User manual FUJITSU S2110

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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 S2000 Notebook UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 VDC, with a current of 3.75 A. AC Adapter output polarity: For Authorized Repair Technicians Only The modem-to-telephone network connection must be a line cord using a minimum #26 AWG wire. + For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating fuse. Danger of explosion if Lithium (clock) 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. When using your notebook equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: Do not use this product near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning. Do not use the modem to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual. Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. System Disposal LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT Hg CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL LAWS. To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu LifeBook® S2000 Notebook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Touchpad Pointing Device Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Volume Control Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Application/Media Player Panel Mode Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Application Launch/Media Player Buttons . . . . .21 Configuring the Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .21 Using the Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Desktop Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Locating the Controls/Connectors Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Back Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3 GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Power Sources Connecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Status Indicator Panel Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Wireless LAN Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Optical Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Hard Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CapsLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Display Panel Opening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Adjusting Display Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . .28 Closing the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Starting Your LifeBook Notebook Power On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . .31 Installing Click Me!. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Keyboard Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Power Management Power/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 33 Display Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Hard Disk Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 5 TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOK Troubleshooting Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Drive Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restoring Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . Restoring the Factory Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . 53 54 61 62 62 63 63 64 4 USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Replacing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 6 CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK Care and Maintenance Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Floppy Disks and Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 68 69 69 External USB Floppy Disk Drive Loading/Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Media Player Drive Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using the Media Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using DolbyTM Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Using Optical Drive on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 42 7 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chipset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Device Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 73 73 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 74 75 75 75 75 PC Cards Installing/Removing PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Memory Stick Pro/SD Slot Installing Memory Stick/SD Cards . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Removing A Memory Stick/SD Card . . . . . . . . . 45 Memory Upgrade Module Installing/Removing Memory Modules . . . . . . . 46 Checking the Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Device Ports Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Universal Serial Bus Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 IEEE 1394 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Mini S-Video Out Jack (TV Out) . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s 8 GLOSSARY/REGULATORY Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 APPENDIX: WIRELESS LAN USER'S GUIDE Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this Device. . . . . . . . 90 Wireless Network Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Deactivating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Activating the WLAN Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Configuration of the WLAN Device Flow of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility . . . . . 93 Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Troubleshooting the WLAN Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Wireless LAN Glossary Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 IP address information About IP Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Specifications Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 INDEX Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 LifeBook S2000 Notebook 1 Preface LifeBook S2000 Notebook Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook S2000 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer. It is powered by an AMD microprocessor, has a built-in color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook's hardware and built-in system software. The notebook comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Home or Windows XP Professional pre-installed. The LifeBook S2000 notebook is a completely selfcontained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features. Conventions Used in the Guide Keyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL]. Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text. Example: (See page xx.) On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook. The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material. FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATION Service and Support You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways: Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487) Fax: 408-764-2724 E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution: Product name Product configuration number Product serial number Purchase date Conditions under which the problem occurred Any error messages that have occurred 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 Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu. 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. You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links. LIMITED WARRANTY The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully. Your LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu International Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions. 1 LifeBook S2000 Notebook 2 2 Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook 3 LifeBook S2000 Notebook 4 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook S2000 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook S2000 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook ­ even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. Depending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CDs: RecordNow CD WinDVD Creator/RecordNow CD UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. For a pre-configured model you should have: 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. LifeBook S2000 notebook (Figure 2-1) AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2) Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed Weight Saver Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable Mini S-Video Cable Adapter (Figure 2-3) Driver and Application Restore (DAR) CD Restore DVD Microsoft-Associated Product Materials Getting Started Guide User's Guide (this document) International Limited Warranty Brochure Figure 2-2 AC Adapter Depending on your system configuration, you will receive one of the following devices, pre-installed in the Flexible Bay: Figure 2-3 Mini S-Video Cable Adapter Weight Saver Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer Depending on your system configuration, the following optional items may be included with your system: Modular 2nd bay battery External USB floppy disk drive Port replicator 5 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Scroll Button Display Panel Status Indicator Panel LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Stereo Speakers Keyboard Air Flow Vents Display Panel Latch Figure 2-4. LifeBook notebook with display open Touchpad Pointing Device SD Card/Memory Stick Pro Slot Locating the Controls and Connectors TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's top and front components. Scroll Button The Touchpad pointing device consists of two mouselike buttons, a scroll button, and a cursor control pad. Display Panel The display panel is a 13.3" Crystal View XGA color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook notebook. