Fujitsu Client Computing WB0014 LIFEBOOK E SERIES WITH CAL2 11ABG WLAN & BT User Manual Appendix H Pt1

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FCC ID: EJE-WB0014 (IC: 337J-WB0014) Report No. M040905_Cert_Emilia2_Cal2_11abg_DTS_BT EMC Technologies Pty Ltd – 57 Assembly Drive, Tullamarine VIC 3043 Australia www.emctech.com.au EMC Technologies Report Number: M040905_Cert_Emilia2_Cal2_11abg_DTS_BT APPENDIX H – User Manual Pt1
CopyrightCopyrightFujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document; however, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document. We disclaim liability for errors, omissions, or future changes.Fujitsu, the Fujitsu logo, and LifeBook are registered trademarks of Fujitsu Limited.The following are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation: IBM, IBM PC AT, IBM PS/2. The following are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation: MS, MS-DOS, Windows.PCMCIA is a trademark of the Personal Computer Memory Card International Association.Earthlink is a registered trademark of EarthLink Network, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.The Bluetooth trademark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., USA.Adobe Acrobat Reader is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc.Netscape 7.0 is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.PowerQuest and Drive Image are registered trademarks of PowerQuest Corporation.Norton AntiVirus is a registered trademark of Symantec Corporation.BayManager is a registered trademark of Softex, Inc.The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook notebook incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights users. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disas-sembly is prohibited.Dolby Headphone manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Copy-rights 1992-1999 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved.All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.© Copyright 2004 Fujitsu Computer Systems Corpora-tion. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without prior written consent of Fujitsu. No part of this publication may be stored or transmitted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu.B6FH-1931-01EN-00 (DRAFT)WarningHandling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYaccording to FCC Part 15Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu Computer Systems CorporationAddress: 1250 E. Arques Avenue, M/S 122Sunnyvale, CA 94085Telephone: (408) 746-6000Declares that product: Base Model Configurations:LifeBook E8010 notebookLifeBook E8010D notebookComplies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.E Series.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
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Table of ContentsFujitsu LifeBook® E8000 NotebookTable of Contents1PREFACEPrefaceAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Fujitsu Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12GETTING TO KNOW YOUR LIFEBOOKOverviewUnpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Locating the Controlsand ConnectorsTop and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Back Panel Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Status Indicator PanelPower Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator .12Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . .12PC Card Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12NumLk Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Security Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12KeyboardUsing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Numeric Keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Function Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Touchpad Pointing DeviceClicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Scrolling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Optional Quick Point Feature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Volume ControlControlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Flexible Bay DevicesRemoving and Installing Modular Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18LifeBook Security/Application PanelSetting up Your LifeBook Security Panel . . . . . . .20Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Operating Your LifeBook Security/ Application Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Uninstalling the Security Panel Application . . . . .21Launching Applications with the Security/Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . .223GETTING STARTEDPower SourcesConnecting the Power Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Display PanelOpening the Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28E Series.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
LifeBook E8000 NotebookAdjusting Display Panel Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . 28Closing the Display Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Starting Your LifeBook NotebookPower On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Booting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Windows Product Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Registering Your LifeBook Notebook . . . . . . . . . 31Installing Click Me! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Power ManagementPower/Suspend/Resume Button . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) Feature . . . . . . . . . . 33Display Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Hard Disk Timeout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Windows Power Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURESLithium ion BatteryRecharging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Replacing the Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Optical DriveMedia Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Loading Media on Your Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Removing Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Using the Media Player Software. . . . . . . . . . . . 40Using Dolby™ Headphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Using Media Player on Battery Power . . . . . . . . 41External USB Floppy Disk DriveLoading a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Ejecting a Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Preparing a Disk for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42PC CardsInstalling PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Removing PC Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Smart Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Memory Upgrade ModuleInstalling Memory Upgrade Modules. . . . . . . . . 45To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module . . . . . . 45Checking the Memory Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Port ReplicatorBack Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Front Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Attaching the Port Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Locking the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Detaching the Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Device PortsModem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Parallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Serial Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51PS/2 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Docking Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Universal Serial Bus Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Infrared Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Stereo Line-In Jack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52IEEE 1394 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Headphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Microphone Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52External Monitor Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting Your SystemIdentifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Troubleshooting Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Emergency media Player Drive Tray Release . . . 65Modem Result Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Restoring Your Pre-installed Software . . . . . . . . 66Drive Image Special Edition (DISE). . . . . . . . . . . 66Automatically Downloading Driver Updates . . . 67E Series.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
Table of Contents6CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOKCare and MaintenanceBatteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Floppy Disks and Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Media Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .737SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsConfiguration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Microprocessor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Chipset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Mass Storage Device Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Device Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Dimensions and Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Pre-Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Learning About Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . .798GLOSSARY/REGULATORYGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89APPENDIX:WIRELESS LAN USER’S GUIDEBefore Using the Wireless LANFor better communications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Stopping transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Starting Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98Connection using Wireless Zero Configuration ToolFlow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . . .99Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Connection using Atheros Client UtilityFlow of operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Preparation for wireless LAN connection . . . . .104Connection to the network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Other settingsSetting of power-saving function . . . . . . . . . . .108Troubleshooting the WLANTroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Wireless LAN GlossaryGlossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112IP address informationAdditional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114SpecificationsSpecification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Using the Bluetooth DeviceWhat is Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Where to Find Information About Bluetooth . .116INDEXIndex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 E Series.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
