Fujitsu Client Computing WB0009 LifeBook T Series w/ WLAN Atheros & Bluetooth User Manual T Series

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LifeBook T Series Tablet PC - Section Three
Starting Your Tablet PC
POWER ON
The Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your
LifeBook T Series Tablet PC from its off state. Once you
have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal
Lithium ion battery, you can power on your Tablet PC.
(See figure 2-4 on page 11 for location)
displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is
loaded. During booting, your Tablet PC 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:
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When you turn on your Tablet PC, 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.
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You turn on the power to your Tablet PC.
You restart your Tablet PC from the Windows
Shut Down dialog box.
The software initiates a system restart. Example:
When you install a new application.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Press the Suspend/Resume button to start your system.
When you are done working you can either leave your
Tablet PC in Standby mode, See “Standby Mode” on
page 36, or you can turn it off. See “Power Off ” on
page 38
The BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the
operating environment for your Tablet PC. 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 Tablet PC.
The BIOS Setup Utility configures:
When the system display is closed, the
Suspend/Resume button is disabled. This
feature prevents the system from being
accidentally powered up when not in use.
When you Power On your Tablet PC, 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 Tablet PC will emit an audio warning and/
or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On
Self Test Messages” on page 65 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 Tablet PC will load your operating system.
Never turn off your Tablet PC during the
Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause
an error message to be displayed when
you turn your Tablet PC on the next time.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
page 65
BOOT SEQUENCE
The procedure for starting-up your Tablet PC is termed
the Bootup sequence and involves your Tablet PC’s
BIOS. When your Tablet PC is first turned on, the main
system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your Tablet PC. This information is in
the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart
your Tablet PC, it goes through a boot sequence which
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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 Tablet PC.
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 Tablet PC’s BIOS is available online.
Please visit our service and support Web site at
us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support,
then select Tablet PCs under User’s Guides. Select LifeBook Tablet PC BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu
for your Tablet PC series. If you are unsure of your
Tablet PC’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.
If your data security settings require it, you
may be asked for a password before the
BIOS main menu will appear.
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Getting Started
BOOTING THE SYSTEM
We strongly recommend that you not attach any
external devices until you have gone through the initial
power-on sequence.
When you turn on your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC 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 them. Windows has two
parts:
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Getting Started: You have the opportunity to set up
your modem so that your Tablet PC will be prepared
to dial out.
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Windows License Agreement and Final Settings:
You have the opportunity to review the Windows
License Agreement.
You may click Cancel at any time within
this process to shut down Windows. You
may restart this process at any time in the
future, but you must complete it in order
to use your computer.
Getting Started
Read the instructions on the screens carefully and fill in
the information as directed. You will be asked for such
items as the language you wish to use, the country in
which you live, your first and last name, and about how
you dial out from where you will be using your Tablet
PC. For the modem settings, enter your current location
information where you will be using your Tablet PC. 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.
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.
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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 Tablet PC.
You cannot use your Tablet PC until you
have accepted the License Agreement.
If you stop the process, your Tablet PC
will return to the beginning of the
Windows Welcome Process, even if you
power down your system and start it up
again.
ACTIVATING ADDITIONAL UTILITIES
The first time you boot up your system, you will see a
Click Me! icon on the system desktop.
When you double-click the Click Me! icon, your system
will automatically add appropriate utilities based on
your system’s configuration.
The ClickMe! icon disappears after it has been run the
first time.
REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK T SERIES
TABLET PC
How do I register?
To register your system, visit our Web site at:
us.fujitsu.com/computers.
Once you have set up your Tablet PC 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 3 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.
Registration
If your connection is successful, you will go to the
Registration Confirmation page. On this page simply
enter the requested information, and 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.
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Power Management
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC 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 Tablet PC
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
Besides the options available for conserving battery
power, there are also some things that you can do to
prevent your Tablet PC battery from running down as
quickly. For example, you can create an appropriate
power saving profile, put your Tablet PC into Standby
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.
System Activity
Events causing system to enter mode state
System is running. CPU, system bus, and
all other interfaces operate at full speed.
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Standby Mode
(Suspend-to-RAM)
Hibernation Mode
(Suspend-to-Disk)
Resume system logic remains powered
and RAM remains powered to maintain
active data. All other devices are turned
off.
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Windows saves desktop state (including
open files and documents) to hard disk.
CPU stops. All other devices are turned
off.
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Power Off
System is fully powered off except for
logic components required for Suspend/
Resume button and real-time clock
operation.
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From Standby 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.)
Low battery condition
System shutdown.
Low battery condition
Table 3-1. System Power States
SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTON
STANDBY MODE
When your Tablet PC is active, the Suspend/Resume
button can be used to manually put your Tablet PC into
Standby mode. Push the Suspend/Resume button when
your Tablet PC is active, but not actively accessing
anything, and immediately release the button. You will
hear two short beeps and your system will enter Standby
mode. (See figure 2-6 on page 14 for location).
Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your
Tablet PC’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
Tablet PC can be put in Standby mode by:
If your Tablet PC is suspended, pushing the Suspend/
Resume button will return your Tablet PC to active
operation. You can tell whether or not your system is in
Standby mode by looking at the Power indicator. See
“Power Indicator” on page 15. If the indicator is visible
and not flashing, your Tablet PC is fully operational. If
the indicator is both visible and flashing, your Tablet PC
is in Standby mode. If the indicator is not visible at all,
the power is off or your Tablet PC is in Hibernate mode
(See Hibernate Mode)
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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 Dead Battery
Warning condition.
Closing the system cover.
Your Tablet PC’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
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Getting Started
from Standby mode, your Tablet PC will return to the
point where it left off. To resume operation, you must
use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation,
and there must be an adequate power source available,
or your Tablet PC will not resume.
If you are running your Tablet PC on
battery power, be aware that the battery
continues to discharge while your Tablet
PC is in Standby mode, though not as fast
as when fully operational.
HIBERNATE MODE
The Hibernate mode saves the contents of your
Tablet PC’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of
the Suspend/Resume mode. Your Tablet PC is preconfigured to perform this function. The Hibernate
mode can also be configured through the system BIOS
to run in other ways depending on what you need to
accomplish. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 34.
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Standby or Hibernate modes should not
be used with certain PC Cards. Check
your PC Card documentation for more
information.
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Disabling the Suspend/Resume button
prevents it from being used to put your
Tablet PC in Standby or Hibernate
mode. The resume function of the
button cannot be disabled.
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If your Tablet PC is actively accessing
information when you enter Standby or
Hibernate mode, 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 hard drive during Hibernate mode.
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When PC Cards or external devices are
in use, Save-to-Disk mode cannot return
to the exact state prior to suspension,
because all peripheral devices will be reinitialized when the system restarts.
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The main advantage of using Hibernate
mode is that power is not required to
maintain your data. This is very important if you will be leaving your Tablet PC
in a suspended state for a prolonged
period of time. The drawback of using
Hibernate mode is that it lengthens the
power down and power up sequences
and resets peripheral devices.