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 13 for more information) LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel The LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel provides one-touch application launch and optical drive capabili- ties. (See LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel on page 21 for more information) Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume 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 Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 32 for more information) Stereo Speakers The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 15 for more information) Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: two mouse-like buttons, and a scroll button. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 17 for more information) Display Panel Latch The display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. 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 SD Card/Memory Stick Pro Slot The Secure Digital/Memory Stick Pro card slot allows you to install a flash memory card for data storage. This architecture allows you to transfer data between a variety of different digital devices. (See Memory Stick Pro/ Secure Digital Slot on page 45 for more information) Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used. Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion. 7 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Headphone Jack PC Card Slot Microphone Jack Air Vents Air Vents PC Card Eject Button 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. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 47 for more information) PC Card Slot The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 43 for more information) Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used. Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion. Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 49 for more information) 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 Anti-Theft Lock Slot Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Eject Lever Figure 2-6. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's right-side components. Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 20 for more information) Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer Modular Lithium ion bay battery Weight Saver Flexible Bay Eject Lever The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device. Anti-theft Lock Slot The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. 9 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Modem (RJ-11) Port Infrared Port USB 2.0 Port DC Power Jack Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Mini S-Video Out Jack IEEE 1394 Port USB 2.0 Ports (Qty. 2) LAN (RJ-45) Jack Air vents External Monitor Port Figure 2-7. LifeBook notebook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's back panel components. Mini S-Video Out Jack The S-Video output is used to transmit a higher resolution video signal to a compatible TV or VCR. To connect an S-Video device to your notebook, you need to use the mini S-Video cable adapter that came with your system. (See Mini S-Video Out Jack (TV Out) on page 49 for more information) DC Power Jack The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery. USB 2.0 Ports The USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480 Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12 Mbps. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 48 for more information) LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX/1000 Base T) Gigabit LAN connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 48 for more information) Wireless LAN On/Off Switch The Wireless LAN On/Off Switch turns the optional wireless LAN on and off. IEEE 1394 (4-pin) Jack The 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a 10 digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 48 for more information) External Monitor Port The external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 49 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 48 for more information) 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. 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. G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Air Flow Vents The air flow vents assist in proper cooling of the system. To protect your notebook from damage and to optimize system performance, be sure to keep all air all vents unobstructed, clean, and clear of debris. This may require periodic cleaning, depending upon the environment in which the system is used. Do not operate the notebook in areas where the air vents can be obstructed, such as in tight enclosures or on soft surfaces like a bed or cushion. 11 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Port Replicator Connector Certificate of Authenticity Label (approximate location) Main Unit and Configuration Label Memory Upgrade Compartment Air Vents Lithium ion Battery Bay Figure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook's bottom panel components. Port Replicator Connector This connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your notebook. Memory Upgrade Compartment Your LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, hence improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 46 for more information) Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 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. 12 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Power AC Adapter Battery Indicators Optical CapsLk PC Card Access Drive NumLk ScrLk WLAN Access Hard Drive Access Figure 2-9. Status Indicator Panel Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-9) BATTERY INDICATORS The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-10) 76%­100% Charging 76%­100% 51%­75% 26%­50% 12%­25% Low Warning <12% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you the mode your notebook is in. Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use. Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode. Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off. If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows. AC ADAPTER INDICATOR The AC Adapter indicator shows whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using. Figure 2-10 Battery Level Indicator 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. A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-10) Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol . This symbol indicates 13 LifeBook S2000 Notebook whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. 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 43 for more information) WIRELESS LAN ACCESS INDICATOR The Wireless LAN access indicator shows whether the WLAN switch is turned on and the WLAN module is in active mode. NUMLK INDICATOR The NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. OPTICAL DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Optical Drive Access indicator tells you that the optical drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the optical drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the optical drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notification function active. The Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a disc installed in the drive, causing the Optical Drive Access indicator to flash. The Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to automatically start an optical disc (such as a DVD, CD-RW, or CD-ROM) as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/ CD or will start an application if the DVD/ CD has an auto-run file CAPSLOCK INDICATOR The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCRLK INDICATOR The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. 