Fujitsu LIFEBOOK B142 User Manual

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PrefaceviPREFACECompact convenience for maximum perfor-mance, the Fujitsu LifeBook B Series is theultimateroad companion. It provides easy accessto yo

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu93BIOSBasic Input-Output System. A computer pro-gram and set of default parameters stored inROM whic

Appendices94CMOS RAMComplementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology formanufacturing random access memory whichrequ

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu95ESDElectro-Static Discharge. The sudden dischargeof electricity from a static charge which hasbuil

Appendices96MonauralA system using one channel to process soundfrom all sources.MPU-401A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.NTSCNational TV S

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu97PartitionA block of space on a hard drive which is setaside and made to appear to the operating sy

Appendices98ROMRead Only Memory. A form of memory inwhich information is stored by physically alter-ing the material. Data stored in this way can notb

AppendicesAppendicesLifeBook B142 from Fujitsu99ULUnderwriters Laboratories Incorporated – Anindependent organization that tests and certifiesthe elect

Index

Index1023D-Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41ACadapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12indicat

IndexLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu103Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5, 90DMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Index104Idle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Infrared . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 34, 95Inte

IndexLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu105PC Cardaccess indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22problems . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Index106Software Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . 28Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5SRAM . .

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

Section One2SECTION ONESETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSUThis section describes how to set up yourLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu. We stron

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu3CAUTIONThe internal modem is not intended foruse with Digital PBX systems. Do notco

COMPONENT IDENTIFICATIONFor detailed specifications refer to Appendicieson page 90.TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTSDisplay PanelThis is a color LCD panel with

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu5KeyboardAn 83-key keyboard with 3 dedicated Windowskeys for easy operation. (Figure

Infrared PortThe fast IrDA 1.1 (4Mbps) compatible portallows you to communicate with another IrDAcompatible infrared device without a cable.(Figure 1-

OneSetting Up Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu7REAR PANEL COMPONENTSPS/2 PortThis port allows you to connect an externalPS/2 keybo

Section One8Lithium ion BatteryThis battery acts as your notebook’s mainsource of power when the AC adapter is notbeing used. This primary battery can

CAUTIONChanges or modification not expressly approvedby Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’sauthority to operate the equipment. Consult the de

Starting Your LifeBook B Series from FujitsuSection TwoPower Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Display Panel . . . . . .

Optional Dual Battery ConfigurationYou can configure your notebook to run in adual battery configuration by using an addi-tional charged Lithium ion batt

TwoStarting Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu11Figure 2-3 Opening the Display PanelFacing the keyboard and display panel, move thep

CAUTIONDo not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocksor vibration, as you risk damaging your notebook.Section Two12CAUTIO

TwoStarting Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu13from where you will be using your computer.For the phone settings, enter the informa

Section Two14text one line at a time, or use the Page Up andPage Down keys to move the text one screen ata time. When you finish reading you mustaccept

TwoStarting Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu15LEARNING ABOUT YOUR OPERATINGSYSTEM AND APPLICATION SOFTWARETutorialsAll operating s

Section Two16POWER OFFBefore turning off the power by putting thepower switch in the Off position, check that theHard Drive and PC Card Access indicat

Starting Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu17RESTARTING THE SYSTEMIf your system is on, and you wish to restart itbe sure that you u

Using Your LifeBook B Series from FujitsuSection ThreeStatus Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Integrated Quick Point Pointing D

This equipment may not be used on coin service telephones provided by your telephone company.Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.Con

Section Three20SECTION THREEUSING YOUR LIFEBOOK B SERIES FROM FUJITSUThis section describes the indicators, buttons,connections and operating modes of

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu21POINTWhen your notebook has been shutdown from Windows, it is not the sameas turned o

CAUTIONTurning off the power with the powerswitch or using the Suspend/Resumebutton when any of the Access indicatorsare On may cause loss of data and

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu23INTEGRATED QUICK POINT™POINTING DEVICEThe Quick Point pointing device is composed of

Section Three24CAUTIONIf the interval between clicks is too long,the double-click will not be executed.Double-ClickingDouble-clicking means following

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu25INTEGRATED TOUCH SCREENThe LifeBook B Series comes with an integratedtouch screen, wh

CAUTIONIf you do not press the Enter key to exitthe calibration utility, the information forthe points you selected will not be savedand the screen wi

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu27Figure 3-10 KeyboardFunction KeysNumeric KeypadFn Key Start Key Start KeyApplication

Section Three28Windows as the right mouse button, it displaysthe Shortcut menu for whatever item is select-ed. See your Windows documentation for addi

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu29BATTERIESThe Lithium ion battery is rechargeable, and theoperating time will vary dep

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

Section Three30Shorted BatteriesIf your Status Indicator panel shows a shortedbattery, check the installation for the battery byremoving and re-instal

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu31CAUTIONYou may not be able to hear the audioalarms if the volume control is set toolo

Section Three32EXTERNAL FLOPPY DISK DRIVEThe external floppy disk drive is a 3.5" drivewhich can read and write on 1.44MB and720KB memory capacity

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu33CAUTIONFormatting a previously used floppydisk is an effective method of clearing adis

CAUTIONBe careful not to scratch the infrared portlens. Scratches, dirt or other surfacemarks can effect operation.POINTThe internal modem is designed

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu35Figure 3-13 Suspend/Resume ButtonSuspend mode. The Suspend/Resume button islocated ne

Section Three36while turning off the CPU, the display, the harddrive and all other internal components exceptthose necessary to maintain system memory

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu37CAUTIONBe sure you know which settings areactive for the Suspend/Resume Buttonbefore

Section Three38 Time out from lack of activity with Save-To-Disk mode enabled from the Power Savingsmenu of the BIOS setup utility.Your notebook’s sys

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu39POINTThe main advantage of using the Save-to-Disk function is that power is not requi

A VERTISSEMENTPour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du serviced’électricité, les lignes téléphoniques et le

Section Three40Video TimeoutThe Video Timeout is one of the power man-agement parameters which saves power byturning off the display if there is no ke

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu41Microsoft Press Interactive TrainingFor users unfamiliar with Windows or justWindows

Section Three42CAUTIONMake sure you memorize your pass-words, both hardware and software. If you forget, you may not be able to usethe notebook, and y

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu43BOOT SEQUENCEEach time you power up or restart yourLifeBook B Series, it goes through

Section Three44through your operating system.) (See youroperating system manual.) Change the primary boot device. Change the power saving parameter se

ThreeUsing Your LifeBook B SeriesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu45YOUR SAVE-TO-DISKFILE ALLOCATIONYour notebook comes with an allocation of spaceon the

Section Three466. At the c:\> prompt, type cd fujitsu,Press the Enter key.7. At the c:\> fujitsu prompt, typePHDISK. Press the Enter key.8. The

User Installable FeaturesSection FourPort Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Installation of an ExternalFloppy Disk Drive.

Section Four48SECTION FOURUSER INSTALLABLE FEATURESYour LifeBook B Series has a number of userinstallable features. This section describes howto insta

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu49To Install the Port Replicator:The Port Replicator can be installed on yournotebook while

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Section Four50To Uninstall the Port Replicator:1. Shut down any files open on any devicesattached to the Port Replicator and removeall connected device

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu51 Do not force cards into the slot. Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them toexcessive v

Section Four526. When the card is installed, lock it in place by sliding the lock button towards the front of your notebook. (See Figure 4-8.)7. Flip

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu53ognized by your notebook without restarting or changing setups. (See Figure 1-7 on page 6

Section Four54TELEPHONE LINESTo attach a telephone line to the internalmodem, locate the modem (RJ-11) jack on theleft side of your notebook. Plug one

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu554. Remove the screws of the memory upgradecompartment. (Figure 4-10.)5. Remove the cover

Section Four56To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module1. Perform steps 1 through 5 of To Install aMemory Upgrade Module.2. Pull clips sideways from each side

FourUser Installable FeaturesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu57When you have installed additional memory,the display should change. For example:Total RA

ToubleshootingSection FiveIdentifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 60Specific Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Po

Section Five60SECTION FIVETROUBLESHOOTINGThe LifeBook B Series from Fujitsu is sturdyand subject to few problems in the field.However, you may encounte

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

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu61 PIN (Personal Identification Number) on thecard located in the service and support folder. Conditions

Section Five62Floppy Disk Drive ProblemsYou cannot access your floppy disk. 1. Security is set to protect access to 1. Verify your password and securit

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu63Keyboard or Mouse ProblemsThe built-in keyboard does not seem to work. 1. The notebook has gone into

Section Five64Memory ProblemsYour power on screen or Main menu of the 1. Your memory upgrade module is not 1. Remove and re-install your memory BIOS

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu652. The device may have been installed with an 2. Close your application and restart application runn

Section Five663. Your software may not have the correct 3. See your software documentation and software driver active. activate the correct driver.4.

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu672. The internal battery is completely discharged 2. When the battery is dead there will be and the P

Section Five68outlet, if you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or Accessories position.4. The inte

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu696. There is no battery installed and there is no 6. Use the Status Indicator panel to verify thePowe

Section Five70Your notebook turns off all by itself. 1. The power management parameters are set 1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does for a

T able of ContentsLifeBook B Series from FujitsuiiiSECTION FOURUSER INSTALLABLE FEATURESPort Replicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu71Your notebook won’t work on battery alone. 1. The installed batteries are dead. 1.When the batteries

Section Five723. The brightness is turned all the way up. 3. Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness the more power your displa

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu73The system powers up, and displays the power on 1. The boot sequence settings of the setup utility

Section Five742. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. 2. Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user serviceable part but

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu755. The notebook turned on with a series 5. Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a of beeps. failur

Section Five76The application display uses only a portion of 1. You are running an application that does not 1.Display compression gives a clearer bu

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu77Miscellaneous ProblemsAn error message is displayed on the screen 1. Application software often has

Section Five78POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGESThe following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages which Phoenix BIOS and/oryour operating syst

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu79*Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP –Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identifiedin Setup. This mea

Section Five80#*Previous boot incomplete – Default configu-ration used – Previous Power On Self Test(POST) did not complete successfully. PowerOn Self

LifeBook B Series from FujitsuPreface

FiveT r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu81MODEM SETUP AND COMMANDSThe operating system and application softwarethat is factory installed de

Section Five82software you have installed and any otherfiles you created since you setup your com-puter. You will have to re-install any softwarethat w

T r oubleshootingLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu836. Read the information displayed on theWelcome screen, then Click OK.7. Select one of the two icons

Care and MaintenanceSection SixCare and MaintenanceCaring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 86Protecting and Cleaning the Touch Screen .

PROTECTING AND CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN Avoid scratching the screen surface. Never use anything except the included stylusor your finger – but not you

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

Specifications and GlossaryAppendicesWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90LifeBook B Series General Specifications . .

Appendices90SPECIFICATIONSThese appendices provide the hardware andenvironmental specifications for LifeBook BSeries notebooks. Specifications of partic

AppendicesLifeBook B Series from Fujitsu91Input/Output ConnectionsOn the B Series LifeBook:One Type II PC Card slot:PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus s

Appendices92PMSet 98 by Fujitsu Limited.Communicator by Netscape.Internet Explorer by Microsoft.McAfee VirusScan by Network Associates, Inc.LapLink Pr