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Fujitsu LifeBook B Series User’s Guide LifeBook B Series Model: B3020/B3020D Document Date: 04/26/2004 Document Part Number: B6FH-1921-01EN-00

3PrefacePrefaceABOUT THIS GUIDEThe LifeBook® B Series notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems is a powerful mini-notebook computer. It is powered by an

93WIreless LAN User’s Guide Configuration of the WLAN DeviceThe WLAN Device can be configured to establish wire-less network connectivity using one of

94LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixAccess Point (Infrastructure) Networks: The SSID must be identical to the SSID of the access point(s) and the c

95WIreless LAN User’s Guide 7. From the General page, click the Networks tab. 8. Click the [Add] button. The General Settings dialog displays. 9. Ente

96LifeBook B Series Notebook - Appendixdifferent wireless networks, SSID's can be entered in the SSID2 and SSID3 fields as well.9. Click the Secu

97WIreless LAN User’s Guide CONNECTION TO THE NETWORKThis section explains connection to the network.If there is an administrator of the network, cont

98LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixThe folder and printer for which the sharing function has been set will be usable from any personal computer pr

99WIreless LAN User’s Guide 3. Click the [Sharing] tab.4. Click [Share this printer].5. Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name].6. Click the [O

100LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixTroubleshootingCauses and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are des

101WIreless LAN User’s Guide Wireless LAN GlossaryAd Hoc ModeAd Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity

102LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixShared key authentication802.11 network authentication method in which the AP sends the client device a challe

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103WIreless LAN User’s Guide IP address informationIf IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows:If you have an access point (DHCP server) on th

104LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixSpecifications* “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees t

105IndexIndexAACadapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27, 79indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

106LifeBook B SeriesFFDU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Floppy Diskcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

107IndexPParallel Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48, 82problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

108LifeBook B SeriesWWFM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Windowsend user license agreement . . . . .

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7Getting to Know Your LifeBook Figure 2-1. Fujitsu LifeBook B Series notebookOverviewThis section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook B

8LifeBook B Series – Section TwoFigure 2-5. LifeBook notebook with display openLocating the Controlsand ConnectorsTOP AND FRONT COMPONENTSThe followin

9Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-6. LifeBook notebook left-side panelLEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTSFollowing is a brief description of your LifeBook

10LifeBook B Series – Section TwoFigure 2-7. LifeBook notebook right-side panelRIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTSFollowing is a brief description of your Li

11Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-8. LifeBook notebook bottom panelBOTTOM COMPONENTSFollowing is a brief description of your LifeBook note-book’

12LifeBook B Series – Section TwoFigure 2-9. LifeBook notebook rear panelREAR PANEL COMPONENTSFollowing is a brief description of your LifeBook note-

CopyrightCopyrightFujitsu Computer Systems Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ong

13Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-10. Status Indicator PanelStatus Indicator PanelThe Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a s

14LifeBook B Series – Section TwoBATTERY CHARGING INDICATORLocated to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. This symbol sta

15Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-12. KeyboardKeyboardUSING THE KEYBOARDYour LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-key keyboard. The keys perfor

16LifeBook B Series – Section Two [Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Quick Point feature on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] comb

17Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-13. Touchpad pointing deviceTouchpad Pointing DeviceThe Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBoo

18LifeBook B Series – Section Twothe pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the Touchpad, and

19Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-20. Dragging on the Touch ScreenRight-clickingIt is possible for you to perform right-click functions with th

20LifeBook B Series – Section TwoVolume ControlYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CONTROLLING

21Getting to Know Your LifeBookFigure 2-21. LifeBook Security/Application Panel LifeBook Security/Application PanelA unique feature of your LifeBook

22LifeBook B Series – Section TwoSetting Supervisor PasswordYou must have set a supervisor password before setting any user passwords. The supervisor

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23Getting to Know Your LifeBookcase, if passwords (supervisor, user, or both) are set, the passwords must first be cleared before removing the applica

24LifeBook B Series – Section TwoTo change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to r

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27Getting StartedFigure 3-1. Connecting the AC AdapterPower SourcesYour LifeBook notebook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion batt

28LifeBook B Series – Section ThreeFigure 3-2. Opening the Display PanelDisplay PanelYour LifeBook notebook contains a display panel that is backlit f

29Getting StartedStarting Your LifeBook NotebookPOWER ONSuspend/Resume On buttonThe Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook notebook fr

30LifeBook B Series – Section ThreeBIOS GuideA guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at htt

31Getting StartedREGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK NOTEBOOKWhat are the benefits of registering?You will receive an identification label for your LifeBook not

32LifeBook B Series – Section ThreePower ManagementYour LifeBook notebook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these fe

Table of ContentsFujitsu LifeBook B Series NotebookTable of Contents1PREFACEPrefaceAbout This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

33Getting Startedoperation(s) in progress. When you resume operation from Standby mode, your notebook will return to the point where it left off. To r

34LifeBook B Series – Section Three3. Click OK. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot.POWER OFFBefore turning off the power by choosing Shut Do

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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

38LifeBook B Series – Section FourDead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi-cator just like the normal Standby mode. Once your notebook goes

39User Installable FeaturesFigure 4-3. Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy DiskExternal Floppy Disk Drive**Optional deviceCONNECTING AN OPTIONALEXTERNAL F

40LifeBook B Series – Section FourFigure 4-5. Floppy Disk Write ProtectFormatting a floppy disk that already contains data will erase all of the infor

41User Installable FeaturesFigure 4-6. Installing/Removing PC CardsPC CardsYour LifeBook notebook supports Type I and Type II PC Cards, which can perf

42LifeBook B Series – Section FourFigure 4-7. Compact Flash Card SlotCompact Flash CardsYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact Flash (CF) car

LifeBook B SeriesStarting Your LifeBook NotebookPower On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . .

43User Installable FeaturesREMOVING COMPACT FLASH CARDSTo remove a Compact Flash Card, follow these easy steps:1. See your Compact Flash Card manual f

44LifeBook B Series – Section FourMemory Upgrade ModuleYour notebook has been configured with 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB of high speed Synchronous Dynami

45User Installable Features10. Replace the cover.11. Replace the screw.CHECKING THE COMPUTER RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMORY CAPACITYOnce you have changed t

46LifeBook B Series – Section FourFigure 4-14. Port Replicator rear panel (LAN model shown)Port ReplicatorAn optional Port Replicator is available fro

47User Installable FeaturesFigure 4-15. Port Replicator front panelFRONT PANEL COMPONENTSFollowing is a brief description of the optional Port Replica

48LifeBook B Series – Section FourDevice PortsYour LifeBook notebook and the optional Port Repli-cator come equipped with multiple ports to which you

49User Installable FeaturesDOCKING PORTThe docking port is used for the connection of your LifeBook notebook to an optional port replicator. In order

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Table of Contents7SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSSpecificationsConfiguration Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Microprocessor. . . . . . . . .

53TroubleshootingTroubleshootingYour LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or

54LifeBook B Series – Section FiveTROUBLESHOOTING TABLEProblem PageAudio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54Docking P

55TroubleshootingHard Drive ProblemsYou cannot access your hard drive.The setup utility is incorrectly set for your internal (Primary Master) or optio

56LifeBook B Series – Section FiveModem ProblemsMessages about modem operation.Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem applica

57TroubleshootingPower FailuresYou turn on your LifeBook notebook and nothing seems to happen.The installed battery is completely discharged or there

58LifeBook B Series – Section FiveYour notebook will not work on battery alone.(continued)Your installed battery is faulty. Verify the condition of th

59TroubleshootingYour system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed.The system may be password-protected.Ch

60LifeBook B Series – Section FiveThe display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.(continued)The power management time-outs may be set f

61TroubleshootingPOWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGESThe following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating s

62LifeBook B Series – Section Five*Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the

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63TroubleshootingRestoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareThe Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) CD contains: Sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utili

64LifeBook B Series – Section Fiveimage will overwrite all information on the hard drive, including saved files. 2. After you click [Y]es. You will be

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67Care and MaintenanceCare and MaintenanceIf you use your LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provid

68LifeBook B Series – Section Sixtogether, it is not easy for the user to see when liquids have fallen onto the circuitry below the keys. Attempting t

69Care and Maintenancecloth and let it dry at room temperature. DO NOT use a hair dryer or heater to dry CDs. If a CD is dirty, use only a CD cleaner

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73SpecificationsSpecificationsThis section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook B Series note-book. Specif

74LifeBook B Series – Section SevenTHEFT PREVENTION LOCK SLOTLock slot for use with physical restraining security systems. The locking system by Kensi

75SpecificationsPower 6-cell Lithium ion battery pack Battery Charger Auto/Airline Adapter AC AdapterStorage External CD-ROM drivePC Cards SmartCard h

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778GlossaryB Series.book Page 77 Friday, April 23, 2004 11:41 AM

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79GlossaryGlossaryAC AdapterA device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook.ACPIAdv

80LifeBook B Series – Section EightDefault ValueA pre programmed value to be used if you fail to set your own.DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

81GlossaryIEEE 1394Industry standard that allows you to connect between your notebook and a peripheral device such as a digital camera. Also known as

82LifeBook B Series – Section Eightsmaller MTU size to obtain successful communication, if you have difficulty transferring data due to the fact that

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83GlossarySMARTSelf-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) is an emerging technology that provides near-term failure predictions for ha

84LifeBook B SeriesRegulatory InformationFCC NOTICESNotice to Users of Radios and TelevisionThese limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-tio

85Regulatory InformationDOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICESNotice to Users of Radios and TelevisionThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of

86LifeBook B SeriesUL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 Vdc, with a

87AppendixIntegrated WirelessLAN* User’s Guide*Optional DeviceB Series.book Page 87 Friday, April 23, 2004 11:41 AM

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89WIreless LAN User’s Guide FCC REGULATORY INFORMATIONPlease note the following regulatory information related to the wireless LAN device.Regulatory

90LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixBefore Using the Wireless LANThis manual describes the procedures required to prop-erly setup and configure the

91WIreless LAN User’s Guide Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode (See Figure A-2)Infrastructure mode refers to a wireless network archi-tecture in which

92LifeBook B Series Notebook - AppendixThe Wireless On/Off switch has no effect on non-Wire-less LAN models.Figure A-3. Wireless LAN On/Off Switch Loc