Using Hibernate Mode
Hibernate default setting is enabled for Windows XP.
To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow
these easy steps:
1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select
Control Panel -> Power Options.
2. Select Hibernation, and then select the box to
enable or disable this feature.
To use Hibernate mode with your system:
1. Click on the Start button, click Shut Down.
2. Select Hibernate option from the “What do you
want the computer to do” list.
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
Power Management.
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.
WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT
The Power Options icon located in the Windows
Control Panel allows you to configure some of the power
management settings. For example, you can use the
Power Options to set the timeout values for turning off
the display and hard disks whether you are running the
Tablet PC on battery power or one of the adapters.
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. Your Tablet PC will shut down and
reboot.
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Turning off your Tablet PC without exiting
Windows or turning on your Tablet PC
within 10 seconds of the Tablet PC being
shut off may cause an error when you start
the next time.
POWER OFF
Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down
from the Windows Start menu, check that the Hard
Drive, CD-ROM, PC Card and the Floppy Disk Drive
Access indicators are all Off. (See Figure 2-9 on page 15)
If you turn off the power while accessing a disk or PC
Card there is a risk of data loss. To assure that your
Tablet PC shuts down without error, use the Windows
shut down procedure.
Using the correct procedure to shut down from
Windows, allows your Tablet PC to complete its operations and turn 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.
If you are going to store your Tablet PC for a month or
more see the Care and Maintenance section.
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User-Installable
Features
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User-Installable Features
Lithium ion Battery
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC has a Lithium ion
battery that provides power for operating your Tablet
PC 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:
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When used at temperatures lower than 41° F (5° C) or
higher than 95° F (35° C). 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 16.
When using a high current device such as a modem,
CD-ROM drive, or hard drive, using the AC adapter
will conserve your battery life.
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Do not leave a faulty battery in your
Tablet PC. It may damage your AC
adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter,
another battery or your Tablet PC itself.
It may also prevent operation of your
Tablet PC by draining all available current into the bad battery.
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 1-800-8Fujitsu.
Actual battery life will vary based on
screen brightness, applications, features,
power management settings, battery
condition and other customer preferences.
CD-ROM drive or hard drive usage may
also have a significant impact on battery
life. 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.
RECHARGING THE BATTERY
If you want to know the condition of the Lithium ion
battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the
Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the
battery level changes.
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 Tablet PC and connect the AC or Auto/
Airline adapter.
Make sure that the Battery Charging
indicator and the percentage charge is
shown inside the Battery Level icon on the
Status Indicator Panel.
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
longer if your Tablet PC is in use while the battery is
charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly,
put your Tablet PC into Standby mode, or turn it off
while the adapter is charging the battery. See “Power
Management” on page 36.
Using heavy current devices such as a
modem or frequent CD-ROM and
PCMCIA powered external device accesses
may prevent charging completely.
Low Battery State
When the battery is running low, your Tablet PC will
beep every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator
will flash. If you do not respond to the low battery
alarm, the batteries will continue to discharge until they
are too low to operate. When this happens there will be a
multiple beep alarm and the Battery Level indicator will
show a dead battery. Your Tablet PC will then go into
Standby mode to try and protect your data for as long as
possible. There is no guarantee that your data will not be
lost once the Tablet PC reaches this point.
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You may not be able to hear the alarm if
the volume control is set too low or is
turned off by the hardware or software.
However, you will be able to see the
Battery Level indicator flash. Once the
low battery alarm occurs you must save
all your data and put your Tablet PC into
Standby mode until you can provide a
new power source. You should provide a
charged battery or AC or Auto/Airline
Adapter as soon as possible.
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When you are in Standby mode there
must always be at least one power
source active. If you remove all power
sources while your Tablet PC is in
Standby mode, any data that has not
been saved to the hard drive will be lost.
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Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indicator just like the normal Standby mode. Once your
Tablet PC goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you
will be unable to resume operation until you provide
a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged
battery. Once you have provided power, you will need to
press the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation.
In the Dead Battery Suspend mode, your data can be
maintained for some time, but if a power source is not
provided promptly, the Power indicator will stop
flashing and go out, meaning that you have lost the data
that was not stored. Once you provide power, you can
continue to use your Tablet PC while an adapter is
charging the battery.
Shorted Batteries
The Status Indicator panel uses a symbol inside the
battery outline of the Battery Level indicator to display
the operating level available in that battery.
(See figure on page 15) If this display shows a Shorted
Battery, it means that the battery is damaged and must
be replaced so it does not damage any other parts of your
Tablet PC.
REPLACING THE BATTERY
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC comes with one
battery pack; you might want to consider purchasing a
spare. By keeping a spare battery fully charged, you can
immediately swap with one that is not charged.
There are two ways to swap batteries: cold-swapping and
warm-swapping. Cold-swapping means swapping
batteries when the system has been powered down;
warm-swapping is performed when the system is in
Standby mode.
Cold-swapping batteries
To cold-swap batteries in your battery compartment,
follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)
1. Have a charged battery ready to install.
2. Shut down your tablet and disconnect the AC
adapter.
3. Press the battery release latches to open the
compartment.
4. Remove the battery from the compartment.
5. Slide the new battery into the compartment.
6. Close the compartment and the battery release
latches will click into place.
7. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on.
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Battery Release Latches
NEW GRAPHIC
Battery Compartment
Figure 4-1. Removing the Battery
Warm-swapping Batteries
To warm-swap batteries in your battery compartment
follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)
You have only a few minutes to perform a
warm-swapping before the internal
bridge battery runs out of power. Have
the charged battery nearby when
performing a warm battery swap.
1. Close any open files and put your Tablet PC into
Standby mode.
2. Press the battery release latches to open the
compartment.
3. Remove the battery from the compartment.
4. Slide the new battery into the compartment.
5. Close the compartment and the battery release
latches will click into place.
6. Press the Suspend/Resume button to return your
Tablet PC to normal operation.
If the Lithium ion battery connector is not
fully seated, you may not be able to use
your Tablet PC or charge your battery.
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Memory Upgrade
Module
Your Fujitsu LifeBook T Series Tablet PC comes with a
minimum of 256 MB of high speed Double Data Rate
Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM), 333 MHz
factory installed. To increase your system’s memory
capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade
module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line
(DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the SDRAM module only from the
Fujitsu web store at us.fujitsu.com/computers.
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If you are installing a 1 GB memory
upgrade module by itself or with a
smaller module, it must be installed in
slot 1 (Figure 4-2). TBD - TRUE?
Do not remove any screws from the
memory upgrade module compartment except those specifically shown
in the directions for installing and
removing the module.
7. Insert the memory upgrade module at a 45° angle.
Press the connector edge of the module firmly down
and into the connector until it lodges under the
retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place.
Figure 4-3. Installing a Second Memory Module
8. Replace the cover. (Figure 4-4)
9. Replace the screws.
INSTALLING MEMORY UPGRADE MODULES
1. Turn off power to your LifeBook Tablet PC and
remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airline).
2. Make sure that all the connector covers are closed.
3. Turn the Tablet PC bottom side up, and remove the
screws of the memory upgrade module compartment. (Figure 4-2)
4. Remove the cover.
Slot 1
Slot 2
Figure 4-2. Opening the Memory Upgrade Compartment
5. Remove the memory upgrade module from the
static guarded sleeve. As noted above, if you are
installing a 1 GB memory module by itself or with a
smaller module, it must be installed in slot 1.
6. Align the memory upgrade module with the
component side up. Align the connector edge of the
memory upgrade module with the connector slot in
the compartment. (Figure 4-3)
Figure 4-4. Replacing the Memory Compartment Cover
The memory upgrade module is not
something you routinely remove from
your tablet. Once it is installed, you should
leave it in place unless you want to change
system memory capacity.
TO REMOVE A MEMORY UPGRADE MODULE
1. Perform steps 1 through 4 of Installing a Memory
Upgrade Module.
2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the
memory upgrade module at the same time.
3. While holding the clips out, remove the module
from the slot by lifting it up and pulling towards the
rear of your tablet. (Figure 4-5)
Figure 4-5. Removing a Memory Upgrade Module
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4. Store the memory upgrade module in a static
guarded sleeve.
5. Replace the cover. (Figure 4-4)
6. Replace the screws.
CHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITY
Once you have changed the system memory capacity by
either adding or removing a memory upgrade module,
be sure to check that your tablet has recognized the
change.
Your Tablet PC uses Dynamic Video
Memory Technology (DVMT), which
allows the video driver to dynamically
determine the amount of memory that is
used. Your Tablet PC can use a maximum
of 64 MB of system memory for video
functions.
You can check the memory capacity by clicking [Start]
-> Control Panel, then double-clicking the System icon.
Select the General tab and check the amount of memory
under “Computer.”
The amount of memory displayed should be approximately the total of all memory modules installed. There
may be a discrepancy of 8 MB which is allocated for
fixed video memory.
If the total memory displayed is incorrect,
check that your memory upgrade module
is properly installed. (If the module is
properly installed and the capacity is still
not correctly recognized, see
Troubleshooting on page 58.
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new graphic
Flexible Bay Eject Lever
Flexible Bay
Figure 2-2 Flexible Bay
Flexible Bay Devices
Your Fujitsu Tablet PC contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion
battery, and a weight saver. (Figure 2-2)
2. Shut down your Tablet PC.
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 will require light force.
Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices
installed.
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Modular Super-Multi DVD drive: This allows you to
access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs and
record to DVD, CD, and DVD-RAM discs.
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Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you
to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as
well as to write to CDs.
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Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeable
battery that can be used to power your Tablet PC
when an adapter is not connected.
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Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no
device is needed.
REMOVING AND INSTALLING MODULAR
DEVICES
There are two ways to remove and install modular
devices in the Flexible Bay:
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Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your Tablet
PC 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 tablet is in operation. If
left empty, dust or foreign matter may
accumulate inside the tablet.
Cold-swapping
To cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay
follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-3)
1. Close any open files.
Flexible Bay Eject Lever
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
Figure 2-3 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay
Use care when aligning or seating devices
in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may
damage the bay or 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 it in place.
5. Slide the device you are installing into your tablet
until it clicks into place.
6. It is now safe to turn your tablet back on.
7. You can now access and use the device.
Your Tablet PC 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
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.
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NEED NEW GRAPHIC - ONLY ONE SLOT
PC Card Slot
PC Card
Eject Buttons
Figure 4-6. Installing/Removing PC Cards
PC Cards
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC supports Type I and II
PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions.
Some available PC Cards include:
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Fax/data modem cards.
Local area network (LAN) cards.
IDE solid-state disk cards.
SCSI cards.
Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or
CardBus standards.
Optional SmartCard adapter
For further information, refer to the instructions
supplied with your PC Card.
REMOVING PC CARDS
To remove a PC Card, follow these easy steps:
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on removing your card. Some PC Cards may require
your Tablet PC to be in Standby Mode or Off while
removing them.
If the dialog box states that the device
can’t be removed, you must save all open
files, close any open applications and shut
down your Tablet PC.
2. Push the Eject button until it pops out, and then
push it in to eject the card. This will allow you to
remove the card.
INSTALLING PC CARDS
PC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install a
PC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-6)
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Installing or removing a PC Card during
your Tablet PC’s shutdown or bootup
process may damage the card and/or
your Tablet PC.
Do not insert a PC Card into the slot if
there is water or any other substance on
the card as you may permanently damage the card, your Tablet PC, or both.
1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions
on the installation of your card. Some PC Cards
may require your Tablet PC to be Off while
installing them.
2. Make sure there is no PC Card currently in the slot.
If there is, see Removing PC Cards.
3. Insert your PC Card into the slot, with the product
label facing up.
4. Push the card into the slot firmly until it is seated in
the opening.
If the PC Card has an external connector
and cable, do not pull the cable when
removing the card.
SMART CARD READER
An embedded Smart Card Reader and a dedicated Smart
Card slot are provided on your Tablet PC. Smart Cards
are the same size and shape as credit cards, but they
contain an integrated microprocessor chip. The chip can
hold a variety of information, and provides the user
with many possible options, such as allowing them to
make secure purchases, pay for phone calls, store security information, and provide identification and information.
Using the Smart Card functionality of your system
requires third-party software. For instructions on using
the Smart Card slot, see the instructions that come with
the third-party software.
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NEW GRAPHIC
Memory Stick
SD Card
Memory Stick/SD Card Slot
Figure 4-2. Installing a Memory Stick/SD Card
Memory Stick/
Secure Digital Media
Your LifeBook Tablet PC supports Memory Stick/
Memory Stick Pro and Secure Digital (SD) cards, on
which you can store and transfer data to and from a
variety of digital devices. These cards use flash memory
architecture, which means they don’t need a power
source to retain data.
Memory Stick is a flash memory technology developed
by Sony Electronics. Memory Stick allows you to record,
transfer and share digital content, such as digital
pictures, movies, music, voice, and computer data and
applications.
Secure Digital (SD) Cards are very similar to Memory
Sticks, but they are shorter. Like the Memory Stick, SD
Cards allow portable storage among a variety of devices,
such as cell phones, GPS systems, digital cameras, and
PDAs. SD Cards transfer data quickly, with low battery
consumption. Like the memory stick, it uses flash
memory architecture.
INSTALLING MEMORY STICK/SD CARDS
Memory Sticks and SD Cards are installed in the
Memory Stick/SD Card slot (Figure 4-2). To install a
Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these steps:
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Installing or removing a Memory Stick or
SD Card during your LifeBook Tablet
PC’s shutdown or bootup process may
damage the card and/or your LifeBook
Tablet PC.
