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. 17 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Cursor Cursor Control Left Button Right Button Figure 2-11. TouchPad pointing device TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device is built into your Fujitsu 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 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. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad once. (Figure 2-12) POINT An external mouse can be connected to the USB port on your LifeBook notebook, and be used simultaneously with the TouchPad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the TouchPad will be disabled or enabled depending on your BIOS settings. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 31 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 the left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the TouchPad twice. (Figure 2-13) more information) 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 Figure 2-13. Double-clicking POINT If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. 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 release your finger. (Figure 2-14) Figure 2-14. Dragging TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. 19 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Flexible Bay Figure 2-15 Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular CD-ROM drive, DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, Lithium ion battery, or weight saver. (Figure 2-15) You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed. All devices listed here are also options which can be purchased separately. (Figure 2-16) CD-ROM Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive DVD Drive Lithium ion Bay Battery Weight Saver Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you to access software and audio CDs. Modular DVD drive: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs. Modular DVD-CD-RW combo drive: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to write to CDs. Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected. Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed. Figure 2-16 Flexible Bay Devices POINT You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the LifeBook notebook is in operation. REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay: Cold-swapping To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-17) 1. Close any open files. 2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook. 3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch, then press the latch in to release the modular device. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device. 4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This will require light force. Cold-swapping: Swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off. (Reference the following section.) Hot-swapping: Swapping devices while your system is active using BayManagerTM software. (Reference the sections of this chapter entitled "Hot-swapping".) 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 Flexible Bay Release Latch Figure 2-17 Removing a device from the Flexible Bay Figure 2-18 Installing a device in the Flexible Bay CAUTION Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device. If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place. 5. Slide the device you are installing into your LifeBook notebook until it clicks into place. 6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on. 7. You can now access and use the device. Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer. Hot-swapping Under Windows 2000 and XP, hot-swapping is provided through the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility. The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar. Refer to your Windows manual on using this feature. 21 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Enter 1 23 4 Button Numbered Buttons for entering password and launching applications Figure 2-19 LifeBook Security/Application Panel LifeBook Security/ Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/ Application Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. If the security system is activated, upon starting your LifeBook notebook or resuming from suspend mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security/Application Panel. After entering a correct password, your LifeBook notebook resumes system operation. (Figure 2-19) notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password. A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simultaneously. The following are valid button strokes: n n n n Pushing [4] by itself Pushing [2] and [3] at the same time Pushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same time Pushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same time The following are valid passwords. The numbers within braces ({ }) are button strokes using more than one button. n n n {[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter] [4], [enter] {[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter] SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANEL When you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security panel application is pre-installed without any passwords. The following sections provide detailed information on your security panel, and how to set, change or remove passwords. Numbered Buttons Use these buttons to enter your password. (Figure 2-19) Enter Button After entering the button strokes, push this button to enter the password into the notebook. (Figure 2-19) Setting Passwords When shipped from the factory, no passwords are set. You have a choice of having no password or setting a supervisor and user password. You must set the supervisor password before the user password. P O I N TS n n The purpose of supervisor password is to be able to bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten. The supervisor password alone will not lock the system. You have to set both the supervisor and user passwords for the security panel to work. PASSWORDS The user and supervisor password may be set on this LifeBook notebook. A supervisor password is typically the same for all notebooks in a working group, office, or company to allow for system management. Individual 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 Setting Supervisor Password You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in "C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\ Security Panel Application\ Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE" (be sure to use the quotation marks), then press [Enter] 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Security Panel Application > Security Panel Application. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the user password. POINT You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above. minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute (while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the LifeBook notebook will resume normal operation. If no password or an invalid password is entered while the system beeps, the system will return to its previous locked state (suspend or off) and the Security Indicator will go off. To reactivate the LifeBook notebook after a password failure, you must press the Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password. POINT Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application. If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer. The supervisor password can override the user password. PRECAUTIONS Opening and Closing the Cover Closing the cover may place the notebook into suspend mode. Opening the cover does not automatically place the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must enter the proper security password after pushing the Suspend/Resume button. Low Battery Operations If your LifeBook notebook has a low battery, pushing the suspend/resume button only turns on the Security Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, and the Security Indicator LED turns off after one minute. To resume normal operation, first attach a power supply to the LifeBook notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook. OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY APPLICATION PANEL The security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from OFF or suspend state. You always need to push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user password. Your system will not begin the boot sequence without entering your supervisor/user password. From Off State 1. Turn on your system. 2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button. For example, if the password is 22222, Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter button. The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal operation. From Suspend State 1. Press your Suspend/Resume button. 2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the password and press Enter button. The notebook should resume normal operation. Incorrect Password Entry If an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession, the system will "beep" for about one UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATION You have two options when uninstalling the security panel application: n n Uninstall the security panel application software. This will disable all security feature. Uninstall the security panel application with password still active. This will not allow any changes to the password. Uninstalling the Security Panel Application Software Remove passwords when User wants no password protection whatsoever and doesn't want to give anybody the utility to set a password on their computer. In this case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time, select REMOVE, enter current password then click Next. When asked to confirm select Yes. 23 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password. POINT Removing the applications does not remove the password. It simply removes the utility to change/add/ remove passwords. To change your password you must reinstall the application. then be given instructions on where to ship your LifeBook notebook. LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITH THE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANEL The security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security/Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel. They include Application Panel Setup, Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel. Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray (the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed). When you see this icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature. To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on Application Panel Setup. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your LifeBook notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch the associated programs, as defined in Chapter 7. User: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel. 2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes. Supervisor: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel. 2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application for Supervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears, click Yes. Reinstalling the Security Application Panel To reinstall supervisor or user security application, you will need your Drivers and Applications Restore CD. The Secpanel folder located in the Utilities\Security Panel contains the setup files for supervisor and user security application. 1. Double-click the Setup FJSECS.EXE file. The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Double-click the Setup FJSECU.EXE file. The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen. Supervisor and user passwords can be set by the Windows Software which are FJSECS.EXE and FJSECU.EXE respectively. FJSECU.EXE for user password cannot run without supervisor password. First you need to run FJSECS.EXE to set supervisor password before setting user password. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 22. If you forget both passwords, contact Fujitsu Service and Support at 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling please have a valid credit card and provide proof of ownership. You will 24 POINT The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully. To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure ­ for example, Application A. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application. G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps: 1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box. 2. Click on Browse from Start Menu. 3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on "Default Internet Browser" from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the "other application". If you wish to go back to launching the "other application" from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above. POINT The Internet or E-mail buttons can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser or e-mail program. Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Start. Click on Programs. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. Click on Deactivate Panel. To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead. POINT Every time you start Windows the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down. When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. 25 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 2 26 3 Getting Started 27 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 3 28 Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has four possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, a secondary Lithium ion battery (for Flexible Bay installation), an AC adapter, or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. 2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position. OR 3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat. Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. POINT The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your LifeBook notebook. 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. (Figure 3-1) Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your LifeBook notebook. 29 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 3 Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu 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. POINT The higher the brightness level, the more power the LifeBook notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, set the brightness level as low as possible. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Slide the display panel latch to the right to release the locking mechanism. 2. Lift the display panel backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. Using the BatteryAid Utility (Windows 2000 only) Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management Utility changes the setting permanently. 1. Double-click the Battery Icon in the lower right corner of your display (it looks like a small battery with a leaf extending from the top). This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Click on the Fujitsu BatteryAid 2/2 tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level. 3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings. You may need to readjust the brightness level periodically depending on your operating environment. 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 Keyboard [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. POINT If using AC power, your LifeBook notebook's brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. If using battery power, the brightness setting is set to its middle level by default. 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. 30 Getting Started Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power and Suspend/Resume Button The Power and Suspend/Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook notebook, to resume from Standby or Save-to-Disk mode, to place your notebook in Standby or Save-to-Disk mode or to power off. You can also turn off your notebook by choosing Shut Down from the Windows Start menu. able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your LifeBook notebook will load your operating system. POINT Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 64 for more information) BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting-up your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook's BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (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: Power/ Suspend/ Resume Button Figure 3-3 Powering Up the System Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion Battery, you can press this button to Power On your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 3-3) POINT 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. 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 configures: CAUTION Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook. When you Power On your 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 notebook will emit an audio warning and/ or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 64 for more information) Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords. 31 LifeBook E Series Notebook ­ Section 3 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. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. 3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings. Additional navigational information is located at the bottom of the BIOS screen. BIOS Guide A guide to your LifeBook notebook's BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at www.fujitsupc.com/support. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User's Guides. Select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your LifeBook series. If you are unsure of your notebook's BIOS number, refer to your packing slip. POINT If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear. POINT 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 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, and you will go directly to the condition of use page. 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 1 for more information). If you would simply like to move on, and register at a later time, you may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page. Windows Registration If your connection is successful, you will go to a Registration Confirmation page. Enter the requested information, then check the box at the bottom to register your copy of Windows with Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button to continue. Final Settings The first part of your final settings is the Windows End User License Agreement. Read the agreement carefully. When you finish reading you must accept or reject the terms of the agreement and then click on the Next button. P O I N TS BOOTING THE SYSTEM We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put a CD or floppy disk in any 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 users in many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use it. Windows has three parts: