Fujitsu C-4120 User Manual

COPYRIGHTFujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document.However, as ongoing development efforts

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Section Five86Device Drivers, Utilities and Read-me FilesThe Emergency Recovery CD also includesdevice driver files/directories and specificLifebook mod

Care and MaintenanceSection SixCaring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 88Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Do not put heavy or sharp objects on the computer. If you are carrying your notebook in a brief-case, or any other carrying case, make surethat there

SixCare and MaintenanceLifeBook C Series from FujitsuINCREASING BATTERY LIFETo increase battery life:1. Power your notebook through the AC or optional

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Specifications and GlossaryAppendicesWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92LifeBook C Series General Specifications . .

Appendices92APPENDICESSPECIFICATIONS AND GLOSSARYThese appendices provide the hardware andenvironmental specifications for LifeBook CSeries notebooks.

AppendicesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu93Adobe Acrobat Reader.McAfee VirusScan by Network Associates, Inc.PMSet 98.PC Doctor.Netscape Communicator.In

Appendices94PowerBatteriesOne Lithium ion battery, Rechargeable, 10.8V,3600mAh.Bridge BatteryYour C Series notebook comes equipped witha bridge batter

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu95GLOSSARYAC AdapterA device which converts the AC voltage from awall outlet to the DC voltage neede

LifeBook C Series from FujitsuPreface

Appendices96ConfigurationThe combination of hardware and software thatmakes up your system and how it is allocatedfor use.CRTCathode Ray Tube. A displa

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu97Extended MemoryAll memory more than the 640KB recognizedby MS-DOS as system memory.FCCFederal Comm

MPU-401A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.NTSCNational TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and receptionfor the USA.Oper

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu99PixelThe smallest element of a display, a dot of coloron your display screen. The more pixels pera

VRAMVideo Random Access Memory. A memorydedicated to video display data and control.Write ProtectPrevent alteration of the binary state of all bitsin

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Index102AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 94-95AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Access Indicato

IndexLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu103Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 13DMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index104LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 97LifeBook Application Panel . . . . . 5-7, 33-34LCD . . . . . .

IndexLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu105RJ-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 53, 93ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PrefaceviPREFACEThe LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu PCCorporation is a powerful notebook computer.It is powered by an Intel®Pentium® II orCeleron™ micr

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PrefaceLifeBook C Series from FujitsuLifeBook C Series from FujitsuviiFigure P-1 LifeBook C Series with Samples of Fujitsu and Third Party Options and

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Setting Up Your LifeBook C SeriesSection OneUnpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Overview of LifeBook C Series Features

Section One2Section OneSETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES FROM FUJITSUThis section describes how to set up yourLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu. We stron

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu3OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK C SERIES FEATURESThe LifeBook C Series is a compact, yet power

Section One4 LapLink Professional for file transfers.(Cable not provided.) Microsoft Works for business applicationsincluding word processing, spreadsh

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu5Figure 1-3 LifeBook C Series with Display OpenDisplay PanelStatus Indicator PanelKe

CAUTIONChanges or modifications not expresslyapproved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could voidthis user’s authority to operate the equipment.Shielded inter

Section One6TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTSDisplay Panel LatchThis latch locks and releases the display panel.When the display panel is released it pops upsl

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu7second application of your choice when thepanel is set as an application launcher,

Section One8PC Card SlotsThe PC Card Slots allow you to install twoType II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.(See pages 50–52 for more information on P

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu9REAR PANEL COMPONENTSPS/2 PortThe port allows you to connect an externalPS/2 keyboa

Section One10BOTTOM COMPONENTSMain Unit and Configuration LabelThis label shows the model number and otherinformation about your notebook. In additiont

Starting Your LifeBook C Series from FujitsuSection TwoPower Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Display Panel . . . . . .

Section Two12SECTION TWOSTARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIESFROM FUJITSUThis section describes the initial power on andsetup of your notebook. It provides

TwoStarting Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu13DISPLAY PANELOpening the Display PanelLifting the latch releases the top of the disp

Section Two14When powered On, your notebook carries out aPower On Self Test (POST) to check the inter-nal parts and configuration. If a fault is found

TwoStarting Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu15Once you have setup your LifeBook to dial out,Windows 98 SE will make a free telepho

This equipment includes automatic dialing capability.When programming and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: Remain on the line and briefly exp

How do I register?By modem, fax, mail, telephone, or on the web.With Windows 98 SE, it is a part of the Windows98 SE Welcome process. If you do not re

TwoStarting Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu17LEARNING ABOUT YOUROPERATING SYSTEM ANDAPPLICATION SOFTWARETutorialsAll operating sy

Section Two18If you are going to store your notebook for amonth or more, take the following precautions:1. After shutting down from Windows turn offyo

Using Your LifeBook C Series from FujitsuSection ThreeStatus Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Battery . . . . . . . . .

SECTION THREEUSING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIESFROM FUJITSUThis section describes the indicators, buttons,connections, operating modes, and software ofyour

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu21cold to charge. (Figure 3-1.) The BatteryCharging indicators operate whether thenoteb

Section Three22POINTYou can disable the DVD/CD automaticinsertion function if you wish.DVD/CD-ROM Drive Access IndicatorThe DVD/CD-ROM Access indicato

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu23Floppy Disk Drive Access IndicatorThe Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator tellsyou a fl

CAUTIONUnder federal, state or local law itmay be illegal to dispose of batteries byputting them in the trash. Please takecare of our environment and

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu25CAUTIONUsing heavy current devices such as LANcards or frequent DVD/CD-ROM accessesma

Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienL’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifiel’équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie

Section Three26Once your notebook goes into Critical LowBattery Suspend mode, you will be unable toresume operation until you provide a source ofpower

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu27around on the screen – up, down, left andright. A light pressure with the tip of your

Section Three28POINTThe interval between presses for doubleclicking, and other parameters of pointingand selecting, can be adjusted with theselections

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu29POINTWhen an external numeric keypad isconnected to the notebook the NumLkmode enable

Section Three30Each setting source puts an upper limit on thevolume which can be set by the other sources. Forexample if the hardware volume control i

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu31Loading a Floppy DiskInsert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive –shutter side first

Section Three32Care of Floppy Disk Drive and Disks Avoid storing the floppy disk drive anddisks in extremely hot and cold locations,or in locations sub

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu33 If there was a protective sheet in the traywhen it was shipped, make sure ithas been

Section Three34Application Panel. The LifeBook ApplicationPanel is located in your start menu. It includes:Application Panel Setup, LifeBook Applicati

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu35CAUTIONThe internal modem is not intended foruse with Digital PBX systems. Do notconn

UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace onlywith the same type and rating fus

POINTDisabling the Suspend/Resume functionprevents it from being used to put yournotebook in Standby or Save-to-Diskmode. The resume function of the b

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu37Standby ModeStandby mode, in Windows 98 SE, saves thecontents of your notebook’s syst

POINTWhen PC Cards or external devices are in use, Save-to-Disk mode cannot returnto the exact state prior to suspension,because all of the peripheral

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu39POINTIf you are using CD Player, your notebookwill not go into Suspend or Save-to-Dis

Section Three40POINTWindows 98 SE has its own integratedpower management features that includethe functionality of those listed above.(Idle and Standb

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu41CAUTIONMake sure you memorize your passwords,both hardware and software. If you for-g

Section Three42POINTYour LIfeBook C Series does not supportCPU Clock control. This option is notselectable in the Power Control tab ofPMSet 98.DVD Pla

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu43POINTWhen error messages occur seeSection Five, pages 80-82, for help in understandin

Section Three44Entering the Setup UtilityYou can enter the setup utility whenever youturn on or reset the system. To do this:1. Allow the system to st

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook C SeriesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu45PHDISK allows you to perform five differentfunctions related to the Save-to-Disk space

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Section Three46To remove all space allocation for the Save-to-Disk function, do the following:1. Click on Start.2. Click on Shut Down.3. From the Shut