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 Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Figure 2-11 Keyboard Application Key Cursor Keys Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-11) Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-11) 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 keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device. WINDOWS KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-11) 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) 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. 15 LifeBook S2000 Notebook 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. [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 "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 29) [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, external monitor only, or both built-in display panel and external monitor. 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 Cursor Control Left Button Scroll Button Right Button Figure 2-12. Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button*. The cursor control works the same as a mouse, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling button* allows you to navigate through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. An external mouse can be connected to the USB port on your LifeBook notebook, 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. (See BIOS Setup Utility on 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 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 2-13) Figure 2-13 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 2-14) page 29 for more information) 17 LifeBook S2000 Notebook TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. SCROLLING Figure 2-14 Double-clicking If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel. Using the Scrolling button* allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window's scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navigating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, release the button. (Figure 2-16) DRAGGING Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-15) Figure 2-16 Scrolling Figure 2-15 Dragging 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 Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. 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. will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook. There are 26 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 [Fn] 19 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Flexible Bay Eject Lever Flexible Bay Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-RW combo drive, Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer, Lithium ion battery, or weight saver. (Figure 217) 1. Close any open files. 2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook. 3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove it. 4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This may require light force. Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to write to CDs. Modular Dual-Layer Multi-Format DVD Writer: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to write to CD-R, CD-RW, DVDR, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD RAM discs. Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your LifeBook notebook when an adapter is not connected. Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed. Flexible Bay Eject Lever Figure 2-18 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR DEVICES There are two ways to remove and install modular devices in the Flexible Bay: Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device. If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place. Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off. Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is active using the Unplug/Eject icon from your taskbar. Note that if the weight saver is installed rather than a modular device, it is not necessary to use BayManager when removing it. You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the notebook is in operation. If left empty, dust or foreign matter may accumulate inside the notebook. 5. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place. 6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on. 7. You can now access and use the device. Your LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer. Hot-swapping Under Windows XP Home and Windows XP Professional, hot-swapping is provided through the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility. The icon for the utility appears on the taskbar. Click on the icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Cold-swapping To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-18) 20 G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Button A Button B Internet Button E-Mail Button Mode Button Power/Suspend/Resume Button Figure 2-19. LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel LifeBook Application/ Media Player Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the LifeBook Application/Media Player Panel. The LifeBook Application Panel makes your notebook more than just another computer. This panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of one button or to operate the optical drive as an independent audio media player. APPLICATION LAUNCH/ MEDIA PLAYER BUTTONS When Application mode is active, pressing any of the four application buttons (A, B, Internet, or Mail) will launch a user-defined application. When Media mode is selected, the buttons operate the media player. CONFIGURING THE APPLICATION PANEL When you start your system, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the panel to best suit your needs, the Application Panel Setup utility will quickly and easily help you make the most of this valuable feature. To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with the Application Panel Setup utility: 1. Click on [Start] -> Control Panel. (Note that depending upon the View you are using, you may need to click Settings before clicking Control Panel). 3. Double-click on Application Panel. The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. The utility window has tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the application panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs. (See Specifications on page 91 for more information) The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook. Please select the tab you wish to change carefully. The LifeBook Application Panel uses the date and time settings of your LifeBook notebook. If the date and time are incorrect, you can adjust the settings in the Windows Control Panel. The media player that your LifeBook notebook uses is determined by the configuration of your system. Your LifeBook notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under [Start] -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. The panel consists of the following elements: MODE BUTTON Located adjacent to the power/suspend/resume button, the mode button allows you to select the function of the panel--either as an Application Launcher or a media player. When you press the Mode button, the button label will change. If Application mode is selected, "Application" will be illuminated above the button; if Media mode is selected, "Media" will be illuminated below the button. To change an application associated with one of the buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure. Click on the Browse button. Scroll down to the application you want to associate with the buttons, 21 LifeBook S2000 Notebook click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click Open. Click OK, and the button will now launch the new application. One of the buttons may be preconfigured to launch your default Internet browser. In order to reconfigure it to launch a different program, follow these easy steps: 1. Click on the Internet tab of the application panel utility. Click on the down-arrow in the Specify the button action: field. Select Start Other Program from the dropdown list. 2. Click on the Browse button. 3. Scroll down the list of applications, and click on the application you wish to launch with this button. Click on Open. 4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on "Default Internet Browser" from the dropdown list. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the other application. If you wish to go back to launching the other application from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above. The E-mail tab can be modified in the same manner as the Internet tab. At the bottom of each application setup page are two selectable options. The first will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in Standby mode, and the second will enable/disable the button when your LifeBook notebook is in the pseudo-off state. You can enable/ disable either or both of these functions simply by clicking on the option. When you have finished with Application Panel utility, click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like. If you choose to use the buttons when the notebook is in standby, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not present or using the notebook. This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook. USING THE MEDIA PLAYER The media player allows you to use your LifeBook notebook's optical drive as an audio media player. If you shut down from Windows while the media player is playing an audio CD, it will stop. You cannot go into Suspend Mode or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Mode while the media player is playing a CD. The media player will only play when the system is powered on. There is no configuration required for media player operation. The buttons are pre-configured to work like a normal media player. When the selector switch is in the bottom position, the buttons will operate as follows: Stop/Eject: This is the first button to the right of the Mode button. Press it once to stop an audio CD that is playing. Press it twice to eject the audio CD. Play/Pause: This is the second button to the right of the Mode button. Press this button to start playing an audio CD starting at Track 1. While the audio CD is playing, press it to pause. Press it again to continue. If you press the play button and nothing happens, you either have the Selector switch locked, there is no audio CD in the media player drive, you have a CD other than an audio CD in the drive, or system is not powered on. Because of the Windows CD auto-insertion function, audio CDs will start playing immediately after they are inserted if your LifeBook notebook is on. This will not happen if you are using the media player in Suspend or Pseudo-off modes. Fast Backward: This is the third button to the right of the Mode button. Press this button once to skip one track back. Fast Forward: This is the fourth button to the right of the Selector switch. Press this button once to skip forward one track. 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 DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control panel for your notebook's desktop that you can use at any time. You may use this panel to operate the media player when you have the Selector switch in the Application position or Lock mode. To use the desktop control panel: 1. Click on Start. 2. Click on Programs. 3. Click on Lifebook Application Panel. 4. Click on CD Player. The desktop control panel will appear in the upper corner of your screen. To close the panel: 1. Click on the "x" button. To minimize the panel: 2. Click on the "-" button. You can select from four appearances for your desktop control panel. Simply double-click on the track display area of the panel, and a menu will appear which will allow you to select from a pull down menu. On the same pop-up are two other options: "Always on top" and "Continuous Play". If you click on "Always on top" the desktop controls will always be seen on your screen, no matter what other application you are running. If you click on "Continuous Play", your media player will automatically start over at the beginning of the CD in the drive as soon as it finishes the last track. You can move the desktop control panel to anywhere on your desktop. Drag it by clicking on the track number display, holding it down, and dragging the control panel. When you place it where you would like, release the mouse button. Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Start. Click on Programs. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. Click on Stop Application Panel. To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Start Application Panel instead. Every time you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down. Application Panel Setup If you insert an audio CD which has both audio and data tracks into the media player drive, the media player may fail to play the first audio track. The Volume Up, Volume Down and Mute controls for the media player desktop control panel adjusts the volume of the CD audio line only. It does not adjust your LifeBook notebook's master software volume control. The media player desktop control panel is designed to be displayed in High Color (16-bit) or in True Color (24-bit or more). If you have your LifeBook notebook's display set for 256 colors or less Media Player will display in a "basic" mode. If you have your display set to 256 colors, the basic display will appear no matter which one you select. You will need to set your display colors to more than 256 in order to select other display appearances. When you close the media player's desktop control panel, it will stop the audio media player. Simply press the Play button if you would like to continue listening, and the media player will restart at track 1. The Selector switch must be in the media player position. 23 LifeBook S2000 Notebook 24 3 Getting Started 25 LifeBook S2000 Notebook 26 Getting Started DC Output Cable DC Power Jack AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack of your LifeBook notebook. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. (Figure 3-1) Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter 1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jack on your notebook. 2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key in the On or Accessories position. OR 3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat. Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power 1. Be sure that you have at least one charged battery installed. 2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter. 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. 27 LifeBook S2000 Notebook Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology. When using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. When using battery power your brightness setting is set to approximately mid-level by default. The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Press the Display Panel latch. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 3-2) 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. CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your LifeBook notebook. 2. Push down until you hear a click. This will engage the locking mechanism and prevent your display panel from opening unexpectedly. [Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display. [Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase the brightness of the display. 28 Getting Started Starting Your LifeBook Notebook POWER ON Power/Suspend/Resume Button The Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook. 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. Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 61 for more information) BOOT SEQUENCE The procedure for starting up your notebook is called the Bootup 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 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). If the sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system's opening screen. The boot sequence is executed when: Power/Suspend/ Resume Button Power/Suspend/Resume Button Figure 3-3 Power/Suspend/Resume Button When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one battery is installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power. You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook. You restart your 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 [CTRL+ALT+DEL]. To turn on your notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard. When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in Suspend mode, (See Suspend Mode on page 32 for more information), or you can turn it off (See Power Off on page 33 for more information). Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook. BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS' environment to operate your notebook. The BIOS Setup Utility configures: