User manual FUJITSU P1120

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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 Base Model Configurations: LifeBook P1120 Notebook Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. LifeBook P1000 Notebook Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® P1000 notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Quick Point Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quick Point Device Control Adjustment . . . . . . . Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 15 15 16 16 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 GETTING STARTED Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Locating the Controls and Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Registering Your LifeBook notebook . . . . . . . . . Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 23 23 24 24 24 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Level Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Charging Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caps Lock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scroll Lock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 Power Management Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hibernation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 26 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 13 13 13 14 LifeBook P1000 Notebook 4 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Care and Maintenance Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 External USB Floppy Disk Drive Loading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Preparing a Disk for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Learning About Your Application Software . . . . 57 57 57 57 57 57 57 58 58 58 58 58 58 59 59 PC Cards Installing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headphone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mini-VGA Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 35 35 35 35 35 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 39 40 47 48 8 GLOSSARY Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software Drive Image® Special Edition (DISE). . . . . . . . . . 49 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s APPENDIX Integrated Wireless LAN User's Guide FCC Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before Using This Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting Windows 2000 Systems . . . . . . . . . Network Connection: Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . Connecting Windows XP Systems . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 74 75 76 79 83 87 88 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 LifeBook P1000 Notebook 1 Preface LifeBook P1000 Notebook Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE 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, Windows XP Home, or Windows XP Pro pre-installed. The LifeBook P Series notebook is a completely selfcontained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display with touch screen capabilities. 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: Shutdown the computer? FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways: n n n n 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: n n n n n n n n 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 POINT The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. CAUTION The caution icon highlights information that is important to the effective operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links. WARRANTY Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a three- or oneyear International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions. WARNING The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. 1 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section One 2 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook 3 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two 4 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook P Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your 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. n n n n n n n n n n n n n Figure 2-2 AC Adapter n n LifeBook P Series notebook(Figure 2-1) AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) External USB Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-3) Lithium ion battery Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Mini-VGA cable Two additional pointer caps Stylus Driver and Application Restore CD Getting Started Guide LifeBook User's Guide International Limited Warranty Brochure Microsoft Works CD (Windows XP Home model only) Certification of Authenticity with operating system manual. Premium Care registration card and envelope Figure 2-3 External Floppy Disk Drive Once you have checked and confirmed that your LifeBook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook's components. 5 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two Display Panel E-Mail Button Stylus (pen) Status Indicator Panel Stereo Speaker Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button Keyboard Quick Point Pointing Device Stereo Speaker Figure 2-4 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 The display panel is a color touch screen LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. E-Mail Button The E-Mail button helps you manage your e-mail. Stylus (pen) The stylus is used to interact with the touch screen. (See Touch Screen on page 16 for more information) Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point pointing device consists of two mouselike buttons and one cursor control button. (See Quick Point Pointing Device on page 15 for more information) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information) Suspend/Resume/Power On Button The Suspend/Resume/Power On button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Suspend/Resume Button on page 25 for more information) Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information) 6 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Wireless LAN Antenna OFF Position ON Position Figure 2-5 LifeBook notebook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's left-side components. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the wireless LAN device on and off. Wireless LAN Antenna The Wireless LAN Antenna is located behind the cover. It is used for establishing communications with other wireless devices. 7 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two Stylus Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Air Vents PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 2-6 LifeBook notebook right-side panel DC Power Jack RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 35 for more information) Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 35 for more information) PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 34 for more information) PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot. (See PC Cards on page 34 for more information) Air Vents The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating. DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. 8 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k Anti-Theft Lock Slot Mini-VGA Jack Modem (RJ-11) Jack USB Ports LAN (RJ-45) Jack Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's back panel components. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. Mini-VGA Jack The mini-VGA jack allows you to connect your LifeBook notebook to an external monitor with the included cable adapter. (See Mini-VGA Port on page 35 for more information) USB Ports The two USB ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 35 for more information) Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching a telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 35 for more information) WARNING The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer's documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem. POINT The internal multinational 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. For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsupc.com/modems LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 35 for more information) 9 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two Main Unit and Configuration Label (approximate location) Battery Release Battery Release Lithium ion Battery Figure 2-8 LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. Battery Release Slide the releases to remove the battery. Lithium ion Battery The Lithium ion battery can be installed in the battery bay by pushing it into place. The battery can be removed when swapping a discharged battery for a charged one, or when the computer is to be stored over a long period of time. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 31 for more information) Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook. 10 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k Battery Charging Indicator Power DC-In Battery Identifier Battery Level Hard Drive Access PC Card Access Numeric Lock Scroll Lock Caps Lock Figure 2-9 Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9) BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR The Battery Level indicator states whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery is installed. In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within the installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-10) 76%­100% Charging 76%­100% 51%­75% 26%­50% 11%­25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Damaged Battery POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that time. Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Hibernation mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off with the power switch. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows, but have not turned off the power switch. Figure 2-10 Battery Level Indicator DC-IN INDICATOR The DC-In indicator indicates that your notebook is poweredf by the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. CAUTION A damaged battery must be replaced. (Figure 2-10) 11 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two POINT If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicator will also be off. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states that the battery is being charged by an external source. 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. HARD DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed. PC CARD ACCESS INDICATOR The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card, even if there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 34 for more information) NUMERIC LOCK INDICATOR The Numeric Lock indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. CAPS LOCK INDICATOR The Caps Lock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCROLL LOCK INDICATOR The Scroll Lock indicator states that your scroll lock is active. 12 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k Function Keys x Fn Key Windows Start Key Numeric Keypad Figure 2-11 Keyboard Cursor Keys Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 82-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows key and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-11) n Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (*), or division (/), and enter decimal points (.) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-11) WINDOWS KEY Your LifeBook notebook has one Windows Start key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows key.) (Figure 2-11) Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to toggle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key. Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrow keys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running. Windows key: This key works with your Windows operating system and functions the same as the onscreen Start menu button. n CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the "focus" (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-11) n n 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. 13 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-11) The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. n n [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. [Fn+PgUp], [Fn+PgDn], [Fn+Home], and [Fn+End]: These key combinations allow you to navigate more quickly around the display. n n n [Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off. [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See "Entering the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 23) [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 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.) n n n n * There are eight brightness levels. ** There are 17 audio levels. 14 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k Left Button Right Button Cursor Control Figure 2-12 Quick Point pointing device Quick Point Pointing Device The Quick Point is built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Quick Point is composed of a cursor control at the center of the keyboard and three buttons on the palm rest of your notebook. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger, and the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move. The left button functions the same as a left mouse button while the right button has the same function as a right mouse button. When used with the cursor control, the middle button allows you to scroll up and down a screen. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. (Figure 2-12) 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 2-14) Figure 2-14 Double-clicking POINTS n n CLICKING Clicking means pushing and releasing a button. To leftclick, 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 cursor to the item you wish to select, press the bottom button once, and then immediately release it. (Figure 2-13) If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Quick Point can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-13 Clicking Figure 2-15 Dragging 15 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Two QUICK POINT DEVICE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Quick Point with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. There are three aspects of Quick Point operation, which you can adjust: n Clicking To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the stylus tip immediately. You also have the option to perform the left-click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen once. (Figure 2-17) To right-click, go to Start --> Programs --> Fujitsu Touch Panel. From that window, you can specify a right button tool by using the Touch Panel Configuration Control button prior to the desired right mouse click. It can be used two ways: by holding down the key or by pressing the key once. n n Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks in doubleclicking. Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality. Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow. TOUCH SCREEN The integrated Touch Screen allows you to use either the included stylus or your fingertip, as a pointing device. You can use the stylus to click, double-click, drag items and icons, or to draw like a pen or pencil in applications that support this behavior, such as drawing or painting programs. See the documentation that came with your application for details. (Figure 2-16) Figure 2-17 Clicking the Touch Screen Double-Clicking To double-click, touch the item twice, and then immediately remove the stylus tip. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly with your finger on the Touch Screen twice. (Figure 2-18) Figure 2-16 Using the Stylus with the Touch Screen Figure 2-18 Double-clicking the Touch Screen CAUTION To avoid potential scratching and damage, never use anything but the included stylus or your finger with the Touch Screen. n P O I N TS If the interval between taps is too long, the doubleclick will not be executed. Parameters for the Touch Screen can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. n POINT To purchase additional or replacement styluses, visit Fujitsu's accessories web site at: http://www.fujitsupc.com. Dragging Dragging means moving an item with the stylus by touching the screen, moving and then lifting the stylus. To drag, touch the Touch Screen with your stylus on the item you wish to move. While continuing to touch the screen with the stylus, drag the item to its new location 16 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r N o t e b o o k by moving the stylus across the screen, and then lifting the stylus to release it. Dragging can also be done using your fingertip. (Figure 2-19) 4. Repeat step 3 until you have selected a total of twelve symbols. This is the minimum number of points necessary to calibrate your touch screen. 5. Once you have selected the twelve symbols, press the [ENTER] key. POINT If you receive an error message at this point, you selected fewer than twelve symbols. Click OK and begin again at Step 2. Figure 2-19 Dragging on the Touch Screen Right-clicking It is possible for you to perform right-click functions with the stylus. 1. Click Start --> Programs (or All Programs, in Windows XP) --> Fujitsu Touch Panel --> Touch Panel Configuration. 2. When the Right Button Tool screen appears, select either "Hold [Ctrl] key down and touch the screen" or "Press [Ctrl] key and touch the screen". When you select "Hold [Ctrl]...", the stylus will act as a right mouse button when you hold down the control key while touching the screen. When you select "Press [Ctrl]...", the stylus will act as a right mouse button when you press the control key before touching the screen. 3. Click Apply to complete your selection. Calibrating the Touch Screen In order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the first time, or after you change the display resolution. To run the calibration utility: 1. On the Start menu, point to Programs (or All Programs, in Windows XP). Point to Touch Screen Calibration Utility. This will open the Calibration Utility. 2. Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle and find the red (+) symbol in the upper-left corner of the display. 3. Using the stylus, firmly touch the screen directly on the (+) symbol. Lift the stylus from the screen and the target will move to a different location on the screen. 6. Touch the stylus to various points on the screen to verify that the screen is correctly calibrated. If you are satisfied with the screen's calibration, press the [ENTER] key. If you are not satisfied, press the [HOME] key to begin again at Step 2. 17 LifeBook Notebook P1000 ­ Section Two Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. POINT Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting. [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook. POINT There are seventeen levels through which the function keys cycle. Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications. Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls. CONTROLLING THE VOLUME The volume can be controlled in several different ways: Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level. Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9] functions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding 18 3 Getting Started 19 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Three 20 Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-3 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has four possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an optional high-capacity Lithium ion battery, 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 a charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. POINT The Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your notebook. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. (Figure 3-3) Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1. Plug the DC cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. 21 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Three Figure 3-4 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. Using the Power Management Utility (Windows 2000 only) Adjusting the brightness using the Power Management changes the setting permanently. 1. Double-click the Battery icon in the lower right corner of your display. This will open the BatteryAid Properties dialog box. 2. Select the Power Control tab and adjust your LCD Backlighting to the desired level. 3. Click OK or Apply to permanently change the settings. You may need to readjust the brightness level periodically depending on your operating environment. POINT The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 3-4) 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, by using the keyboard or the power management utility. Using the Keyboard Adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily. [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook. 22 Getting Started Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Suspend/Resume/Power On button The Suspend/Resume/Power On button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion Battery, you can power on your notebook. (See figure 2-7 on page 9 for location) POINT When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that a battery is installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power. 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: You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook. You restart your 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 Press the Suspend/Resume/Power On button, which is located below the display on the right. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, (See Standby Mode on page 25 for more information), or you can turn it off. (See Power Off on page 26 for more information) When you Power On your LifeBook notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 47 for more information) Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system. 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 notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility configures: Device control feature parameters, such as changing I/O addresses and boot devices. System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords. Entering the BIOS Setup Utility To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. 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. BIOS Guide A guide to your notebook's BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at www.fujitsupc.com. 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 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 LifeBook notebook on the next time. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 47 for more information) BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Boot sequence and involves your notebook's BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information 23 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Three BOOTING THE SYSTEM We strongly recommend that you not attach any external devices to your system until you have gone through the initial power on sequence. When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin. Designed to accommodate the needs of many users in many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use it. Windows has four parts: 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 Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter custom information for your configuration file and setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook will be prepared to dial out. Windows Registration: Easy online registration for Windows with Microsoft. Windows License Agreement and Final Settings: You have the opportunity to review the Windows License Agreement. LifeBook Registration: Register your LifeBook notebook in one of three ways. 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. If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook. You cannot use your LifeBook notebook until you have accepted the License Agreement. If you stop the process your notebook will return to the beginning of the Windows Welcome Process, even if you shut your notebook down and start it up again. REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK What are the benefits of registering? You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook notebook, which, if your notebook is ever lost, may help in getting it returned to you. You will also receive technical support access and useful product mailings. How do I register my LifeBook notebook? There are four ways to register your LifeBook notebook. Complete the pre-printed registration form and submit it by either of the following methods: 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. Fax: 1-800-577-9989 Mail: Fujitsu PC Corporation 750 139th Ave. San Leandro, CA 94578 Attn: Warranty Department You can also register your LifeBook by: Web site: www.fujitsupc.com/support You will need to be set up with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to use the last option. INSTALLING CLICK ME! The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! on the desktop (Windows 2000) or in the Start folder (Windows XP). When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access. 24 Getting Started Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your operating conditions, such as those for the display brightness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility. Power Mode Fully On Mode System Activity Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your notebook into Suspend mode when it is not performing an operation, and you can limit the use of high power devices. As with all mobile, battery powered computers, there is a trade-off between performance and power savings. Events causing system to enter mode state n System is running. CPU, system bus, and all other interfaces are powered. n n From Suspend-to-RAM mode: System operation resumed (Suspend/Resume button pressed, resume on modem ring, resume on time). From Hibernation mode: Suspend/Resume button pressed. From Off mode: Suspend/Resume button pressed. Standby timeout occurs. Suspend request issued by software or by pressing the Suspend/Resume button. Low battery. Suspend timeout occurs. Clicking Start -> Shut Down -> Hibernate (It may be necessary to Enable Hibernate Support from Windows Power Options.) System shutdown. Standby Mode (Suspend-to-RAM) Resume system logic remains powered and RAM remains powered to maintain active data. All other devices are turned off. Windows saves desktop state (including open files and documents) to hard disk. CPU stops. All other devices are turned off. System is fully powered off except for logic components required for Suspend/Resume button and real-time clock operation. n n n Hibernation Mode (Suspend-to-Disk) n n Power Off n Table 2. System Power States SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON When your LifeBook notebook is active, the Suspend/ Resume button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode. (See figure 2-4 on page 6 for location) If your LifeBook notebook is suspended, pushing the Suspend/Resume button will return your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in Suspend mode by looking at the Power indicator. (See figure 2-4 on page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is both visible and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible at all, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode. STANDBY MODE Standby (or Suspend-to-RAM) mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook's system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Standby mode by: n n n n Pressing the Suspend/Resume button when your system is turned on. Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu. Timing out from lack of activity. Allowing the battery to reach the Low Battery Warning condition. Your LifeBook notebook's system memory typically stores the file(s) on which you are working, open application(s) information, and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress. When you resume operation from Standby mode, your notebook will 25 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Three return to the point where it left off. You must use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume. DISPLAY TIMEOUT The Video Timeout is one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the display if there is no keyboard or pointer activity for the user selected timeout period. Any keyboard or pointer activity will cause the display to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. POINTS n n n If you are running your LifeBook notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Standby mode, though not as fast as when fully operational. Disabling the Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in Standby or Hibernation modes. The resume function of the button cannot be disabled. If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Standby or Hibernation modes, changes to open files are not lost. The files are left open and memory is kept active during Standby mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hibernation mode. HARD DISK TIMEOUT The Hard Disk Timeout is another one of the power management parameters. This feature saves power by turning off the hard drive if there is no hard drive activity for the user selected timeout period. Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause it to restart automatically. This feature is independent of the Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT CAUTION The Standby or Hibernation modes should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information. When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Hibernation mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspension, because all of the peripheral devices will be reinitialized when the system restarts. Power Management The Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power management settings. For example, you can use the Power Management to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters. The settings may also be changed in the BIOS. RESTARTING THE SYSTEM HIBERNATION MODE The Hibernation feature saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook's system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation Feature The default settings are not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps: 1. From the Start menu, select Settings (in Windows 2000 only), and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature. 4. Click [Apply] if you have enabled the feature. Using the Hibernation Feature 1. From the Start menu, select Settings (in Windows 2000 only), and then select Control Panel. 2. From the Control Panel select Power Options. 3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons. 4. Click [Apply] if you have enabled the feature. 26 If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure. 1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 2. Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box. 3. Click OK to restart your notebook. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot. POINT Turning off your LifeBook notebook without exiting Windows or turning on your notebook within 10 seconds of the notebook being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time. POWER OFF Before turning off the power, check that the Hard Drive, PC Card, and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. (See figure 2-4 on page 6) If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that your notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shut down procedure. Getting Started CAUTION Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power. If files are open when you turn the power off, you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors. off power in the proper sequence to avoid errors. The proper sequence is: 1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 2. Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box. 3. Click OK to shut down your notebook. If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section. Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook to complete its operations and turn 27 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Three 28 4 User-Installable Features 29 LifeBook P1000 Notebook ­ Section Four 30 User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions: The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. POINT Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel. When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of 5°C (41°F) or a high of 35°C (95°F). Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range. (See Battery Charging Indicator on page 12 for more information) When using a high current device such as a modem, external DVD/CD-RW drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life. POINTS There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. (See Power Management on page 25 for more information on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure) POINT Using heavy current devices such as a modem will increase charging time significantly. Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences. The battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is running low quickly, you should replace it with a new one. Under federal, state, or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries. If you cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support representative at 1800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) Low Battery State When the battery is running low, a low battery notification message will appear. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook will go into Suspend mode. Your data will be automatically saved to your hard disk drive just prior to entering Suspend mode. CAUTIONS CAUTION Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook. It may damage your AC adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter, another battery or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery. Once the low battery notification message appears, you need to save all your active data and put your LifeBook notebook into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power source. You should plug in an AC power adapter or Auto/Airline adapter as soon as possible. If you put the system into Suspend mode and attempt to change the battery without providing power through an adapter, you will lose any data that has not been saved. When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active. If you turn off the power with the power switch, or remove all power sources while your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost. RECHARGING THE BATTERIES If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery level changes.