User manual FUJITSU E6540

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. ErgoTrac is a trademark of Fujitsu PC Corporation. SuperDisk is a trademark of Imation. 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. BayManager is a registered trademark of Softex, Inc. Intel, Pentium and SpeedStep are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. 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FPC58-0394-01 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 E-6570 LifeBook E-6556 LifeBook E-6540 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 CAUTION Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: s s The REN is used to determine the number of devices that you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your number is called. Too many devices on one line may result in failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as determined by the RENs, contact your local telephone company. If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, your telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. This fax modem also complies with fax branding requirements per FCC Part 68. Your telephone company will probably ask you to disconnect this equipment from the telephone network until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning. This equipment may not be used on coin-operated telephones provided by your telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact your state's public utility commission, public service commission or corporation commission for more information. This equipment includes automatic dialing capability. When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: s s s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet that is on a different circuit than the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network Your LifeBook 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. 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. s Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call. Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening. FCC rules prohibit the use of non-hearing aid compatible telephones in the following locations or applications: s s s s s s s s All public or semipublic coin-operated or credit card telephones. 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. Copyright s 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. 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 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. Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by FujitsuTM PC Corporation or any equipment failures may give the telecommunication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line. The connecting arrangement code for this equipment is CA11A. The Load Number is 0.2. The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices 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. Les réparations de l'équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n'est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp., ou toute défaillance de l'équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l'utilisateur déconnecte l'équipement de la ligne téléphonique. Le code d'arrangement de connexion de cet équipement est CA11A. Le numéro de charge est 0.2. Le numéro de charge assigné à chaque terminal téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un circuit téléphonique, utilisé par ce périphérique afn 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. LifeBook E Series For Authorized Repair Technicians Only AV E RT I S S E M E N T Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent véri?er 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. CAUTION For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse. WARNING Danger of explosion if Lithium (CMOS) battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instruction. UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 adapter, output rating 16V DC, 3.36 A. Refer to the illustration below for the correct AC Adapter out polarity: - + The modem-to-telephone network connection must be a line cord using a minimum of 26AWG. Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu E Series LifeBook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LifeBook Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 ErgoTrac Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ErgoTrac Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 TouchPad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 TouchPad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Setting the Hardware Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 LifeBook Security Application Panel Setting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .28 Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Operating Your LifeBook Security Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 LifeBook E Series Launching Applications with the Security Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 LapLink 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 McAfee.com Activeshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 McAfee.com Clinic (online coupon) . . . . . . . . . . 32 PMSet 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 ESS AudioRack 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 LifeBook Security Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 33 Softex baymanager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Intel SpeedStep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Windows 98 Second Edition Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 4 USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Software Eject for LS-120 Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CD-ROM Drive Loading a CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Removing a CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Auto Insert Notification Function . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 DVD Drive DVD Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Loading a DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Removing a DVD/CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the DVD Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Using the DVD Player on Battery Power . . . . . . 55 Auto Insert Notification Function (only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Starting Your LifeBook Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Booting the System with Windows 98 Second Edition . . . . . . . . . 40 Booting the System with Windows 2000 Professional . . . . . . . . . 41 Registering Your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Hard Disk Drive Formatting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Modular Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Power Management Power and Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . 42 Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature. . . . . . . . . . . 43 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 PC Cards Installing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . 61 Removing a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . 61 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Device Ports Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Wireless Infrared Mouse Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Stereo Line-In Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 External Floppy Disk Drive Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Power On Self Test Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . 79 Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 8 GLOSSARY Glossary INDEX Index 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 DVDs and CDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 LifeBook E Series 1 Preface 1 LifeBook E Series - Section 1 2 Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The E Series LifeBookTM from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® Pentium® III microprocessor with SpeedStepTM Technology, 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's hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT. It comes with Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed. The LifeBook is a completely self-contained unit with an active-matrix XGA 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. DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer? FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways: s s s s Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 1-901-259-5700 E-mail: 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com Web site: http://www.8fujitsu.com Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: s s s s s s s s Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred Hardware configuration Type of device connected, if any Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook 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 Your LifeBook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support. Check the service kit that came with your LifeBook for warranty terms and conditions. CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully. WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. 3 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 1 4 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook 5 LifeBook E Series ­ 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 E Series LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Depending on your configuration, one of the following devices is installed in the Flexible Bay. s s s Modular 8x DVD drive Modular 4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have: s s s s s s s s s s s s Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your LifeBook's components. s E Series LifeBook (Figure 2-1) Lithium ion battery, pre-installed AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Weight Saver Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Recovery CD Drivers and Application Restore CD Getting Started Guide User's Guide (this guide) Product Registration card International Limited Warranty Brochure Getting Started Manual for Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional First Cabin Registration card and envelope Figure 2-2 AC Adapter LIFEBOOK FEATURES The Fujitsu LifeBook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety of features, including: (See Specifications on page 97 for more information) s Depending on your configuration these devices may also come with your LifeBook: s s s s s s s s s s s s s DVD software CD (for models with DVD) IR Mouse (selected or custom configured models only) USB Camera and software CD (custom configured models only) Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive or External 3.5" floppy disk drive Modular SuperDiskTM 120 drive Modular Lithium ion battery Modular Hard Disk drive s s Latest high-speed Intel Pentium III processor with SpeedStep Technology 100MHz SDRAM system memory Clear, bright XGA TFT display Lithium ion battery Built-in 20GB, 15GB or 12GB hard drive ATI Mobility-P video, 8MB of video RAM External monitor support with simultaneous display capabilities Dual monitor support LifeBook Security Application Panel 7 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 s s s s s s s s s s Communication Port which supports one of the following: s Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with V.90 support s Internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) network interface card with RJ-45 connector Flexible Bay which can support the following devices: s 8x DVD drive s 4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive s 24x max CD-ROM drive s 3.5" floppy disk drive s SuperDiskTM 120 drive s Second Lithium ion battery s Second hard drive Full audio and video features: s 64 voice wavetable s Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration s Built-in stereo speakers s Built-in mono microphone s Stereo line-in jack s Stereo headphone jack s Microphone jack Combination PC card slot accommodates 2 Type II or 1 Type III cards Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer 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 DMI 2.0-ready and WfM 1.1a-enabled For Microsoft Windows 2000 Pre-Installed Models s Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Operating System s Intel SpeedStep Utility s McAfee.com ActiveShield s McAfee.com Clinic (on-line coupon) s Microsoft Internet Explorer s Netscape Communicator s Adobe Acrobat Reader s Lifebook Application Panel s Security Application POINT Some software may come separately on a CD and will have to be installed. POPULAR ACCESSORIES For ordering or additional information on Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsupc.com or call 1-800-733-0884. Memory Upgrades 100MHz Bus speed system: s 32MB SDRAM s 64MB SDRAM s 128MB SDRAM s 256MB SDRAM Docking s Full Dock II s LAN Dock II s Port Replicator II, II-L s Monitor Stand Expansions s Universal LAN hub s External Floppy drive Power s Lithium ion battery s Auto/Airline Adapter s AC Adapter Flexible Bay Devices s External Modular Floppy Disk Drive Cable s Modular 2nd 10GB Hard Disk drive s Modular SuperDisk 120 drive s Modular 8x DVD-ROM drive s Modular CD-RW drive s Modular 2nd Lithium ion battery LIFEBOOK SOFTWARE For Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Pre-Installed Models s Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Operating System s Intel SpeedStep Utility s Microsoft Internet Explorer s LapLink® 2000 s Softex BayManager® s PMSet 98 s McAfee.com® ActiveShieldTM s McAfee.com Clinic (on-line coupon) s Adobe Acrobat Reader® s Netscape Communicator® s DVD Player (units with DVD) s LifeBook Application Panel s Security Application s Internet Service Providers: s AOL® s CompuServe® s Earthlink® 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 Additional Accessories s Wireless Infrared (IR) Mouse s Wireless Keyboard and Mouse s Numeric Keypad s USB Digital Camera (external) s Presentation Audio System s MindPath PocketPoint s TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord s Notebook Guardian Lock s IBM Modem Saver Carrying Cases s Diplomat s Diplomat with Airpro s Folio s ProPack Backpack s Executive Plus 9 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Built-in Microphone Display Panel Latch Status Indicator Panel Display Panel Closed Cover Switch Pointing Device Power and Suspend/Resume Button Stereo Speaker Wireless IR Mouse Receiver Microphone Jack Stereo Line-in Jack Headphone Jack Volume Control Lock Indicator LifeBook Security Application Panel LED Figure 2-3 LifeBook with display open Keyboard Stereo Speaker Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook's top and front components. Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Display Panel The display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input. Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 16 for more information) Wireless IR Mouse Receiver The Wireless IR Mouse Receiver allows the use of an optional wireless IR Mouse. Power and Suspend/Resume Button The Power and Suspend/Resume button is always used to Power On your LifeBook from its Off state. It is also used as the Suspend/Resume button. This allows you to suspend LifeBook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook from suspend mode, and power on your LifeBook when it has been shut down. (See Power ON on page 39 for more information) and (See Power and Suspend/Resume Button on page 42 for more information) Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. 