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LifeBook E Series CAUTION Changes or modification not expressly approved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Copyright ■ In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible telephones or jacks for plug-in hearing aid compatible telephones which will be provided to hearing impaired customers on request. DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
LifeBook E Series For Authorized Repair Technicians Only AV E RT I S S E M E N T Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent véri?er que la prise de terre du service d’électricité, les lignes télphoniques et les conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes, mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection d’installations électriques appropriés ou un électricien.
! Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Fujitsu E Series LifeBook Table of Contents 1 PREFACE Preface About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOK Overview Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LifeBook Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
" LifeBook E Series Launching Applications with the Security Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Pre-Installed Software Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 LapLink 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 McAfee.com Activeshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 McAfee.com Clinic (online coupon) . . . . . . . . . . 32 PMSet 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Device Ports Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Serial Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Universal Serial Bus Port . . . . . . .
# LifeBook E Series
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Preface Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The E Series LifeBook™ from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® Pentium® III microprocessor with SpeedStep™ Technology, has a built-in color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook’s hardware and built-in system software.
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G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Figure 2-1 E Series LifeBook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Communication Port which supports one of the following: ■ Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with V.90 support ■ Internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T) network interface card with RJ-45 connector Flexible Bay which can support the following devices: ■ 8x DVD drive ■ 4x/4x/20x max CD-RW drive ■ 24x max CD-ROM drive ■ 3.
$ G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Additional Accessories ■ Wireless Infrared (IR) Mouse ■ Wireless Keyboard and Mouse ■ Numeric Keypad ■ USB Digital Camera (external) ■ Presentation Audio System ■ MindPath PocketPoint ■ TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord ■ Notebook Guardian Lock ■ IBM Modem Saver Carrying Cases ■ Diplomat ■ Diplomat with Airpro ■ Folio ■ ProPack Backpack ■ Executive Plus 9
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Built-in Microphone Display Panel Latch Status Indicator Panel Display Panel Closed Cover Switch Pointing Device Power and Suspend/Resume Button Stereo Speaker Wireless IR Mouse Receiver Microphone Jack Keyboard Stereo Line-in Jack Stereo Speaker Headphone Jack Volume Control Lock Indicator LifeBook Security Application Panel LED Figure 2-3 LifeBook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors Status
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed. (Figure 2-3) Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (Figure 2-3) (See Using the Keyboard on page 18 for more information) Pointing Device The pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with two buttons.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 PC Card Slot Communications Port DC Power Jack Reset Switch Anti-theft Lock PC Card Eject Buttons Infrared Port Internal Hard Drive Release Button Figure 2-4 LifeBook left-side panel Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s left-side components. PC Card Slots The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Flexible Bay Release Button Lithium Battery Bay Flexible Bay Figure 2-5 LifeBook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s right-side components. Lithium ion Battery Bay The battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 PS/2 Port Serial Port Parallel Port External Monitor Port USB Port Docking Port External Floppy Disk Drive Port Figure 2-6 LifeBook back panel BACK PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s rear panel components. PS/2 Port The PS/2 port allows you to connect an external PS/2 keyboard, mouse or numeric keypad.
! G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Certificate of Authencity (approximate location) Main Unit and Configuration Label Memory Upgrade Compartment Lithium ion Battery Bay Figure 2-7 LifeBook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s bottom panel components. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook.
" LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Power Battery Identifier AC Adapter Battery Charging Battery Level The Status Indicator panel is located in the recess just above your keyboard. Within this panel are symbols that correspond with a specific component of your LifeBook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k CAUTION A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced immediately. HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is being accessed. POINT If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicators will also be off.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Function Keys Fn Key Start Key Numeric Keypad Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys Figure 2-10 Keyboard Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook has an integral 87-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys.
$ G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. [The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook and is always used in conjunction with another key.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Left Button Cursor Right Button Cursor Control Figure 2-11 ErgoTrac™ pointing device ErgoTrac Pointing Device The ErgoTrac pointing device is built into your Fujitsu Lifebook. It is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The ErgoTrac is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k DRAGGING ERGOTRAC CONTROL ADJUSTMENT 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. The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your ErgoTrac with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Cursor Control Cursor Right Button Left Button Figure 2-15 TouchPad pointing device TouchPad Pointing Device The TouchPad pointing device may come built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The TouchPad is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k TouchPad. First, tap the TouchPad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the TouchPad, and then release your finger.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CAUTION Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own.
! G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Flexible Bay Figure 2-19 Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your Lifebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, floppy disk drive, SuperDisk drive, Lithium ion battery, weight saver or additional hard drive. (Figure 2-19) DVD Drive CD-ROM Drive CD-RW Drive You Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
" LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Cold-swapping To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-21) 1. Close any open files. 2. Shutdown your LifeBook. 3. Pull out the Flexible Bay release latch and then press the latch in to release the modular device. This will push your device out slightly allowing you to remove the device. 4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay. This will require light force.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Key information About BayManager You can see the type of device present in the Flexible Bay by pointing to the BayManager icon on the taskbar or in Storage Devices tab of BayManager Properties. The information about BayManager will appear as follows: ■ ■ ■ Built-in CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD drive: Identified as CD-ROM. Built-in SuperDisk or second hard disk drive: Identified as Disk Drive.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Lock Indicator LED Numbered Buttons for entering password and launching applications Enter Button Figure 2-22 LifeBook Security Application Panel LifeBook Security Application Panel A unique feature of your LifeBook is the Security Application Panel that allows you to secure your LifeBook from unauthorized use.
$ G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k Setting Supervisor Password You must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password. 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to the Start menu. Click on Run. Type in FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] Follow the on-screen instructions to set the Supervisor password. Setting User Password 1 Go to the Start menu. 2. Click on Programs. 3.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Removing Security Panel Application with Passwords Still Active Using this feature will not allow any changes to the password. POINT Removing the applications does not remove the password. It simply removes the utility to change/add/ remove passwords. To change your password you must reinstall the application. User: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel. 2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application 1. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application. The Internet tab is different.
LifeBook E Series – Section 2 Pre-Installed Software Your Fujitsu LifeBook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. The software configuration installed is dependent upon the operating system that is pre-installed on your system. In addition, there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power Management software.
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Yo u r L i f e B o o k LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL SOFTWARE INTEL SPEEDSTEP Your LifeBook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel.
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Getting Started DC Power Jack DC Output Cable AC Adapter AC Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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 LifeBook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter 1.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 3 Display Panel Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of activematrix technology. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL 1. Press the latch located at the top of the display panel. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly. 2.
$ Getting Started Starting Your LifeBook POWER ON Power and Suspend/Resume Button The Power and Suspend/Resume button is used to power on your LifeBook, to resume from Standby or Save-to-Disk mode, to place your LifeBook in Standby or Save-to-Disk mode or to power off. You can also turn off your LifeBook by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional Start menu.
LifeBook E Series – Section 3 BIOS Guide A guide to your LifeBook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at www.8fujitsu.com. Once there, click on the Self Help Center link, and select your LifeBook from the pulldown menu. Once you have done that, select the heading BIOS Guide from the pull-down menu.
Getting Started POINT You cannot use your LifeBook until you have accepted the License Agreement. If you stop the process your LifeBook will return to the beginning of the Windows 98 Second Edition Welcome Process, even if you shut your LifeBook down and start it up again.
LifeBook E Series – Section 3 Power Management Your LifeBook 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.
Getting Started POINT The main advantage of using the Hibernation (Save-toDisk) function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook in a suspended state for a prolonged period of time. The drawback of using Hibernation mode is that it lengthens the power down and power up sequences and resets peripheral devices.
LifeBook E Series – Section 3 RESTARTING THE SYSTEM 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 LifeBook. Your LifeBook will shut down and then reboot.
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User Installable Features Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your LifeBook 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.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 4 CAUTION 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 is in Suspend mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost. Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Suspend mode.
$ User Installable Features Eject Button Figure 4-2 Loading/Ejecting a SuperDisk or 3.5” Floppy Disk SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook has either a SuperDisk drive, which can use either standard floppy disks or Super floppy disks (with a capacity of 120MB), or a 3.5" floppy disk drive with the ability to read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.
! LifeBook E Series – Section 4 CAUTION Formatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the information on the disk. AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION (only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition) The Auto Insert Notification function allows your LifeBook to automatically see the contents of your floppy disk as soon as it is inserted in the SuperDisk drive.
! User Installable Features CD Eject Button CD Holder Tray Figure 4-4 CD-ROM Drive CD-ROM Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a 24x max CD-ROM player. This gives you access to both software and audio CDs. (Figure 4-4) POINT If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the CD from your desktop, as your LifeBook will not automatically recognize that a CD has been loaded.
!# LifeBook E Series – Section 4 AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION (only in models with Windows 98 Second Edition) The Auto Insert Notification function allows your LifeBook to automatically start a CD as soon as it is inserted in the CD-ROM drive and the tray is closed. Your LifeBook will begin playing an audio CD or will start an application if the CD includes an auto run file.
! User Installable Features DVD/CD Eject Button DVD/CD Holder Tray Figure 4-6 DVD Drive DVD Drive Your LifeBook contains a DVD drive which is both a 8x DVD player and a 24x max CD player. This gives you access to movie, software and audio DVD/CDs. DVD PLAYER SOFTWARE With the DVD drive and DVD Player software you can play DVD movies on your LifeBook.
! LifeBook E Series – Section 4 CAUTION Prolonged use of the DVD drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your battery life. 2. Gently pull the tray out until the DVD/CD can easily be removed from the tray. 3. Carefully remove the DVD/CD from the holder tray. 4. Gently push the holder tray back in until you hear a click. LOADING A DVD/CD To load a DVD/CD into your DVD drive follow these easy steps: 1.
!! User Installable Features Exiting the DVD Player 1. Click on the ' located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a DVD Player dialog box. 2. Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the DVD Player dialog box and return to the movie.
!" LifeBook E Series – Section 4 6. Double-click on the DVD drive manufacturer’s name and model number. This will open the DVD drive manufacturer’s name and model number dialog box. 7. Select the Settings tab and then remove the check mark in the Auto Insert Notification box to turn it off. 8. Click OK. 9.
! User Installable Features Hard Disk Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook hard disk drive capacity is dependent on which model you are using. Some LifeBooks may also contain a removable hard disk drive in addition to the internal hard disk drive. (See Specifications on page 97 for more information) FORMATTING THE HARD DISK DRIVE The internal hard disk drive is formatted, or initialized, at the factory. You do not need to format it under normal circumstances.
!# LifeBook E Series – Section 4 16. Type FORMAT D: to format the hard drive. When formatting is done, restart your LifeBook. Your LifeBook will now detect the hard disk drive and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the hard disk drive will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.
!$ User Installable Features PC Card Slot PC Card Eject Button Figure 4-9 Installing/Removing PC Cards PC Cards Your LifeBook supports two Type II and one Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install. Some available PC Cards: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Zoomed Video Fax/data modem Local area network (LAN) IDE solid-state disk SCSI Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA™ 2.1 or CardBus standards.
" LifeBook E Series – Section 4 POINT If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your LifeBook. Once your LifeBook has been shut down, you must turn Off the power using the power switch. 2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by sliding the Lock button toward the rear of your LifeBook. 3.
" User Installable Features Memory Upgrade Module Your LifeBook comes with 64MB or 128MB high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. You can also replace the original memory module with a higher capacity module. The memory upgrade must be a dualin-line (DIMM) SDRAM module, however it can be any capacity up to 512MB (total). 7.
" LifeBook E Series – Section 4 POINT After installing your added memory module, you must complete the Resetting the Save-to-Disk Parameters procedure in order for the Save-to-Disk mode to operate properly on your LifeBook. (See Hibernation (Save-to-disk) Feature on page 43 for more information) POINT If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed.
" User Installable Features Device Ports Your LifeBook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect an external device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc. COMMUNICATIONS PORT Depending on your LifeBook’s configuration you will have either a Modem (RJ-11) jack or LAN (RJ-45) jack. Refer to your configuration label for your specific option.
" LifeBook E Series – Section 4 CAUTION Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are guaranteed to work. POINT Windows NT 4.0 does not support USB devices. INFRARED PORT The Infrared IrDA 1.1 (4Mbps) port allows for wireless data transfer between your LifeBook and other IrDA-compatible devices, such as another computer or a printer, without the use of a cable.
"! User Installable Features DOCKING PORT EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE PORT The docking port is used for the connection of your LifeBook to an optional port replicator or docking station. In order to connect your LifeBook to one of these devices follow the instructions that came with your docking port.
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"$ Tro ubleshoo ting Troubleshooting Your LifeBook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems and identify failures that require service.
LifeBook E Series – Section 5 Problem Page Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 70 DVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . page 70 Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 71 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tro ubleshoo ting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The DVD/CD-ROM Access indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no DVD/CD is in the tray or the DVD drive is not installed. The Windows DVD/CD Auto Insert Notification function is active and is checking to see if a DVD/CD is ready to run. This is normal. However, you may disable this feature.
LifeBook E Series – Section 5 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The built-in keyboard does not seem to work. Your application has locked out your keyboard. Try to use your intergrated pointing device to restart your system. If this fails, turn your LifeBook off using the power switch, wait 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on. You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work.
Tro ubleshoo ting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed a parallel port device, a serial port device or a USB device. Your LifeBook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly. The device may have been installed while an application was running, so your LifeBook is not aware of its installation. Close the application and restart your LifeBook.
LifeBook E Series – Section 5 Problem You turn on your LifeBook and nothing seems to happen. You turn on your LifeBook and nothing seems to happen. (continued) Your LifeBook turns off all by itself. Your LifeBook will not work on battery alone. 74 Possible Cause Possible Solutions The battery or batteries are low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the batteries.