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Do not insert a card into a slot if there is
water or any other substance on the
card as you may permanently damage
the card, your LifeBook Tablet PC, or
both.
1. See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual for
instructions on the installation of your card. Some
cards may require that your Tablet PC is off while
installing them.
2. Make sure there is no card currently in the slot. If
there is, see Removing a Memory Stick/SD Card.
3. Insert your PC Card into the slot with the product
label facing up.
4. Push the card firmly into the slot until it is seated in
the connector.
REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD CARD
To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, see your
Memory Stick or SD Card manual for instructions.
Some cards may require your LifeBook Tablet PC to be
in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.
Figure 4-3. Memory Stick (left) and Secure Digital Card (right)
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TBD - NEW PORT REPLICATOR
DC Power Jack
USB Ports
LAN (RJ-45) Jack
External Monitor Port (DVI)
External Monitor Port (DVI)
Figure 4-7. Port Replicator rear panel
Port Replicator
An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to
support your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC. The Port
Replicator extends the functionality of your Tablet PC
by providing ports to connect USB devices, an external
monitor, or a LAN device. The Port Replicator connects
to the bottom of your Tablet PC. See “Device Ports” on
page 52.
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator’s rear panel components.
External VGA Monitor Port
The external VGA monitor port allows you to connect
an external VGA or SVGA monitor. Note that if a Port
Replicator is attached, you must use the external
monitor port on the Port Replicator. (Figure 4-7)
External DVI Monitor Port
The external Digital Video Interface (DVI) port allows
you to connect an external digital flat-panel monitor or
projector. This provides a pure digital video signal for
digital monitors.
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LAN (RJ-45) Jack
The LAN jack allows you to connect a LAN to the Port
Replicator. Note that when the system is attached to the
Port Replicator, the LAN Jack on the Port Replicator
should be used, not the one on the system.
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter
to power your Tablet PC and charge the internal
Lithium ion battery.
USB 2.0 Ports
The two USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect USB
devices such as game pads, pointing devices, and
keyboards. USB 2.0 is downward-compatible with USB
1.1 devices, so older USB devices will work with these
ports. USB 2.0 is a much faster design, running 40 times
faster than USB 1.1.
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NEW GRAPHIC
Port Replicator
Release Latch
Docking Port
Figure 4-8. Port Replicator front panel
FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS
Following is a brief description of the optional Port
Replicator’s front panel components
Docking Port
The docking port connects the Port Replicator to your
Tablet PC. (Figure 4-8)
Port Replicator Release Latch
Slide the Port Replicator Release Latch sideways to
remove the Port Replicator from your Tablet PC.
(Figure 4-8)
Figure 4-10. Unlatching the Port Replicator
DETACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
ATTACHING THE PORT REPLICATOR
To attach the Port Replicator, align the Port Replicator
connector on the bottom of your Tablet PC with the
connector on the Port Replicator and push together at
the two corners. (Figure 4-9)
Figure 4-9. Attaching the Port Replicator
To detach the Port Replicator:
1. Slide the Port Replicator release latch to release the
Port Replicator from your Tablet PC. (Figure 4-10)
2. Pull away the Port Replicator to detach it from your
Tablet PC. (Figure 4-11)
Figure 4-11. Removing the Port Replicator
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Device Ports
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC and the optional Port
Replicator come equipped with multiple Device Ports to
which you can connect an external device including: disk
drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
MODEM (RJ-11) JACK
The modem (RJ-11) jack is used for an internal modem.
To connect the telephone cable follow these easy steps:
(See Figure 2-6 on page 14 for location)
1. Align the connector with the jack opening.
2. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a
telephone outlet.
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a Digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire LifeBook T
Series Tablet PC. Consult your PBX
manufacturer’s documentation for details.
Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be
sure to find out BEFORE you connect your
modem.
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The internal modem is designed to the
ITU V.90 standard. Its maximum speed
of 53000 bps is the highest allowed by
FCC, and its actual connection rate
depends on the line conditions. The
maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload.
The internal modem on all LifeBook T
Series Tablet PC’s from Fujitsu Computer
Systems Corporation are certified for use
in the United States and Canada.
Depending upon the configuration of
your system, your LifeBook Tablet PC
may have either a LAN jack or an IEEE
1394 jack.
INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK
The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal
Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. You will
need to configure your Tablet PC to work with your
particular network. (Please refer to your network
administrator for information on your network
configuration.) To connect the LAN cable follow these
easy steps: (See Figure 2-7 on page 15 for location)
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Note that the optional Port Replicator is
designed to cover the LAN jack located on
the system. This design ensures that the
LAN jack on the Port Replicator is the only
one used when the Port Replicator is
installed.
1. Align the connector with the jack opening.
2. Push the connector into the jack until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
DOCKING PORT
The docking port is used for the connection of your
Tablet PC to an optional port replicator. In order to
connect your Tablet PC to one of these devices follow the
instructions that came with your docking port. (See
Figure 2-8 on page 16 for location)
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORTS
The two Universal Serial Bus 2.0 ports (USB) allow you
to connect USB devices such as external floppy disk
drives, external DVD drives, game pads, pointing
devices, keyboards and/or speakers. USB 2.0 is downward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, so older USB
devices will work with these ports. USB 2.0 is a much
faster design, running forty times faster than USB 1.1.
In order to connect a USB device, follow these easy steps:
(See Figure 2-7 on page 15 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
IEEE 1394 PORT
The 4-pin 1394 port allows you to connect digital
devices that are compliant with IEEE 1394 standard
(also known as “FireWire”). The IEEE 1394 standard is
easy to use, connect, and disconnect. This port allows up
to 400 Mbps transfer rate. A third-party application may
be required to operate your device with the 1394 port.
The 1394 port used in this system uses a
four-pin configuration. If you intend to
interface with devices which use a six-pin
configuration, you will need to purchase
an adapter.
INFRARED PORT
The Infrared IrDA 1.1 (4 Mbps) port allows for wireless
data transfer between your Tablet PC and other IrDAcompatible devices, such as another computer or a
printer, without the use of a cable. (See Figure 2-7 on
page 15 for location)
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It is important to keep in mind that while carrying out
this form of communication, both devices must be
placed so their infrared ports are directly facing each
other without obstruction. The devices must also be
separated by at least 6" but no more than 36" for
maximum performance.
The following conditions may interfere with infrared
communications:
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A television, radio remote control unit, or a wireless
headphone is being used nearby.
Direct sunlight, fluorescent light, or incandescent light
shines directly on the port.
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Do not move either device while communication is active as it may interrupt
data transmission.
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Be careful not to scratch the infrared
port lens. Scratches, dirt, or other surface marks can degrade operation.
MICROPHONE JACK
The microphone jack allows you to connect an external
mono microphone. Your microphone must be equipped
with a 1/8"(3.5 mm) mono mini-plug in order to fit into
the microphone jack of your Tablet PC. In order to
connect a microphone follow these easy steps: (See
Figure 2-5 on page 13 for location)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the cover from the port opening, if present.
Align the connector with the port opening.
Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on
each side of the connector.
When an external monitor is plugged in,
pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you
to change your selection of where to send
your display video. Each time you press the
key combination, you will step to the next
choice, starting with the built-in display
panel only, moving to the external monitor
only, finally moving to both the built-in
display panel and an external monitor.
EXTERNAL DVI PORT
The external Digital Video Interface (DVI) port on the
optional port replicator allows you to connect an
external digital monitor or projector. In order to connect
a DVI monitor follow these easy steps: (See Figure 4-7 on
page 50 for location).
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
side of the connector.
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
HEADPHONE JACK
The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones
or powered external speakers to your Tablet PC. Your
headphones or speakers must be equipped with a 1/8"
(3.5 mm) stereo mini-plug. In order to connect headphones or speakers follow these easy steps: (See Figure 25 on page 13 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
If you plug headphones into the
headphone jack, the built-in stereo
speakers will be disabled.
EXTERNAL VGA MONITOR PORT
The external VGA monitor port allows you to connect
an external VGA or SVGA monitor. In order to connect
an external monitor follow these easy steps: (See
Figure 2-7 on page 15 for location). There is also an
external VGA monitor on the port replicator (See
Figure 4-7 on page 50 for location).
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Troubleshooting
Your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC 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.
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:
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IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEM
If you encounter a problem that you are having difficulty in solving, go through the following procedure
before pursuing further troubleshooting:
1. Turn off your Tablet PC.
2. Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your
Tablet PC and to an active AC power source.
3. Make sure that any card installed in the PC Card slot
is seated properly. You can also remove the card
from the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause
of failure.
4. Make sure that any devices connected to the external
connectors are plugged in properly. You can also
disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as
possible causes of failure.
5. Turn on your Tablet PC. Make sure it has been off at
least 10 seconds before you turn it on.
6. Go through the boot sequence.
7. If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the
Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more
detailed troubleshooting information.
8. If you still have the problem after taking all of the
above approaches, please check our Web site at
us.fujitsu.com/computers for possible known
support issues.
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If you keep notes about what you have
tried, your support representative may
be able to help you more quickly by giving additional suggestions over the
phone.
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Do not return a failed Tablet PC to your
supplier until you have talked to a support representative.
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
See the Configuration Label on the bottom of your
Tablet PC for configuration and serial numbers. (See
figure 2-8 on page 16 for location)
SPECIFIC PROBLEMS
Using the Troubleshooting Table
When you have problems with your Tablet PC, try to
find the symptoms under the Problem column of the
troubleshooting table for the feature giving you difficulty.
You will find a description of common causes for that
symptom under the column Possible Cause and what, if
anything, you can do to correct the condition under
Possible Solutions. All possible causes or solutions may
not apply to your Tablet PC.
8. If you have tried the solutions suggested in the
Troubleshooting Table and checked our Web site for
possible solutions without success, contact your
support representative:
Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu
E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com
Web site: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Problem
Page
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58
Pen Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Infrared Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
Problem
Problem
Page
Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59
USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 62
Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 63
Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 64
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Audio Problems
There is no sound coming
from the built-in speakers.
The software volume control is
set too low.
Adjust the sound volume control settings in your
software, operating system and applications.
Headphones are plugged into
your Tablet PC.
Plugging in headphones disables the built-in
speakers, remove the headphones.
Software driver is not configured correctly.
Refer to your application and operating system
documentation for help.
Sound could have been muted
with function keys.
Press [F3] while holding the [Fn] key to toggle the
sound on and off.
Port Replicator AC adapter is
not plugged in.
Provide power to the Port Replicator.
Tablet PC is not properly
seated in the Port Replicator.
Remove and re-dock your Tablet PC.
The setup utility is incorrectly
set for your internal (Primary
Master) hard drive.
Revise BIOS settings to set the Primary Master
correctly. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 34.
The wrong drive designator
was used by an application
when a bootable CD-ROM was
used to start the Tablet PC.
Verify drive designator used by application is in
use by the operating system. When the operating
system is booted from a CD, drive designations
are automatically adjusted.
Security is set so your operating system cannot be started
without a password.
Verify your password and security settings.
Port Replicator Problems
Tablet PC does not turn on
when installed in optional
Port Replicator
Hard Drive Problems
You cannot access your
hard drive.
Keyboard or Mouse Problems
The built-in keyboard does
not seem to work.
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The Tablet PC has gone into
Standby mode.
Push the Suspend/Resume button.
Your application has locked
out your keyboard.
Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart
your system. If this fails, turn your Tablet PC off by
pressing the suspend/resume button for 10 seconds
or more, and then turn it back on.
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Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
You have installed an
external keyboard or
mouse, and it does not
seem to work.
Your external device is not
properly installed.
Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 52.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
correct driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver.
You have connected an
external keyboard or a
mouse and it seems to be
locking up the system.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
correct driver for that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your system has crashed.
Try to restart your Tablet PC. If that fails, turn off
the power by pressing the suspend/resume button
for at least 10 seconds, and then power back on.
The system may be
uncalibrated
If the cursor on the screen appears to be misaligned
with the pen or is not accurately tracking the pen,
calibrate the pen. See “Calibrating the Pen” on
page 27.
The IrDA port on the system
can’t “see” the IrDA port on
the other device.
Move the system so that there is a direct line-of-sight
path between the two ports.
The system and the other
device are too far from each
other.
Move the system and the device so that they are
three feet or less from each other.
The viewing angle between the
devices is too great.
The viewing angle between the system port and the
device port cannot be more than 15 degrees from a
center line between the IrDA port on the Tablet PC
and the IrDA port on the other device.
You are using an old version of
IrDA.
The device with which you are trying to communicate must be compliant with IrDA standard 1.1.
There are possibly problems in
one or both devices.
Go to Start -> (All) Programs -> Accessories ->
Communications -> New Connection Wizard.
Verify that "Set up an advanced connection" is
checked and follow the on-screen instructions.
Your memory upgrade module
is not properly installed.
Turn off your Tablet PC. Remove and re-install your
memory upgrade module. See “Memory Upgrade
Module” on page 43.
You have a memory failure.
Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages.
See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 65.
Messages about modem
operation are generated by
whichever modem application
is in use.
See your application software documentation for
additional information.
Pen Input Problems
Cursor is not tracking the
pen
Infrared Problems
Infrared data transfer is not
working
Memory Problems
Your Power On screen, or
Info menu of the BIOS
setup utility information,
does not show the correct
amount of installed
memory.
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
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Problem
Modem does not appear to
work.
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Modem may not have been
intialized.
Verify that the modem has been initialized by the
operating system. TO do so, right-click on My
Computer and select the Hardware tab. Click
[Device Manager] and click on the "+" symbol that
appears next to Modems. Verify that your device is
listed as installed.
The device is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports”
on page 52.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your Tablet PC
is not aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your Tablet PC.
Your software may not have
the correct software driver
active.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
Your device and another device
are assigned the same
I/O address.
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards” on
page 47.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your Tablet PC
is not aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your Tablet PC.
Your software may not have
the correct software driver
active.
See your software documentation and activate the
correct driver.
Your PC Card device and
another device are assigned the
same I/O address.
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS
setup utility and any other installed hardware or
software to make sure there are no duplications.
The installed battery is
completely discharged or there
is no power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicator Panel” on page 15. Install a charged
battery or a Power adapter.
The battery is installed but is
faulty.
Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence
and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 15. If a battery is indicating a short,
remove that battery and operate from another
power source or replace that battery.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device, but your Tablet PC
does not recognize the
device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card slot does not work or
is locking up the system.
Power Failures
You turn on your Tablet PC
and nothing seems to
happen.
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Problem
You turn on your Tablet PC
and nothing seems to
happen.
Possible Cause
The battery is low.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the battery. See “Status
Indicator Panel” on page 15. Use a Power adapter
until the battery is charged.
The AC or auto/airline adapter
is not plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See
“Power Sources” on page 33.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter or install a charged
optional second battery.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet, airplane
seat jack, or the car’s cigarette
lighter.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a
line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC
outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in a
car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or
Accessories position.
The power management
parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
management settings, or close your applications
and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup
utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit
your operation needs.
You are operating on battery
power only and have ignored a
low battery alarm until the
battery is at the dead battery
state and your machine has
gone into Dead Battery
Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter and then push the Suspend/
Resume button. See “Power Sources” on page 33.
You have a battery failure.
Verify the condition of the battery using the
Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove
any battery that is shorted. See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 15.
Your power adapter has failed
or lost its power source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
has power.
The battery is dead.
Replace the battery with a charged one or install
a Power adapter.
No battery is installed.
Install a charged battery.
The battery is improperly
installed.
Verify that the battery is properly connected
by re-installing them.
Your battery is faulty.
Verify the battery condition using the Status Indicator panel and replace or remove any battery that is
shorted. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 15.
You are running an application
that uses a great deal of power
due to frequent hard drive or
CD-ROM access, or use of a
modem or LAN PC card.
Use a power adapter for this application when at all
possible.
(continued)
Your Tablet PC turns off all
by itself.
Your Tablet PC will not
work on battery alone.
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
Possible Solutions
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Problem
The battery seems to
discharge too quickly.
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
The power savings features
may be disabled.
Check the power management and/or setup utility
settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust
according to your operating needs.
The brightness is turned all
the way up.
Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher
the brightness the more power your display uses.
The battery is very old.
Replace the battery.
The battery has been exposed
to high temperatures.
Replace the battery.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Restore the Tablet PC to normal operating temperature. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator
panel will flash when the battery is outside its
operating range.
The AC Adapter is defective.
Replace with another AC Adapter to see if the
problem persists. Replace any defective AC
Adapters.
(continued)
Shutdown and Startup Problems
The Suspend/Resume
button does not work.
The Suspend/Resume button
is disabled from the Advanced
submenu of the Power menu
of the setup utility.
Enable the button from the setup utility.
You did not hold the button
in long enough.
Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few
seconds if your application is preventing the CPU
from checking for button pushes.
There may be a conflict with
the application software.
Close all applications and try the button again.
The boot sequence settings of
the setup utility are not
compatible with your
configuration.
Set the operating source by pressing the [F2] key
while the Fujitsu logo is on screen, entering the
setup utility and adjusting the source settings from
the Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 34.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the
setup utility and verify the Security settings and
modify them as accordingly. See “BIOS Setup
Utility” on page 34.
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the Tablet PC boot
sequence.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to
determine the meaning and severity of the problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply status
indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on
page 65.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
The system powers up, and
displays power-on information, but fails to load the
operating system.
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Problem
Your Tablet PC 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 back-up
battery has failed.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
This is not a user-serviceable part.
The angle of the display and
the brightness settings are not
adequate for your lighting
conditions.
Move the display and the brightness control until
you have adequate visibility.
The optional Port Replicator is
attached, an external monitor
is plugged in, and the Tablet
PC is set for an external
monitor only.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key
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
only, external monitor only, both built-in display
and external monitor.
The power management
timeouts may be set for very
short intervals and you failed
to notice the display come on
and go off again.
Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standy mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
The Tablet PC turned on
with a series of beeps and
your built-in display is
blank.
Power On Self Test (POST)
has detected a failure which
does not allow the display
to operate.
Contact your support representative.
Your system display won’t
turn on when the system is
turned on or when the
system has resumed.
The system may be passwordprotected.
Check the status indicator panel to verify that the
Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your
password.
The display goes blank by
itself after you have been
using it.
The Tablet PC has gone into
Video Timeout, Standby
Mode, or Hibernate Mode
because you have not used it
for a period of time.
Press a button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. Check your power management
settings, or close your applications and go to the
Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the
timeout values to better suit your operation needs.
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 34.
The power management timeouts may be set for very short
intervals and you failed to
notice the display come on
and go off again.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse
to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/
Resume button. (The display may be shut off by
Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
A foreign object, such as a
paper clip, is stuck between the
display and the keyboard.
Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.
Video Problems
The built-in display is
blank when you turn on
your Tablet PC.
The display does not close.
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Problem
The display has bright or
dark spots.
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
If the spots are very tiny and
few in number, this is normal
for a large LCD display.
This is normal; do nothing.
If the spots are numerous or
large enough to interfere with
your operation needs.
The display needs technical diagnosis; contact your
support representative.
The application display
uses only a portion of your
screen and is surrounded
by a dark frame.
You are running an application
that does not support 800 x
600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution
display and display compression is enabled.
When compensation is disabled, a clearer but
smaller display for applications that do not support
800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution will result. You
can fill the screen but have less resolution by
changing your compensation setting. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the Advanced
menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 34.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not display any
information.
Your BIOS setup is not set to
enable your external monitor.
Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn]
and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and
enable your external monitor. (See the Video
Features submenu, located within the Advanced
Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on
page 34.
Your external monitor is not
properly installed.
Reinstall your device. See “External VGA Monitor
Port” on page 53.
Your operating system software is not set up with the
correct software driver for
that device.
Check your device and operating system
documentation and activate the proper driver.
Your external monitor may not
be compatible with your Tablet
PC.
See your monitor documentation and the
External Monitor Support portions of the
Specifications section. See “Specifications” on
page 77.
Application software often
has its own set of error
message displays.
See your application manual and help displays
screens for more information. Not all messages are
errors some may simply be status.
You have connected an
external monitor and it
does not come on.
Miscellaneous Problems
An error message is
displayed on the screen
during the operation of
an application.
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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 *. 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. If you can find no
reference to the message and its meaning is not clear,
contact your support representative for assistance.