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1PrefacePrefaceABOUT THIS GUIDEThe LifeBook E8000 notebook from Fujitsu is a powerful computer, powered by an Intel Pentium M micropro-cessor. Depending upon the configuration, the notebook has either a built-in 15” TFT XGA or SXGA+ color display. This system brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable envi-ronment.This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook notebook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT. Your computer comes with Microsoft Windows® XP Home, or XP Professional pre-installed. Conventions Used in the GuideKeyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.For example: (See page xx.)On screen buttons or menu items appear in boldExample: Click OK to restart your LifeBook notebook.DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer?FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATIONService and SupportYou can contact Fujitsu Service and Support in the following ways:■Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)■E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com ■Web site: us.fujitsu.com/computersBefore you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:■Product name■Product configuration number■Product serial number■Purchase date■Conditions under which the problem occurred■Any error messages that have occurred■Type of device connected, if anyFujitsu OnlineYou can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.LIMITED WARRANTYYour LifeBook notebook is backed by a Fujitsu Interna-tional Limited Warranty. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for the Limited Warranty period and terms and conditions.The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook notebook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.E Series.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
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5Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook E8000 notebookOverviewThis section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook E8000 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.UNPACKINGWhen you receive your LifeBook notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.For a pre-configured model you should have:■LifeBook E8000 notebook (Figure 2-1)■AC adapter with AC power cord (Figure 2-2)■Lithium ion Battery, pre-installed■Weig ht Saver■Phone/Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable■Driver and Application Restore (DAR) Disc■Getting Started Guide■User’s Guide (this document)■International Limited Warranty Brochure■Microsoft®-associated product materialsDepending on your system configuration, one of the following devices will be pre-installed in the Flexible Bay:■Weig ht Saver■Modular Super-Multi DVD Drive■Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive■Modular CD-ROM driveDepending on your system configuration, the following optional items may be included with your system:■Modular 2nd bay battery■External USB floppy disk driveDepending on your configuration, you may receive the following application CDs:■DVD Application CD■CD-RW Application CDOnce you have checked and confirmed that your Life-Book system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.Figure 2-2 AC AdapterE Series.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
6LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 2-3. LifeBook notebook with display openLocating the Controlsand ConnectorsTOP AND FRONT COMPONENTSThe following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s top and front components. Display PanelThe display panel is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. LifeBook Security/Application PanelThe LifeBook Security/Application Panel provideshardware security and one-touch application launch capability. (See LifeBook Security/Application Panel on page 20 for more information)Power/Suspend/Resume ButtonThe Power/Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your LifeBook notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows. (See Power/Suspend/Resume Button on page 32 for more information)Stereo SpeakersThe built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound. KeyboardA full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 13 for more information)Touchpad Pointing DeviceThe Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons: two mouse-like buttons, and a scroll button. (See Touchpad Pointing Device on page 15 for more information)Quick Point Cursor Control (optional)The optional Quick Point control offers an additional method for moving the cursor. (See Optional Quick Point Feature on page 16 for more information)Display Panel LatchThe display panel latch locks and releases the display panel. Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off SwitchThe wireless LAN/Bluetooth on/off switch is used to power on and off the optional WLAN and/or Bluetooth device. Switching the device off when not in use will help to extend battery life.Status Indicator PanelThe Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that corre-spond with a specific component of your LifeBook note-book. (See Status Indicator Panel on page 11 for more information)Display Panel LatchDisplay PanelStatus Indicator PanelStereo SpeakerKeyboardLifeBook Security/TouchpadPointing DeviceStereo SpeakerPower/Scroll ButtonApplication PanelLeft ButtonRight ButtonSuspend/Resume Button WirelessLAN/BluetoothOn/Off SwitchQuick PointCursor Control (optional)E Series.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
7Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-4. LifeBook notebook left-side panelLEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTSThe following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s left-side components. External Monitor PortThe external monitor port allows you to connect an external monitor. (See External Monitor Port on page 52 for more information)IEEE 1394 (4-pin) JackThe 4-pin 1394 jack is used to connect between your LifeBook and an IEEE 1394 peripheral such as a digital video camera. (See IEEE 1394 Port on page 52 for more information)Microphone JackThe microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone. (See Microphone Jack on page 52 for more information)PC Card SlotThe PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card. (See PC Cards on page 43 for more information)Stereo Line-in JackThe stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source. (See Stereo Line-In Jack on page 52 for more information)Headphone JackThe headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 52 for more information)DC Power JackThe DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter to power your LifeBook notebook and charge the internal Lithium ion battery.PC Card Eject ButtonPC Card SlotsAir VentsHeadphone JackMicrophone JackLine In JackIEEE 1394 JackExternal Monitor Port(behind door)DC Power JackE Series.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
8LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 2-5. LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTSThe following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. Modem (RJ-11) Telephone JackThe Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attachinga telephone line to the internal multinational 56K modem. (See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 50 for more information) Flexible BayThe Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices. (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 18 for more information)■Modular USB Floppy Disk Drive■Modular CD-ROM drive■Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive■Modular Super-Multi DVD Drive■Modular Lithium ion battery■Weig ht SaverFlexible Bay Eject LeverThe Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay device. USB 2.0 PortThe USB 2.0 port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 51 for more information)Anti-theft Lock SlotThe anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach an optional physical lock down device. Flexible Bay (CD-ROM/DVD/CD-RW drive/battery) Flexible BayEject LeverAnti-Theft Lock SlotUSB 2.0 PortModem (RJ-11) Jack The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out BEFORE you connect your modem.The internal multinational modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90 standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload. For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computersE Series.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
9Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-6. LifeBook notebook back panelBACK PANEL COMPONENTSFollowing is a brief description of your LifeBook note-book’s back panel components. Infrared PortThe fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communi-cate with another IrDA compatible infrared device without a cable. (See Infrared Port on page 51 for more information)USB 2.0 PortsThe USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect Universal Serial Bus devices. USB 2.0 transfers data at up to 480Mbps and is backward-compatible with USB 1.1 devices, which transfer data at up to 12Mbps. (See Universal Serial Bus Ports on page 51 for more information)LAN (RJ-45) Jack The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal Gigabit (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T/Tx) Ethernet LAN connection. (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 50 for more information)Infrared PortLAN (RJ-45) JackUSB 2.0 PortsE Series.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
10LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 2-7. LifeBook notebook bottom panelBOTTOM COMPONENTSThe following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s bottom panel components. Port Replicator ConnectorThis connector allows you to connect the optional Port Replicator to your notebook. Memory Upgrade CompartmentYour LifeBook notebook comes with high speed Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your LifeBook notebook, hence improving overall performance. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 45 for more informa-tion)Lithium ion Battery BayThe battery bay contains the internal Lithium ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium ion battery. (See Lithium ion Battery on page 37 for more information)Main Unit and Configuration LabelThe configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identi-fies the exact version of various components of your notebook. Hard Disk Drive/Bluetooth CompartmentThis compartment houses the system hard disk drive and the optional Bluetooth device. (Note that the optional wireless LAN device is located under the keyboard). Under normal circumstances, it should not be necessary to open this compartment.Memory UpgradeLithium ionMain Unit andHard Disk Drive/Certificate ofPort ReplicatorConnector CompartmentConfigurationLabelAuthenticity(approximatelocation)Battery BayBluetoothCompartmentE Series.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
11Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-8. Status Indicator PanelStatus Indicator PanelThe Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) POWER INDICATORThe Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you the mode your notebook is in.■Steady On: This means that there is power to your LifeBook notebook and that it is ready for use.■Flashing: This means that your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode.■Steady Off: This means that your system is either in Save-to-Disk mode, or that your LifeBook notebook has been turned off.If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator will remain on even if your notebook is shut off. The Power indicator will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from Windows. AC ADAPTER INDICATORThe AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your LifeBook notebook is using.■On: This means that either of the adapters are currently in use.■Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, andyou do not have an adapter connected. BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORSThe two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium ion battery and/or the optional second Lithium ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your LifeBook note-book. (Figure 2-9)Figure 2-9 Battery Level Indicator21Power AC Adapter BatteryBatteryIdentifierLevel Media Player Drive AccessHard DriveAccessBattery ChargingPC CardAccessNumLkCapsLkScrLk(PC Card Slot)Security 76%–100% Charging76%–100%51%–75%26%–50%11%–25%Low Warning <11%Critical Low or Dead BatteryShorted BatteryE Series.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
12LifeBook E8000 Notebook BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORSLocated to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge. DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM DRIVEACCESS INDICATORThe DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is being accessed. If the Auto Insert Notification function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. If the Auto Insert Notification function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. The default setting is the Auto Insert Notifi-cation function active. HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLEMEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATORThe Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive is being accessed. PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORSThe PC Card Access indicators display whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 43 for more information) NUMLK INDICATORThe NumLk indicator states that the integral keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode. CAPSLOCK INDICATORThe CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters. SCRLK INDICATORThe ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active. SECURITY INDICATORThe Security Indicator flashes (if a password was set) when the system resumes from Off or Standby modes. You must enter the password that was set in the Security Panel before your system will resume operation.A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced. (Figure 2-9) Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification function will periodically check for a DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM installed in the drive, causing the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator to flash. The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Auto Insert Notification function allows your system to automatically start a DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/CD has an auto-run file The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed.E Series.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
13Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-10 KeyboardKeyboard USING THE KEYBOARDYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 84-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-10)■Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to tog-gle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.■Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrowkeys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. ■Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running. ■Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right buttonon your pointing device.NUMERIC KEYPADCertain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions. (Figure 2-10) WINDOWS KEYSYour LifeBook notebook has two Windows keys, consisting of a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional information regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-10)CURSOR KEYSThe cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-10)EndHomeFn Key Start KeyFunction KeysNumeric Keypad Application Key Cursor Keys(surrounded by heavy line) E Series.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
14LifeBook E8000 NotebookFUNCTION KEYSYour LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-10)The [Fn] key provides extended functions for thenotebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. ■[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.■[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29)■[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display.*■[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.*■[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your LifeBook note-book.**■[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your LifeBook notebook.*** There are eight brightness levels.** There are 26 audio levels.E Series.book Page 14 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
15Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-11. Touchpad pointing deviceTouchpad Pointing DeviceThe Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pres-sure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is being used. The scrolling button allows you to navigate quickly through pages, without having to use the scroll bars. (Figure 2-11)CLICKINGClicking means pushing and releasing a button. To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-12)Figure 2-12 ClickingDOUBLE-CLICKINGDouble-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, pressthe left button twice, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13)Figure 2-13 Double-clickingCursor ControlLeft ButtonRight ButtonScroll ButtonOptional Quick Point ControlCertain E8000 LifeBook notebooks are equipped with an optional “Quick Point” button for moving the cursor. For more information about Quick Point, see “Optional Quick Point Feature” on page 16.An external mouse can be connected to either the USB port on your LifeBook note-book or the USB or PS/2 ports on the optional port replicator, and used simulta-neously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)E Series.book Page 15 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
16LifeBook E8000 NotebookDRAGGINGDragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor tothe item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new locationand then release it. Dragging can also be done using the Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-14)Figure 2-14 DraggingTOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENTThe Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse Properties dialog box. SCROLLINGUsing the Scrolling button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without using the window’s scroll bars. This is particularly useful when you are navi-gating through on-line pages. To use the Scrolling button, press the crescent shape at the top or bottom of the button to scroll up or down a page. When you have reached the desired section of the page, release the button. (Figure 2-15)Figure 2-15 ScrollingOPTIONAL QUICK POINT FEATUREThe optional Quick Point device consists of a cursor control button at the lower center of the keyboard. It is roughly the same size and shape as a pencil eraser. The cursor control works the same way a mouse ball does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure to move; the more pressure you use, the faster the cursor will move.When used with the Quick Point button, the middle Touchpad button allows you to scroll up and down a screen.■If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.■Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.E Series.book Page 16 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
17Getting to Know Your LifeBookVolume ControlYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CONTROLLING THE VOLUMEThe volume can be controlled in several different ways:■Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.■Volume can be controlled with the F8 and F9 func-tions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.■Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.■Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting. There are 26 levels through which the function keys cycle. E Series.book Page 17 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
18LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 2-16 Flexible BayFlexible Bay DevicesYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, and a weight saver. (Figure 2-16)Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed. ■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.■Modular DVD/CD-RW combo drive: This allows you to access movies, software, and audio DVD/CDs as well as to write to CDs. ■Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you to access software, data, or audio CDs. ■Modular Lithium ion battery: This is a rechargeablebattery that can be used to power your LifeBook note-book when an adapter is not connected.■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:■Cold-swapping: swapping devices while your LifeBook notebook is powered off.■Hot-swapping: swapping devices while your system is active using the Unplug/Eject icon from your taskbar. Note that if the weight saver is installed rather than a modular device, it is not necessary to use BayManager when removing it.Cold-swappingTo cold-swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 2-17)1. Close any open files.2. Shut down your LifeBook notebook.3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly, allowing you to remove the device.4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.This will require light force. Figure 2-17 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay5. Slide the device you are installing into yournotebook until it clicks into place.6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.7. You can now access and use the device.Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Eject LeverYou should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the notebook is in operation. If left empty, dust or foreign matter may accumulate inside the notebook.Be careful when aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device. If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place.(a) (b)Flexible Bay Eject Lever(d)(c)E Series.book Page 18 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
19Getting to Know Your LifeBookYour LifeBook notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer. Hot-swapping Under Windows XP, 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.E Series.book Page 19 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
20LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 2-18 LifeBook Security/Application Panel LifeBook Security/Application PanelA unique feature of your LifeBook notebook is the Security/Application Panel that allows you to secure your notebook from unauthorized use. The Security/Applica-tion Panel also allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on.If the security system is activated, upon starting your notebook or resuming from suspend mode the security system requires you to enter a password code using the buttons on the Security/Application Panel. After entering a correct password, your notebook resumes system operation. (Figure 2-18)SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY PANELWhen you receive your LifeBook notebook, the security panel application is pre-installed without any passwords. The following sections provide detailed information on your security panel, and how to set, change or remove passwords.Numbered ButtonsUse these buttons to enter your password.(Figure 2-18)Enter ButtonAfter entering the button strokes, push this button to enter the password into the LifeBook notebook. (Figure 2-18)PASSWORDSThe user and supervisor password may be set on this notebook. A supervisor password is typically the same for all LifeBook notebooks in a working group, office, or company to allow for system management. Individual LifeBook notebooks in a group environment should not use a common password. A password consists of one to five button strokes plus the enter button. A valid stroke consists of pushing one or up to four buttons simulta-neously. The following are valid button strokes: nPushing [4] by itselfnPushing [2] and [3] at the same timenPushing [1], [2], and [4] at the same timenPushing [1], [2], [3], and [4] at the same timeThe following are valid passwords. The numberswithin braces ({ }) are button strokes using morethan one button. n{[2]+[3]}, [1], [enter]n[4], [enter]n{[1]+[3]}, {[2]+[3]+[4]}, [1], [4], [2], [enter]Setting PasswordsWhen shipped from the factory, no passwords are set. You have a choice of having no password or setting a supervisor and user password. You must set the super-visor password before the user password. Setting Supervisor PasswordYou must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor password can bypass the user password.1. Go to the Start menu.2. Click on Run.* Security/Application Launcherbuttons (for entering passwordsand launching applications)Enter buttonButton 1*Button 2*Button 3*Button 4*nThe purpose of supervisor password is to be able to bypass the user password in case the user password is forgotten. The supervisor password alone will not lock the system.nYou have to set both the supervisor and user passwords for the security panel to work.E Series.book Page 20 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
21Getting to Know Your LifeBook3. Type in:C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter]4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set theSupervisor password.Setting User Password1 Go to the Start menu.2. Click on Programs.3. Click on Security Panel Application andSet User Password.4. Follow the on-screen instructions to set theuser password.OPERATING YOUR LIFEBOOK SECURITY/ APPLICATION PANELThe security lock feature is in effect both when the system resumes from Off or suspend state. You always need to push the Suspend /Resume button to input the user pass-word. Your system will not begin the boot sequence without entering your supervisor/user password.From Off State1. Turn on your system.2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the pass-word and press Enter button.For example, if the password is 22222,Press Button Number 2 five times and press Enter button.The LifeBook notebook will boot to normal opera-tion.From Suspend State1. Press your Power/Suspend/Resume button.2. When the Security Indicator flashes, enter the pass-word and press Enter button.The notebook should resume normal operation.Incorrect Password EntryIf an invalid supervisor or user password is entered three times in succession, the system will “beep” for about one minute. If a valid password is entered within a minute (while system beeps), the beeping will stop and the note-book will resume normal operation. If no password (or an invalid one) is entered while the system beeps, the system will return to its previous locked state (suspend or off) and the Security Indicator will go off. To reacti-vate the notebook after a password failure, you must press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, then enter a correct password.PRECAUTIONSOpening and Closing the CoverClosing the cover automatically places the notebook into suspend mode. Opening the cover does not automati-cally place the notebook into normal operation. Instead, you must enter the proper security password after pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button.Low Battery OperationsIf your LifeBook notebook has low battery, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button only turns on the Secu-rity Indicator. Your notebook does not unlock, the Secu-rity Indicator turns off after one minute. To resume normal operation, first attach a power supply to the notebook. Then you may unlock the notebook.UNINSTALLING THE SECURITY PANEL APPLICATIONYou have two options when uninstalling the securitypanel application:nUninstall the security panel application software.This will disable all security feature.nUninstall the security panel application with password still active. This will not allow any changes to the password. Uninstalling the Security Panel Application SoftwareRemove passwords when User wants no password protection whatsoever and doesn’t want to give anybody the utility to set a password on their computer. In this case, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared BEFORE removing the application. To clear passwords, follow same procedure in SETTING PASSWORD CODES except this time, select REMOVE, enter current password then click Next. When asked to confirm select Yes.You may change or remove the supervisor or user password by repeating the steps defined above.Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application. If you forget the password you will not be able to use your computer. The super-visor password can override the user password.E Series.book Page 21 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
22LifeBook E8000 NotebookRemoving Security Panel Application withPasswords Still ActiveUsing this feature will not allow any changes to the password. User: 1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,click Yes.Supervisor:1. Go to Start Menu, Click on Control Panel.2. Open Add/Remove Programs Properties in the Control Panel. 3. Select the Security Panel Application forSupervisor in the list, and click Add/Remove. 4. When the Confirm File Deletion box appears,click Yes.Reinstalling the Security/Application PanelTo reinstall supervisor or user security application, you will need your Drivers and Applications CD. The Utilities/Security Application Panel folder contains two separate folders: Supervisor and User. The setup files for supervisor and user security applications are contained in those folders. 1. Go to the Utilities/Security Application Pane/Supervisor folder on the CD and double-click the setups.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Appli-cation window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.2. Go to the Utilities/Security Application Panel/User folder on the CD and double-click the setup.exe file. The Installing Security Panel Application window will appear. Follow the instructions on the screen.Supervisor and user passwords can be set via Windows software using the FJSECS.exe and FJSECU.exe files, respectively. FJSECU.exe for the user password cannot run without first setting a supervisor password. You need to run FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass-word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 20.If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password restricted LifeBook notebook. When calling please have a valid credit card and provide proof of ownership. You will then be given instructions on where to ship your notebook. LAUNCHING APPLICATIONS WITHTHE SECURITY/APPLICATION PANELThe security panel also enables you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on. Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Security /Application Panel. These utilities are found in the Start menu, under Settings -> Control Panel -> Application Panel. (For Windows XP users, go to Start -> Control Panel -> Other Control Panel Settings -> Application Panel. They include two Application Panel Setup tabs, E-mail Setup, and Internet Setup. Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel When you start Windows, the LifeBook Application Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray (the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed). When you see this icon you will know that LifeBook Application Panel is active.As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options. To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with Application Panel Setup:1. Click on Start.2. Click on Programs.3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel. 4. Click on Application Panel Setup.The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel. When you receive your notebook, these buttons are pre-configured to launch specific programs, as referenced in Chapter 7 of this document.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.The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook notebook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully.E Series.book Page 22 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
23Getting to Know Your LifeBookTo change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application A. Click on Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applica-tions, 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. It comes set to launch your Windows default Internet browser (Internet Explorer), unless you have changed this in Windows. In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps:1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box. 2. Click on Browse from Start Menu.3. Scroll down the list of applications, and then click on the application you wish to launch with this button.4. Click OK. The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows default Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the “other application”. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application PanelTo deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps:1. Click on Start.2. Click on Programs.3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.4. Click on Deactivate Panel.To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except forstep 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.If your system has dedicated one of the application launcher buttons to be an Internet launcher, the button can still be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser.Every time you start Windows the LifeBook Application Panel is activated, even if you deactivated it before you shut down.E Series.book Page 23 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
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27Getting StartedFigure 3-1 Connecting the AC AdapterPower SourcesYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter.CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERSThe AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your notebook and charging the batteries. Connecting the AC Adapter1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jackof your LifeBook notebook.2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC electrical outlet. (Figure 3-1)Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter1. Plug the DC output cable into the DC power jackon your notebook.2. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the cigarette lighter of an automobile with the ignition key inthe On or Accessories position.OR3. Plug the Auto/Airline adapter into the DC power jack on an airplane seat.Switching from AC Adapter Power or theAuto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power1. Be sure that you have at least one chargedbattery installed.2. Remove the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter.DC PowerDC Output CableAC AdapterAC CableJackThe Lithium ion battery is not charged upon purchase. Initially, you will need to connect either the AC adapter or the Auto/Airline adapter to use your notebook.E Series.book Page 27 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
28LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 3-2 Opening the Display PanelDisplay PanelYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active-matrix technology. OPENING THE DISPLAY PANEL1. Press the Display Panel latch. This releases the locking mechanism and raises the display slightly.2. Lift the display backwards, being careful not to touch the screen, until it is at a comfortableviewing angle. (Figure 3-2)ADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESSOnce you have turned on your LifeBook notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are two ways to adjust the brightness, by using the keyboard or the power management utility. Using the KeyboardAdjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the setting only temporarily. ■[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower thebrightness of your display.■[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase thebrightness of the display. CLOSING THE DISPLAY PANEL1. Holding the edge of your display panel, pull it forward until it is flush with the body of your Life-Book notebook. 2. Push down until you hear a click. This willengage the locking mechanism and preventyour display panel from opening unexpectedly.Display Panel Latch■When using AC power your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. When using battery power your brightness setting is set to approximately mid-level by default.■The higher the brightness level, the more power the notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will dis-charge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible.E Series.book Page 28 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
29Getting StartedStarting Your LifeBook NotebookPOWER ONPower/Suspend/Resume ButtonThe Power/Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your LifeBook notebook. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location)To turn on your LifeBook notebook from its off state, press the Power/Suspend/Resume button, located above the keyboard. When you are done working you can either leave your LifeBook notebook in Suspend mode, (See Suspend Mode on page 32 for more information), or you can turn it off (See Power Off on page 33 for more information). When you power on your LifeBook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your LifeBook notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 64 for more information) Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.BOOT SEQUENCEThe procedure for starting up your notebook is called the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your LifeBook notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). If the sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.The boot sequence is executed when:■You turn on the power to your LifeBook notebook.■You restart your notebook from the WindowsShut Down dialog box.■The software initiates a system restart. Example:When you install a new application.■You reset the system by pressing [CTRL+ALT+DEL]. BIOS SETUP UTILITYThe BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your LifeBook notebook. Your BIOS is set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.The BIOS Setup Utility configures:■Device control feature parameters, such as changingI/O addresses and boot devices.■System Data Security feature parameters, such as passwords.Entering the BIOS Setup UtilityTo enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook.2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed.3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings.BIOS GuideA guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at us.fujitsu.com/computers. Once there, select Support, then select Notebooks under User’s Guides. Select Life-Book BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your LifeBook series. If you are unsure of your notebook’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.When you turn on your LifeBook notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one battery is installed and charged, or that the AC or Auto/Airline adapter is connected and has power.Do not carry your LifeBook notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook.Never turn off your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your LifeBook notebook on the next time. (See Power On Self Test Messages on page 64 for more information)E Series.book Page 29 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
30LifeBook E8000 NotebookBOOTING THE SYSTEM We strongly recommend that you do not attach any external devices and do not put a DVD/CD in any drive until you have gone through the initial power on sequence.When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.Designed to accommodate the needs of users in many different countries, Windows needs to be configured the first time you use it. Windows has three parts: ■Getting Started: You have the opportunity to enter custom information for your configuration file and setup your modem so that your LifeBook notebook will be prepared to dial out. ■Registration: Easy online registration for Windowswith Microsoft, and for your LifeBook notebook with Fujitsu. ■Windows License Agreement and Final Settings:You have the opportunity to review the Windows.Getting StartedRead 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 note-book. For the modem settings, enter your current location information where you will be using your LifeBook notebook. If you are not connected to a phone line and plan to register at a later time, you may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the condition of use page.Once you have set up your notebook to dial out, Windows will make a free telephone call which will test these settings. If the call is unsuccessful, you will be returned to the phone settings page where you may try to fix them. If you are unable to fix the settings please contact Fujitsu Service and Support. (See Fujitsu Contact Information on page 1 for more information) If you would simply like to move on, and register at a later time, you may click the Skip button, and you will go directly to the Condition of Use page.RegistrationIf your connection is successful, you will go to theRegistration Confirmation page. On this page simply enter the requested information, and then check thebox at the bottom to register your copy of Windows with Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button to continue.You will then go through the Fujitsu registration process. Follow the instructions on the screens, and enter all of the necessary information. Be as specific as possible so that if you need help the service and support team will be able to serve you better.Final SettingsThe 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.WINDOWS PRODUCT ACTIVATION (WINDOWS XP ONLY)If your system has Windows XP as an operating system, it has already been pre-installed and pre-activated when you receive the system.In the event you need to re-install Windows XP (e.g., after making significant configuration changes), it may be necessary to reactivate the operating system. To do so, use the following information. ■After re-installing Windows XP, you have thirty days to activate it. Product activation ensures that you are the authorized owner of the Windows XP operating sys-tem.■Until you activate the product, you will be prompted whenever you turn on the system that activation is required. Follow the on-screen directions to activate your operating system. The product only needs to be If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear.Make sure you have connected a phone line to your modem before you use E-Registration.If you do not register at this time you can do it later simply by double-clicking on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and following the instructions.If you reject the terms of the license agreement you will be asked to review the license agreement for information on returning to Windows or to shut down your LifeBook notebook.E Series.book Page 30 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
31Getting Startedactivated once, unless significant hardware changes are made to your system.■Note that Product Activation and Registration are not the same thing. Registration is optional, whereas Prod-uct Activation is a required procedure.REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKHow do I register?To register, visit our Web site at: us.fujitsu.com/computersINSTALLING CLICK ME! The first time you boot up your system, you will see an icon called Click Me! in the Start menu. When you click the Click Me! icon, your system will automatically build the icon tray in the bottom right of the screen. These icons provide links to utilities that you will frequently access. Click Me! will install additional system utilities to maxi-mize the performance of your system.E Series.book Page 31 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
32LifeBook E8000 NotebookPower ManagementYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. However, others depend on the parameters you set to best suit your oper-ating conditions, such as those for the display bright-ness. Internal power management for your notebook may be controlled from settings made in your operating system, pre-bundled power management application, or from settings made in BIOS setup utility.Besides the options available for conserving battery power, there are also some things that you can do to prevent your battery from running down as quickly.For example, you can create an appropriate power saving profile, put your notebook into Suspend mode when itis 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 betweenperformance and power savings.POWER/SUSPEND/RESUME BUTTONWhen your LifeBook notebook is active, the Power/Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually put your notebook into Suspend mode. Push the Power/Suspend/Resume button when your notebook is active, but not actively accessing anything, and immediately release the button. You will hear two short beeps and your system will enter Suspend mode. (See figure 2-3 on page 6 for location)If your LifeBook is suspended, pushing the Power/Suspend/Resume button returns your notebook to active operation. You can tell whether the system is Suspended by looking at the Power indicator. (See figure 2-3 on page 6) If the indicator is visible and not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If the indicator is visible and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend mode. If the indicator is not visible, the power is off or your notebook is in Hibernation mode. (See Hibernation Feature)SUSPEND MODESuspend or Standby mode in Windows saves the contents of your LifeBook notebook’s system memory during periods of inactivity by maintaining power to critical parts. This mode will turn off the CPU, the display, the hard drive, and all of the other internal components except those necessary to maintain system memory and allow for restarting. Your notebook can be put in Suspend mode by:■Pressing the Power/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 BatteryWarning condition.Your notebook’s system memory typically stores the file on which you are working, open application informa-tion, and any other data required to support operations in progress. When you resume operation from Suspend mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. You must use the Power/Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your notebook will not resume.■If you are running your LifeBook note-book on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Suspend mode, though not as fast as when fully opera-tional. ■Disabling the Power/Suspend/Resume button prevents it from being used to put your LifeBook notebook in Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode. The resume function of the button can-not be disabled.■The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode should not be used with cer-tain PC Cards. Check your PC Card doc-umentation for more information. When PC Cards or external devices are in use, Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode cannot return to the exact state prior to suspen-sion, because all of the peripheral devices will be re-initialized when the system restarts.■If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode, changes to open files are not lost. The files are left open and memory is kept active during Suspend mode or the memory is transferred to the internal hard drive during Hiberna-tion mode.The main advantage of using the Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) function is that power is not required to maintain your data. This is particularly important if you will be leaving your LifeBook notebook 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.E Series.book Page 32 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
33Getting StartedHIBERNATION (SAVE-TO-DISK) FEATUREThe Hibernation feature saves the contents of yourLifeBook notebook’s system memory to the hard drive as a part of the Suspend/Resume mode. You can enable or disable this feature. Enable or Disable the Hibernation FeatureThe default settings is not enabled. To enable or disable the Hibernation feature follow these easy steps:1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.2. From the Control Panel select Power Options.3. Select the Hibernation tab. Select the box to enable or disable this feature.Using the Hibernation Feature1. From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel.2. From the Control Panel select Power Options.3. Select the Advanced tab. Select Hibernate from the pull down menu for Power buttons.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 Power/Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)HARD DISK TIMEOUTThe 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 Power/Suspend/Resume button and can be enabled and disabled in Windows and BIOS setup utility. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)WINDOWS POWER MANAGEMENT Power ManagementThe Power Management icon located in the Windows Control Panel allows you to configure some power management settings. For example, you can use Power Management to set the timeout values for turning off the display and hard disks whether you are running the notebook on battery power or one of the adapters. The settings may also be changed in the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information)RESTARTING THE SYSTEMIf your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure. 1. Click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.2. Select the Restart option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.3. Click OK to restart your notebook. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot.POWER OFFBefore turning off the power, check that the Hard Drive, optical drive, PC Card, and Floppy Disk indicators are all Off. (See figure 2-3 on page 6). If you power-off while accessing a disk or PC Card there is a risk of data loss. To ensure that the notebook shuts down without error, use the Windows shutdown procedure.Using the correct procedure to shut down from Windows allows your notebook 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 or Turn Off Computer.2. Select the Shut Down option from within the Windows Shut Down dialog box.3. Click OK to shut down your notebook.If you are going to store your notebook for a month or more see Care and Maintenance Section. Turning off your notebook without exiting Windows, or turning it on within 10 seconds of being shut off may cause an error when you start the next time. Be sure to close all files, exit all applications, and shut down your operating system prior to turning off the power. If files are open when you turn the power off, you will lose any changes that have not been saved, and may cause disk errors.E Series.book Page 33 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
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37User Installable FeaturesLithium ion BatteryYour LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards.The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:■When used at temperatures that exceeds a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C. Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the Status Indi-cator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range. (See Battery Charging Indicators on page 12 for more information)■When using a high current device such as a modem, Super-Multi DVD drive, CD-ROM drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, or the hard drive, using the AC adapter will conserve your battery life.RECHARGING THE BATTERIESIf you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery level changes.The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Suspend mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery.(See Power Management on page 32 for more information on Suspend mode and shutdown procedure)Low Battery StateWhen the battery is running low, a low battery notifica-tion message will appear. If you do not respond to the low battery message, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When this happens, your notebook will go into Suspend mode. There is no guarantee that your data will be saved once the notebook reaches this point.Do not leave a faulty battery in your LifeBook notebook. It may damage your AC adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter, another battery or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all available current into the bad battery.■Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, fea-tures, power management settings, bat-tery condition and other customer preferences. CD-ROM drive, Super-Multi DVD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive combo, 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.■Under federal, state, or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by put-ting them in the trash. Please take care of our environment and dispose of bat-teries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regard-ing recycling or disposing of old batter-ies. If you cannot find this information elsewhere, contact your support repre-sentative at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel.Using heavy current devices such as Modem or frequent DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM accesses may prevent charging completely.■Once the low battery notification mes-sage appears, you need to save all your active data and put your LifeBook note-book into Suspend mode until you can provide a new power source. You should provide a charged battery, an AC power adapter, or Auto/Airline adapter as soon as possible.■ When you are in Suspend mode there must always be at least one power source active. If you remove all power sources while your LifeBook notebook is in Suspend mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost.E Series.book Page 37 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
38LifeBook E8000 NotebookDead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi-cator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your notebook 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 Power/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 notebook while an adapter is charging the battery.Shorted BatteriesThe 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 2-9 on page 11) If this display shows a Shorted Battery, it means the battery is damaged and must be replaced so it does not damage other parts of your LifeBook notebook.REPLACING THE BATTERY With the purchase of an additional battery, you can have a fully charged spare to swap with one that is not charged. There are two ways to swap batteries, cold-swapping and hot-swapping:Cold-swapping BatteriesTo cold-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)1. Have a charged battery ready to install.2. Shut down your notebook and disconnect the AC adapter.3. Unlock the battery bay release latch by pushing the latch release away from the battery pack and sliding the battery bay release latch towards the latch release (Figure 4-1).4. Continue to press the latch release button away from the battery pack, and lift the battery out of the bay by inserting a thumbnail under the edge of the battery at the lift slot.5. Slide a new battery into the bay.6. Slide the battery bay release latch back to its original position to lock the battery into place.8. Plug in the AC adapter and turn the power on. Hot-swapping BatteriesTo hot-swap batteries in your battery bay follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-1)1. Plug an AC Adapter into the system and connect it to a power outlet.Figure 4-1. Removing a Battery2. Follow steps 3 through 5 in “Cold Swapping Batteries”. Be sure to plug in an AC Adapter prior to removing the battery. There is no bridge battery present to support the system while the battery is being replaced. If you do not use an AC Adapter you will lose any unsaved files.If the Lithium ion battery connector is not fully seated, you may not be able to use your notebook or charge your battery.Latch ReleaseBattery Bay Battery PackRelease LatchLift SlotE Series.book Page 38 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
39User Installable FeaturesFigure 4-2. Optical DriveOptical DriveThere is a variety of media available to use with your system, depending upon the system configuration you have selected. Super-Multi DVD drives, DVD/CD-RW Combo drives, and CD-ROM drives are collectively known as “optical drives”.A CD-R or DVD-R disc can only be written to once; CD-RW or DVD-RW discs can be written to over and over. CD-R and CD-RW discs hold up to 700MB of data. DVD-R and DVD-RW discs hold up to 4.7 GB of data. Depending upon the configuration of your LifeBook notebook, you may have one of the following drives:■Super-Multi DVD: The Super-Multi DVD drive com-bines seven recordable formats in a single drive (DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM, CD-R, and CD-RW), making it the most versatile drive to date.■DVD/CD-RW combo: A DVD/CD-RW combo drive allows you to access movie, software, data, or audio DVD/CDs, and to write data onto recordable CD-R and CD-RW discs.■CD-ROM: A CD-ROM drive allows you to access soft-ware, data, or audio CDs.MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWARESuper-Multi DVD model only: With the Super-Multi DVD drive and media player software you can play DVD movies and music CDs on your LifeBook notebook. The media player includes controls which allow you to take full advantage of the features of a DVD movie, as well as standard features such as fast forward, fast reverse, pause, etc. With this drive you can also burn onto recordable DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, or CD-R/RW discs. DVD/CD-RW Combo model only: With the combo drive, you can play DVD movies, read audio CDs, and write data onto recordable CD-R or CD-RW discs.CD-ROM model only: With the CD-ROM drive, you can read software, audio, or data CD discs.LOADING MEDIA ON YOUR DRIVETo load a disc into your optical drive:1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the optical drive to open the holder tray. The tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until a media disc can easily be placed in the tray.Media Holder TrayMedia Eject ButtonInstall your media player software before first using the DVD, DVD/CD-RW, or CD-ROM media drives. Refer to the applicable readme file on the Driver Applications CD-ROM.■Do not operate your optical drive unless your LifeBook notebook is sitting on a flat surface. Using a drive when the system is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation.■Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will substantially reduce your battery life if no other power source is attached.There may be a protective sheet in the tray from when it was shipped; please make sure it is removed before operating the drive.E Series.book Page 39 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
40LifeBook E8000 Notebook3. Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the raised circle in the center of the tray.4. Gently push the holder tray back in until youhear a click. (Figure 4-3)Figure 4-3. Loading/Ejecting MediaREMOVING MEDIA1. Push and release the eject button on the front ofthe optical drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook notebook a short distance.2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray.3. Carefully remove the media disc from the holder tray.4. Gently push the holder tray back in until youhear a click.USING THE MEDIA PLAYER SOFTWAREStarting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only)1. Insert the DVD movie into the optical drive of your notebook. If the CD AutoRun feature activates, skip Step 2. 2. The first time you insert a movie into the DVD/CD-RW tray, you will be prompted to select what you want the system to do when discs are inserted (e.g., start automatically or wait for a prompt). Until you make a selection, you will receive the same prompt whenever you insert a disc. 3. Click OK to close the About DVD Player Performance dialog box and the movie will begin.Opening the Media Player Control PanelWith most DVD-ROMs, you have the option of altering how the movie should play and what you wish to view. You can do this by using the media player control panel and the mouse.1. Right-click on the movie screen to open a dropdown menu for options.2. Select View, then Player for all the controls available. This will open the control panel into the bottom of the screen.Using the Media Player Control PanelThe media player software allows you to watch the movie much like a VCR player. You can pause, rewind, fast-forward and stop the movie at any point.1. To Pause the movie, click the on-screen button.2. To Rewind the movie, click the  button to rewind to a specific portion of the movie, or the  button to return to the opening screen.