! Tro ubleshoo ting Problem The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. Possible Cause Possible Solutions You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive access or DVD/CD-ROM access, use of a modem card or a LAN PC card. Use both the primary battery and an optional second battery and/or use a power adapter for this application when at all possible. The power savings features may be disabled.
" LifeBook E Series – Section 5 Problem Your LifeBook appears to change setup parameters when you start it. Possible Cause Possible Solutions BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings. Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. Contact your support representative for repairs.
Tro ubleshoo ting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The Built-in Display does not close. A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard. Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard. The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots. If the spots are very tiny and few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display. This is normal; do nothing.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 5 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. The most common errors are marked with a #. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
$ Tro ubleshoo ting drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be reinstalled from your back up media. System BIOS shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM. *Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative.
# LifeBook E Series – Section 5 Examples of result codes are: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ OK NO CARRIER NO DIALTONE CONNECT 53000 (Connection complete at 53,000 bps.) ERROR FAX RING (This means an incoming call.) BUSY NO ANSWER When using the internal modem with applications that are not factory installed refer to the application documentation.
# Tro ubleshoo ting 7. Select one of the two icons displayed in the Emergency Recovery menu and follow the instructions. 8. When recovery is complete, remove the Recovery CD, replace it in its sleeve and store it in a safe location. 9. Restart your LifeBook. 10. Reset your boot device priority in the BIOS setup as desired. Your LifeBook now has all of the software installed that was included when you received it from the factory.
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#! Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the LifeBook and its devices. Cleaning your LifeBook ■ Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not the cord.) ■ Clean your LifeBook with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do not use abrasives or solvents. ■ Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen.
#" LifeBook E Series – Section 6 Outlet Type Location United States, Canada, parts of Latin America, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), most of Europe, parts of Latin America, the Middle East, parts of Africa, Hong Kong, India, most of South Asia ■ Disable the Windows CD Auto Insert function. ■ Always use fully charged batteries. ■ Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
# Care and Maintenance ■ Do not put a label on DVD/CDs. PC CARDS ■ Do not get dust on DVD/CDs. ■ Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen or pencil. Always use a felt pen. ■ If a DVD/CD is subjected to a sudden change in temperature, cold to warm, condensation may form on the surface. Wipe the moisture off with a clean, soft, lint free cloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry DVD/CDs.
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$ Specifications Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL Your LifeBook contains a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook. (See Figure 2-7 on page 15 for location) This label contains specific information regarding the options you’ve chosen for your LifeBook. Following is an example label and information on how to read your own configuration label. This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your LifeBook.
$ LifeBook E Series – Section 7 AUDIO ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ SoundBlaster Pro-compatible 32-bit stereo PCM/FM sound chip Spatializer 3D-Stereo multiple speaker effect support Stereo headphone jack, 1 Vrms, or less, minimum impedance 32 Ohms Stereo line in jack, 880 mVrms or less, minimum impedance 10K Ohms Mono microphone jack, 125 mVp-p or less, minimum impedance 10K Ohms Two built-in speakers, 28 mm diameter (Stereo) One built-in monaural microphone MASS
$ Specifications KEYBOARD Built-in keyboard with all functions of 87 key PS/2 compatible keyboards.
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$ Glossary Glossary Byte 8 bits of parallel binary information. AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook. Cache Memory A block of memory built into the microprocessor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used in specially structured ways to make your overall data handling time faster. ACPI Advanced Configuration & Power Interface.
$# LifeBook E Series Default Value A preprogrammed value to be used if you fail to set your own. DIMM Dual-in-line memory module. Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media. If the platter is very stiff it is a hard drive, if it is highly flexible it is a floppy disk, if it is a floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter it is commonly called a diskette.
$$ Glossary IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. Modem A contraction for MOdulator-DEModulator. The equipment which connects a computer or other data terminal to a communication line. IRQ Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.
LifeBook E Series POST Power On Self Test. A program which is part of the BIOS which checks the configuration and operating condition of your hardware whenever power is applied to your LifeBook. Status and error messages may be displayed before the operating system is loaded. If the self test detects failures that are so serious that operation can not continue, the operating system will not be loaded.
Glossary System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date. TFT Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually. UL Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices.
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! Index Index A AC adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37, 93, 97 indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 plug adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 ACPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Anti-theft Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
" LifeBook E Series using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 DVD/CD-ROM access indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53, 92 loading . . . . . . . . .
Index Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 64 PS/2 Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14, 63 Modem Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 R Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Recovery CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
# LifeBook E Series Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 24 W Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41 end user license agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Windows keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Application key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Start keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