User Installable FeaturesSection FourLithium ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section Four48SECTION FOURUSER INSTALLABLE FEATURESYour LifeBook C Series has a number of userinstallable features: A Battery bay on the underside of

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu49Replacing the BatteryThe battery is installed in the battery bay on theunderside of your

Section Four50 Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlightor excessive heat. Keep the cards dry. Do not flex or bend the cards, and do notplace heavy o

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu51CAUTIONDo not insert a PC Card into a slot if thereis water or any other substance on the

Section Four525. If the device cannot be removed message appears, save all files, close all applications, exit Windows 98 SE and then shutoff the power

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu53POINTPlugging in headphones disables thebuilt-in stereo speakers.STEREO LINE IN DEVICEMak

Section Four54CAUTIONNever remove screws except the onesspecifically shown in the directions forinstalling and removing the memoryupgrade module.To Ins

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu55CAUTIONThe memory upgrade module can beseverely damaged by electro-staticdischarge (ESD).

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Section Four56To Replace the original system memory: Follow steps 1 to 6 above, then do the following:7. At the right of the plastic sheeting is a sma

User Installable FeaturesLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu57Example: A system with 32MB of memory will display 640K System Memory, 31MBExtended Memory.Wh

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TroubleshootingSection FiveIdentifying the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . 60Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Section Five60SECTION FIVETROUBLESHOOTINGThe LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field.However, you may encount

FiveT r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu61 PIN (Personal Identification Number) on thecard located in the service and support folder. Condit

Section Five62Audio ProblemsThere is no sound coming from 1. The volume knob is turned too low. 1. Adjust the volume control knob on the rightthe bui

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu63Notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-ROM 5. Setup utility is set to something other than 5. Revise BI

Section Five64Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFloppy Disk Drive ProblemsYou cannot access your floppy disk. 1. You tried to write to a write pr

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu65Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFiveYou can not access your hard drive (continued). 2. The wr

T able of ContentsiiPREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vSECTION ONESETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES FROM FUJITSUUnpacking.

Section Five66Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionYou have connected an external keyboard or a 1. Your operating system software is not setup 1.

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu67Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFiveParallel, Serial, and USB Device ProblemsYou have install

Section Five68Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionPC Card ProblemsA card inserted in the PC Card slot 1. The card is not properly installed. 1. R

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu69Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFivePower FailuresYou turn on your notebook and 1. The insta

Section Five70Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionYou turn on your notebook and nothing 3. The battery is installed but is 3. When the battery i

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu71Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFiveYou turn on your notebook and nothing 5. There is no bat

Section Five72Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionYou turn on your notebook and nothing 8. The internal battery is completely discharged 8.When t

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu73Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFiveYour notebook turns off all by itself (continued). 3. You

Section Five74Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionThe battery seems to discharge too quickly. 1. You are running an application which uses 1. Use

FiveT r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu75Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionShutdown and Startup ProblemsThe Power button does not wo

T able of ContentsLifeBook C Series from FujitsuiiiSECTION FIVETROUBLESHOOTINGIdentifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Specific Pr

Section Five76Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionAn error message is displayed on the screen 1. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected 1. See th

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu77Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionFiveThe built-in display is blank when you 3. The angle of th

Section Five78Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionThe Built-in Display does not close. 1. A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck 1. Rem

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu79You have connected an external monitor 3. Your operating system software is not setup 3 Check your

Section Five80POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGESThe following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or youroperating syste

T r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu81Five*Monitor type does not match CMOS – RunSETUP Monitor type not correctly identified inSetup. This e

Section Five82*Real time clock error Real-time clock failsBIOS test. May require board repair. Contactyour support representative.*Shadow RAM Failed a

FiveT r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu83EMERGENCY CD-ROM TRAY RELEASEIf for some reason the eject button fails, youcan open the CD-ROM tr

CAUTIONUser data and user installed softwareCAN NOT be recovered from theEmergency Recovery CD.Section Five84tents as they were originally shipped fro

FiveT r oubleshootingLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu85To Run the Emergency Recovery ProgramTo use this portion of the CD-ROM, your notebook must BOOT (