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes
successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can
only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)
*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Extended memory not working or not configured properly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module,
verify that the module is properly installed. If it is properly installed, you may want to check your Windows
Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory
until you can contact your support representative.
*Keyboard controller error
The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to
replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may
be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact
your support representative.
*Keyboard error
Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your
keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to
use an external keyboard until then. Contact your
support representative.
*Keyboard error nn
BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code
for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard
but may be able to use an external keyboard until then.
Contact your support representative.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes
successfully tested.
*Operating system not found
Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or
drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed
disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the
boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed
your installation greatly, the operating system should be
on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard
drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be
re-installed from your back up media.
*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn
This is a map of the bits at the memory address (in
System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the
memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed
bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data
if you continue. Contact your support representative.
*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.
*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller
Failure (where x = 1-4)
The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified
in your setup utility does not agree with the type
detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility
to check for the hard drive type settings and correct
them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message
appears when you restart the system, there may be a
serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you
continue. Contact your support representative.
*Parity Check 2 nnnn
Parity error found in the I/O 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.
*Invalid NVRAM media type
Problem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that
you see this message you may have some display problems. You can continue operating but should contact
your support representative for more information.
*Previous boot incomplete –
Default configuration used
Previous Power On Self Test did not complete successfully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and
offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by
incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next
boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does
not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence,
you should turn off the power and contact your support
representative.
*Press  to resume,  to SETUP
Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press
the [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2]
key to enter Setup and change any settings.
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*Real time clock error
Real-time clock fails BIOS test. May require board repair.
Contact your support representative.
*Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at
which the error was detected. You are risking data
corruption if you continue. Contact your support representative.
nnnn Shadow RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
MODEM RESULT CODES
The operating system and application software that is
factory installed detects the modem characteristics and
provides the necessary command strings to operate the
modem. The internal modem operation is controlled by
generic AT commands from the operating system and
application software. The standard long form result
codes may, in some cases, be displayed on your screen to
keep you informed of the actions of your modem. The
operating system and application software may suppress
display of the result codes.
Examples of result codes are:
*System battery is dead – Replace and run SETUP
The BIOS CMOS RAM memory hold up battery is dead.
This is part of your BIOS and is a board mounted
battery which requires a support representative to
change. You can continue operating but you will have to
use setup utility default values or reconfigure your setup
utility every time you turn off your Tablet PC.
■
System BIOS shadowed
System BIOS copied to shadow RAM.
■
*System CMOS checksum bad – run SETUP
BIOS CMOS RAM has been corrupted or modified
incorrectly, perhaps by an application program that
changes data stored in BIOS memory. Run Setup and
reconfigure the system.
*System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn
System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block
at which the error was detected. This means that there is
a fault in your built-in memory. If you continue to
operate, you risk corrupting your data. Contact your
support representative for repairs.
nnnn System RAM Passed
Where nnnn is the amount of system memory in
kilobytes successfully tested.
*System timer error
The timer test failed. The main clock that operates the
computer is faulty. Requires repair of system board.
Contact your support representative for repairs.
UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn
Displays the address of the upper limit of Upper
Memory Blocks, indicating released segments of the
BIOS memory which may be reclaimed by a virtual
memory manager.
Video BIOS shadowed
Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM.
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■
■
■
■
■
■
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
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Troubleshooting
Restoring Your
Pre-installed Software
The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD
contains:
■
■
Sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific
directories) that are unique to your Tablet PC configuration for use as documented below.
Read-me files that provide additional use information
for items on this DVD-ROM.
In order to install applications and/or
drivers from the DAR DVD, you will need to
connect an external DVD drive to your
system.
If you have access to the internet, visit the
Fujitsu Support web site at http://
us.fujitsu.com/computers to check for the
most current information, drivers and hints
on how to perform recovery and system
updates.
RE-INSTALLING INDIVIDUAL
DRIVERS AND APPLICATIONS
The Drivers and Application DVD can be used to selectively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have
been un-installed or corrupted.
To re-install drivers and/or applications:
1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR DVD after
Windows has started. A Fujitsu Welcome screen is
displayed after the DVD is inserted.
2. From the left frame of the Welcome screen, “System
Components” and “3rd Party Applications” can be
selected. System Components are those drivers and
utilities that have been developed by Fujitsu; 3rd
Party Applications are applications developed by
other vendors.
Installing System Components
1. To install system components, click on “System
Components” in the left frame of the Welcome
screen. A list of utilities and drivers will be displayed.
Select one or more items from the list, or click
[Select All] to select all items in the list. (To de-select
your choices, click the [Clear All] button.
2. Click [Install Selected Subsystems] to install the
selected items.
Installing 3rd Party Applications
1. To install 3rd party applications, click on “3rd Party
Applications” in the left frame of the Welcome
screen. A list of applications will be displayed.
2. Select one of the items from the list, and follow the
instructions that appear on the screen. Note that
only one application may be installed at a time.
3. Repeat step 2 to install additional applications.
RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGE
The Restore Disc that came with your system contains
two utilities:
■
■
The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original
contents of the C: drive.
The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used
to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from
being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete
utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want
to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.
• The use of this disc requires that you
have a device capable of reading DVDs
attached to your system. If you do not
have a built-in DVD player, you will need
to attach an external player. For more
information on available external
devices, visit our Web site at:
us.fujitsu.com/computers.
• This disc can only be used with the
system with which it was purchased.
BOOT Priority Change
Before restoring an image, you must first verify that your
system is set up to boot from the DVD drive. To verify/
change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up
from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive),
perform the following steps:
1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the
Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.
3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu.
Press [Enter].
4. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not
at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the
list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it
to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot
from the devices in the order in which they are
listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will
indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive
is connected.
5. If you have an external DVD drive connected,
proceed to the next step; otherwise, proceed to
step 7.
6. If you have an external DVD drive connected:
• Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.
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• Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and
press the Enter key to open it.
• If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space
bar to enable it.
• Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press
the space bar to enable it.
7. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS
Setup Utility and return to the boot process.
After you have changed the boot priority, you can restore
a backup image when you are booting up.
Procedure
1.
Turn on the power to your system.
2.
Ensure that you have a device that can read DVDs
either installed in your system or attached externally to it.
3.
Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.
4.
Reboot your system.
5.
After the system reboots, follow the instructions
that appear to either restore your system image or
erase all data from your hard disk.
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Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
Care and Maintenance
If you use your LifeBook T Series Tablet PC carefully,
you will increase its life and reliability. This section
provides some tips for looking after the Tablet PC and
its devices.
Electrical equipment may be hazardous if
misused. Operations of this product or
similar products, must always be supervised
by an adult. Do not allow children access to
the interior of any electrical products and
do not permit them to handle any cables.
■
Clean your Tablet PC with a damp, lint-free cloth. Do
not use abrasives or solvents.
■
Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the screen. Never
use glass cleaners.
Storing your Tablet PC
■
If storing your Tablet PC for a month or longer, turn
the Tablet PC off, fully charge the battery, then remove
and store all Lithium ion batteries.