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 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 Using the Keyboard on page 18 for more information) Pointing Device The pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons. Your LifeBook may come with the ErgoTracTM (Figure 2-3) (See ErgoTrac Pointing Device on page 20 for more information) or a Touchpad. (See TouchPad Pointing Device on page 22 for more information) LifeBook Security Application Panel The LifeBook Security Application Panel provides hardware security and one-touch application launch capability.(Figure 2-3) (See LifeBook Security Application Panel on page 28 for more information) Volume Control The volume control provides manual control of the sound level of all audio output. (Figure 2-3) (See Volume Control on page 24 for more information) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (Figure 2-3) (See Microphone Jack on page 64 for more information) Stereo Line-in Jack The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source. (Figure 2-3) (See Stereo Line-In Jack on page 64 for more information) Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-3) (See Headphone Jack on page 64 for more information) Lock Indicator LED The Lock Indicator LED shows the security status of your LifeBook. (See LifeBook Security Application Panel on page 28 for more information) 11 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Communications Port PC Card Slot Anti-theft Lock Infrared Port DC Power Jack Reset Switch PC Card Eject Buttons Figure 2-4 LifeBook left-side panel Internal Hard Drive Release Button LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook's left-side components. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your LifeBook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. Communications Port The communications port may be configured with either a Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack for an internal 56K modem or an Internal LAN (RJ-45) jack for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) port. (See Communications Port on page 63 for more information) PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 59 for more information) Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. Internal Hard Drive Release Button The internal hard drive release button allows you to remove the internal hard drive. The release button will not work if a anti-theft lock is installed. Infrared Port The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. 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. 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. 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 LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada only. Reset Switch The reset switch allows you to restart your LifeBook. 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 Flexible Bay Release Button Lithium Battery Bay Flexible Bay Figure 2-5 LifeBook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook's right-side components. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 47 for more information) Flexible Bay Release Button The Flexible Bay release button releases the Flexible Bay device. Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 25 for more information) s Modular 8x DVD drive s Modular 4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive s Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive s Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive s Modular SuperDisk 120 s Modular Lithium ion battery s Modular 2nd 10GB hard disk drive 13 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 PS/2 Port Serial Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port USB Port Docking Port External Floppy Disk Drive Port Figure 2-6 LifeBook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook's rear panel components. PS/2 Port The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad. (See PS/2 Port on page 63 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.) (See Serial Port on page 63 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 63 for more information) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 65 for more information) USB Port The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 63 for more information) Docking Port The docking port allows you to connect an optional port replicator or docking station. (See Docking Port on page 65 for more information) External Floppy Disk Drive Port The external floppy disk drive port allows you to attach an optional external floppy disk drive. (See External Floppy Disk Drive Port on page 65 for more information) 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 Certificate of Authencity (approximate location) Main Unit and Configuration Label Lithium ion Battery Bay Memory Upgrade Compartment Figure 2-7 LifeBook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook's bottom panel components. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number, Microsoft Windows Certificate of Authenticity, and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your LifeBook. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook comes with high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook, hence improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 61 for more information) 15 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Power Battery Identifier Battery Level Battery Charging Hard Drive Access PC Card Slot Identifier PC Card Access NumLk ScrLk AC Adapter DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Floppy Disk Drive Access Drive Access Figure 2-8 Status Indicator Panel s 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. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) s On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use. Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS The 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. (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 Battery Level Indicator 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 is in at that time. s s s Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your LifeBook is in Suspend mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook has been turned off with the power switch. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your LifeBook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch. AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator states whether your LifeBook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook is using. 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 CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced immediately. 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 If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off. POINT 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 switch is in the On or Off position, and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. CAUTION Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. FLOPPY DISK DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator states whether the floppy disk or SuperDisk 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 SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive on page 49 for more information) PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The DVD/CDRW/CD-ROM Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the DVD, CD-RW, CD-ROM drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD, CD-RW, CDROM drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. (See Auto Insert Notification Function (only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition) on page 55 for more information) POINT The Windows 98 Second Edition DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a DVD/ CD installed in the drive, causing the DVD/CD-ROM 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 The PC Card Access indicator(s) state whether or not your LifeBook 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 59 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 18 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 The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. (See Using the Keyboard on page 18 for more information) Function (only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition) on page 55 for more information) SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. (See Using the Keyboard on page 18 for more information) 17 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 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 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. s 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. s s s Numeric keypad: Your LifeBook 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 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. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), 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 FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. [The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook and is always used in conjunction with another key. s s s s [Fn+F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 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. 19 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Left Button Cursor Right Button Cursor Control Figure 2-11 ErgoTracTM pointing device ErgoTrac Pointing Device The ErgoTrac pointing device is built into your Fujitsu Lifebook. 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) 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) POINT An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS/2 port on your LifeBook, 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 39 for more information) Figure 2-13 Double-clicking 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) 20 POINT If the interval between clicks is too long, double-clicking will not be executed. G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the 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. ERGOTRAC CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your ErgoTrac with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. Figure 2-14 Dragging 21 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Cursor Control Cursor Right Button Left Button Figure 2-15 TouchPad pointing device TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device may come built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. 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 2-15) Figure 2-16 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 2-17) POINT An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS/2 port on your LifeBook, and 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 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 39 for more information) Figure 2-17 Double-clicking 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 2-16) 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 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 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 2-18) TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your TouchPad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. Figure 2-18 Dragging 23 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 LifeBook 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. SETTING THE HARDWARE VOLUME CONTROL 1. Turn the volume control knob to the right of your LifeBook to increase the volume. 2. Turn the volume control knob to the left to decrease the volume. (See Figure 2-3 on page 10 for location) CONTROLLING THE VOLUME There is the hardware volume control located on the LifeBook 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. Each source discussed above, puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. For example: s Your hardware volume control is all the way down, therefore your individual software application's volume control has no effect on the volume. We recommend that you use the hardware volume controls to set the upper limit for the sound level and then make fine adjustments with the Volume Control on the Taskbar and individual application software. 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 Flexible Bay Figure 2-19 Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your Lifebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, floppy disk drive, SuperDisk drive, Lithium ion battery, weight saver or additional hard drive. (Figure 2-19) You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed. All devices listed here are also optional which can be purchased separately. (Figure 2-20) s DVD Drive CD-ROM Drive CD-RW Drive Floppy Disk Drive Lithium ion Battery SuperDisk Drive Hard Drive Weight Saver Modular DVD drive: This allows you to access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs. Modular CD-RW drive: This allows you to access both software and audio CDs as well as the ability to write to CDs. Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you to access both software and audio CDs. Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive: This is a 3.5" drive with the ability to read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. Modular SuperDisk drive: This is an optional 120MB floppy disk drive made by Imation, for use with your LifeBook. Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook when an adapter is not connected. Modular hard drive: This is an optional hard drive that can be used in conjunction with your internal hard drive for more storage capacity. Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed. s s Figure 2-20 Flexible Bay Devices s WARNING You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the LifeBook is in operation. s s REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay: s s s s Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook is powered off. Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is active using BayManagerTM software. 25 LifeBook E Series ­ Section 2 Cold-swapping To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-21) 1. Close any open files. 2. Shutdown your LifeBook. 3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch and 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. Hot-swapping with BayManager under Windows 98 Second Edition BayManager provides a simple and powerful method of switching modular devices on your LifeBook without having to reboot. Windows 98 Second Edition does not natively support hot-swapping. With BayManager, you can swap modular devices while your OS is running, this is called hot-swapping. POINT BayManager does not support hot-swapping devices in Full Dock II device bay. Using BayManager It's easy to swap modular devices on your LifeBook using BayManager. Flexible Bay Release Latch (a) (b) Please wait for 30 seconds after Windows 98 Second Edition boots up or resuming from Standby/Hibernation before using the BayManager. To hot-swap modular devices follow these easy steps: 1. Point your mouse on the BayManager icon on the Windows Taskbar. 2. Double-click the left mouse button to display the Softex BayManager Window. POINT Devices are protected from being removed while the OS is using it. If the device is in use, an Error Message window pops up and requests you to close any open files. Close any open files and restart procedure at step 1. (c) (d) Figure 2-21 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay CAUTION Be careful 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. 3. Click Remove/Swap or Insert button to change a device in the Flexible Bay. A message appears telling you that it is safe to swap devices. 4. Swap the modular devices. 5. Click OK button. After the "System Device Change" message disappears, you will be able to access and use the device. Your LifeBook 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. 5. Slide the device you are installing into your LifeBook until it clicks into place. 6. It is now safe to turn your LifeBook back on. 7. You can now access and use the device. Your LifeBook 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. 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