■You should periodically check the Fujitsu web site at us.fujitsu.com/computers for current updated drivers.■All LifeBook DVD players are set to play DVD titles with region code number 1 which is specified for the North American market. The region number is a regional restriction code defined by the DVD Forum acting on Hollywood requirements. Different region codes are recorded on video DVD titles for publication in different areas of the world. If the regional code of the DVD player does not match the regional codes on the titles, then play-back is impossible.■You can change the region code on the DVD player using the Properties menu of the DVD software. Note, however, that you can only change the region code up to four times. After the fourth change, the last region code entered becomes perma-nent, and cannot be changed.If you have disabled the Auto Insert Notification Function, you will have to start the drive from your desktop, since your LifeBook notebook will not automatically recognize that media has been loaded.(a) (b)(c) (d)Depending upon its configuration, your system may not have the media player software pre-installed. If it is not installed, reference the documentation that accompanies the media application.E Series.book Page 40 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
41User Installable Features3. To Fast-forward the movie, click the  button to forward to a specific portion of the movie, or the button to jump to the ending credits.4. To Stop the movie, click the  button.Exiting the Media Player1. Click the U located in the upper right corner of the title bar. This will open a media player dialog box.2. Click Yes to stop and exit the movie, or No to close the media player dialog box and return to the movie.USING DOLBY™ HEADPHONEThe Dolby Headphone utility lets you enjoy multi-channel sound sources with realistic surround sound using your conventional stereo headphones.Dolby Headphone is a signal processing system that enables your stereo headphones to realistically portray the sound of a five-speaker playback system.To use the Dolby Headphone feature, perform the following steps:1. Insert the disc in the media player tray. When you do so, WinDVD will start automatically.2. Click on the Fujitsu logo on the WinDVD control panel. If the disc supports Dolby Surround 5.1, a drop down menu appears. 3. Verify that Dolby headphones is checked on the menu. If you do not want it active, select Disable.USING MEDIA PLAYER ON BATTERY POWERSince optical drives consume a lot of power, your overall battery life will be significantly shorter when operating the optical drive continuously (such as watching a DVD movie) than during standard operation. Many movies run-times are longer than your LifeBook notebook can support on a single charged battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety. To Watch a Movie on Battery Power:1. Have an additional full-charged battery or your AC adapter ready for use.2. Start watching your DVD movie. 3. When the low battery warning occurs, immediately stop the movie and exit the media player. 4. Power down your LifeBook notebook and replace the discharged battery with an additional fully-charged battery. If you do not have an additional battery, you may attach AC power as soon as you see the low battery warning.5. Resume your LifeBook notebook by pressing the Suspend button again. This is not required if you attached AC power without entering suspend mode.6. Restart your media player, locate and skip to the chapter of the movie you were last watching.7. Continue watching your DVD movie.■Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.■After making changes to the Dolby Headphone feature and clicking OK, wait at least ten seconds before making another change in order to allow the system to stabilize.■Prolonged use of the optical drive, such as watching a DVD movie, will greatly reduce your notebook’s battery life.■Many movie run-times are longer than your system can support on a single battery. If you are watching a DVD movie on battery power you may need to swap in an additional, charged battery or attach AC power during the movie to view it in its entirety.■An additional fully-charged battery is highly recommended if you will be watching DVD movies on battery power. If you don’t have an additional battery, you may purchase one either online at us.fujitsu.com/computers or by calling 1-877-372-3473.If you do not stop the media player quickly and the LifeBook notebook attempts to auto-suspend (critical battery low state) the LifeBook notebook will shut down improperly. If this occurs, you will need to perform a hard reset and follow the instruction, if any, presented to you before the system will reboot.Some shorter DVD movies may not require you to swap batteries or attach AC power to complete them. However, it is best to be prepared since actual battery life while operating the optical drive cannot be guaranteed.E Series.book Page 41 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
42LifeBook E8000 NotebookFigure 4-4.Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy DiskExternal USB Floppy Disk DriveAn external USB floppy disk drive is available as an option for your LifeBook notebook. The external floppy disk drive can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks.LOADING A DISKTo load a disk into your disk drive, follow these easy steps: 1. Orient the disk so that its label is facing upwards and the shutter side is pointing towards the drive. (Figure 4-4)2. Push the disk into the drive until the Eject button pops out and you hear a click. EJECTING A DISKTo eject a disk from the disk drive, follow these easy steps:1. Check that the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicatoris inactive.2. Press the Eject button. This will push your disk partially out of the drive.3. Remove the disk.PREPARING A DISK FOR USEBefore you can use a new disk, it needs to be preparedso your LifeBook notebook knows where to store infor-mation. This preparation is called formatting or initial-izing a disk. You will need to format new disks, unless they are preformatted. (Please refer to your operating system manual for step-by-step instructions on formatting a disk) To prevent accidental erasure of the data stored on a disk, slide the “write protect” tab until a small hole is exposed. This sets the disk into a protected state where nothing can be added or removed. If you want to add or remove data on a protected disk, slide the “write protect” tab to close the small hole. (Figure 4-5)Figure 4-5. Floppy Disk Write ProtectEject ButtonYour LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive. Refer-ence the BIOS manual for further informa-tion on changing the default boot drive. The BIOS manual can be found on the Fujitsu Computer Systems web site: us.fujitsu.com/computers, under Support.When there is no disk in the drive, the Eject button is flush with your notebook.If you eject the disk while the Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator is active, there is a risk of damaging the data on the disk, the disk itself or even the disk drive.Formatting a floppy disk that already con-tains data will erase all of the information on the disk.Write ProtectedWrite EnabledE Series.book Page 42 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM
43User Installable FeaturesFigure 4-6. Installing/Removing PC CardsPC CardsYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports two Type I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards:■4-in-1 media card adapter■Compact Flash media card adapter■Fax/data modem cards■Local area network (LAN) cards■IDE solid-state disk cards■SCSI cards■Smart Card holder■Other PC Cards that conform to PCMCIA 2.1 or CardBus standardsFor further information, refer to the instructions supplied with your PC Card.INSTALLING PC CARDSPC Cards are installed in the PC Card slot. To install aPC Card, follow these easy steps: (Figure 4-6) 1. See your PC Card manual for specific instructions on the installation of your card. Some PC Cardsmay require your notebook to be Off whileinstalling 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 seatedin the opening. You will hear a click and the Eject button will pop away from your notebook.5. Flip the Eject button towards the rear of yournotebook to lock the PC Card. REMOVING PC CARDSTo 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 notebook to be in Suspend Mode or Off while removing them.2. Flip the Eject button towards the front of your note-book until it is fully extended, and then push it in until it is flush with the notebook. This will push the PC Card slightly out of the slot allowing you to remove the card.SMART CARD READERAn embedded Smart Card Reader is provided on your LifeBook notebook. 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 different information, and provides the user with many possible options, such as allowing them to make secure purchases, pay for phone calls, store security informa-tion, and provide personal identification and informa-tion. Eject ButtonPC Card SlotsPC Card■Installing or removing a PC Card during your LifeBook notebook’s shutdown or bootup process may damage the card and/or your notebook.■Do not insert a PC Card into a slot if there is water or any other substance on the card as you may permanently dam-age the card, your LifeBook notebook, or both. ■Be sure to orient the card properly before inserting it. Failure to do so could result in damage to the card socket.If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applica-tions and shut down your notebook. If the PC Card has an external connector and cable, do not pull the cable when removing the card.E Series.book Page 43 Wednesday, April 14, 2004 10:28 AM

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