■
Store your Tablet PC and batteries separately. If you
store your Tablet PC with a battery installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In
addition, a faulty battery might damage the Tablet PC.
■
Store your Tablet PC in a cool, dry location.
Temperatures should remain between 13º F (-25º C)
and 140º F (60º C).
LIFEBOOK T SERIES TABLET PC
Caring for your Tablet PC
■ Your Tablet PC is a durable but sensitive electronic
device. Treat it with care.
■
Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying
case.
■
Do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Any
unauthorized service performed on the computer will
void the warranty.
■
Keep it away from food and beverages.
■
If you accidentally spill liquid on your Tablet PC:
1. Turn it off.
2. Position it so that the liquid can run out.
3. Let it dry out for 24 hours, or longer if needed.
4. If your Tablet PC will not boot after it has dried
out, call your support representative.
Do not use your Tablet PC in a wet environment (near
a bathtub, swimming pool).
■
Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are
approved for your Tablet PC.
■
Avoid exposure to sand, dust and other environmental
hazards.
■
Do not expose your Tablet PC to direct sunlight for
long periods of time as temperatures above 140° F
(60° C) may damage your Tablet PC.
■
■
■
Do not check your Tablet PC as baggage. Carry it with
you.
■
When traveling with the hard drive removed, wrap the
drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper).
If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to
install the drive if needed. Never put your hard drive
through a metal detector. Have your hard drive handinspected by security personnel. You can however, put
your hard drive through a properly tuned X-ray
machine.
■
Take the necessary plug adapters if you're traveling
overseas. Check the following diagram to determine
which adapter you'll need or ask your travel agent.
Always follow installation instructions closely.
■
■
Traveling with your Tablet PC
■ Do not transport your Tablet PC while it is turned on.
Keep the covers closed on the connectors and slots
when they are not in use.
Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer.
■
If you are carrying your Tablet PC in a briefcase, or
any other carrying case, make sure that there are no
objects in the case pressing on the lid.
■
Do not drop your Tablet PC.
■
Do not touch the screen with any sharp objects.
Cleaning your Tablet PC
Always disconnect the power plug. (Pull the plug, not
the cord.)
Outlet Type
Location
United States, Canada, Mexico, 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
United Kingdom, Ireland, Malaysia,
Singapore, parts of Africa
China, Australia, New Zealand
Figure 6-1. Outlet types
■
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KEYBOARD
Caring for your Keyboard
The keyboard of your computer is a very sensitive
instrument. It is made up of many switches that are
activated when you press on the keys. The keyboard is a
major component of the heat dissipation system in a
Tablet PC. Due to heat and size considerations the
keyboard is not sealed. Because the keys are so close
together, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids
have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys.
Attempting to clean the keyboard with a spray on
cleaner or rag soaked with cleaner the liquid can drip
onto the circuitry sight unseen. Once the liquid seeps
between the layers of circuitry, it can cause corrosion or
other damage to the circuits. This can result in keys
which no longer operate, or which, when pressed, record
the wrong characters and other similar failures.
There is no repair for this problem other than replacement. The solution is to become aware of the issue and
take appropriate steps to protect your keyboard.
To clean the keyboard, use a rag dampened slightly with
cleaning solution. Use extreme care to prevent liquid
from dripping between the keys. Spraying directly on the
keys should be avoided. The spray should be applied first
to the cloth, and then the cloth wiped over the keys.
■
Always use fully charged batteries.
■
Eject PCMCIA cards when not in use.
OPTIONAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVE AND
FLOPPY DISKS
Caring for your Floppy Disks
■
Avoid using floppy disks in damp and dusty locations.
■
Never store a floppy disk near a magnet or magnetic
field.
■
Do not use a pencil or an eraser on a disk or disk label.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disks in extremely hot or cold
locations, or in locations subject to severe temperature
changes. Store at temperatures between 50º F (10º C)
and 125º F (52º C).
■
Do not touch the exposed part of the disk behind the
metal shutter.
Caring for your optional Optional Floppy Disk
Drive
■ To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry
soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or
a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene,
paint thinner or other volatile material.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or
cold locations, or in locations subject to severe
temperature changes. Store at temperatures between
50º F (10º C) and 125º F (52º C).
■
Keep the floppy disk drive out of direct sunlight and
away from heating equipment.
■
Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in locations subject
to shock and vibration.
■
Never use the floppy disk drive with any liquid, metal,
or other foreign matter inside the floppy disk drive
or disk.
Never disassemble or dismantle your floppy disk drive.
BATTERIES
Caring for your Batteries
■ Always handle batteries carefully.
■
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals (that is, do
not touch both terminals with a metal object). Do not
carry lose batteries in a pocket or purse where they
may mix with coins, keys, or other metal objects.
Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
■
Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate the battery.
■
■
Recharge batteries only as described in this manual
and only in ventilated areas.
OPTIONAL CD DRIVE AND CDs
■
Do not leave batteries in hot locations for more than a
day or two. Intense heat can shorten battery life.
■
Do not leave a battery in storage for longer than six
months without recharging it.
Increasing Battery Life
■
Keep brightness to the lowest comfortable level.
■
■
■
■
Set the power management for maximum battery life.
Put your Tablet PC in Standby mode when it is turned
on and you are not actually using it.
Caring for your CDs
CDs are precision devices and will function reliably if
given reasonable care.
■
Always store your CDs in its case when it is not in use.
■
Always handle CDs by the edges and avoid touching
the surface.
■
Avoid storing any CDs in extreme temperatures.
■
Do not bend CDs or set heavy objects on them.
■
Do not spill liquids on CDs.
■
Do not scratch CDs.
■
Do not put a label on CDs.
■
Do not get dust on CDs.
Limit your CD-ROM access.
Disable the Windows CD auto insert function.
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Care and Maintenance
■
Never write on the label surface with a ballpoint pen
or pencil. Always use a felt pen.
■
If a 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 CDs.
■
If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner or wipe it with a
clean, soft, lint free cloth starting from the inner edge
and wiping to the outer edge.
Caring for your Optional CD-ROM Drive
Your CD-ROM drive is durable but you must treat it
with care. Please pay attention to the following points:
■
■
■
■
■
■
■
The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high
speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or
vibration with the power on.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
exposed to extreme temperatures.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it is damp or
dusty.
Use of a commercially-available lens cleaner kit is
recommended to maintain the drive lens.
Avoid using or storing the drive near magnets or
devices that generate strong magnetic fields.
Avoid using or storing the drive where it will be
subjected to shock or vibration.
Do not disassemble or dismantle the CD-ROM drive.
PC CARDS
Caring for your PC Card Slots
PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with
care. The documentation supplied with your PC Cards
provides specific information for caring for the cards.
When you don’t have a PC Card installed in your
system, you should be sure to install the PC Card slot
inserts that came with your system. These will help to
keep dust and dirt out of your system.
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