Fujitsu S4545 manual

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1. Read these instructions carefully . Sa v e these instructions for future ref erence. 2 . F ollow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3 . Unplug this product from the w all outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners . Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4 . Do not use this product near water . 5 . Do not pl[...]

A USTRALIAN W ARNINGS W ARNING FOR SAFETY REASONS, ONL Y CONNECT EQUIPMENT WITH A TELECOMMUNICA TIONS COMPLIANCE LABEL. THIS INCLUDES CUST OMER EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSL Y LABELLED PERMITTED OR CERTIFIED . Connection of Non Certified/Approved peripherals ma y result in the equipment operating outside the A ustralian EMI Standards. Modems connected to the[...]

NEW ZEALAND W ARNINGS The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item w[...]

Note: Modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me The def ault modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me operating system is United States of America. If you are residing in Austr alia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate country where you are located. The Modem will only operate with T one Dialing; Selection of Pulse dialing is not possible. [...]

W arnings This manual uses a v ar iety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer saf ely and correctly and av oid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their mean- ings are as f ollo ws . Please learn these icons bef ore reading this manual. Learning these icons will be useful for understanding this man ual. [...]

Critical P oints Column dir c: Notation in text Here is what symbols in text mean. Symbol Meaning Critical P oint Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the hardware or softw are. Column Giv es the meaning and brief explanation of a term. → Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this man ual. Command input (key input) Within the te x[...]

Configuration of this Manual SECTION 1 This section explains basic oper ations and basic items for using this computer , including the names of the parts and their functions, flat point operation methods, flopp y disk unit handing, and battery operation. SECTION 2 This section e xplains installation of options f or this computer . SECTION 3 This se[...]

CONTENTS SECTION 1 1 Names of the Parts and their Functions ......................................... 2 F ront ................................................................................................................. 2 Right Side ......................................................................................................... 4 Left[...]

6 Connector Box ................................................................................ 50 Removing the connector bo x .......................................................................... 51 7 Using Internal Data / Fax Modem .................................................. 52 Connection .............................................[...]

SECTION 1 This section e xplains basic operations and basic items f or using this computer , including the names of the par ts and their functions, Flat point operation methods, flopp y disk unit handing, and batter y operation. SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Thyme Sec1_01-14 19/1[...]

2 SECTION 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Cover c lose switch This switch is used to suspend/resume the function of this PC unit and to turn off the LCD bac k light when you close or open the LCD displa y . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) P anel Shows a full screen data from the computer main unit. Critical P oints  Characteristic of LCD The follo wing n[...]

SECTION 1 3 3 Built-in Micr ophone Y ou can record sound (monaural) with this microphone. Critical P oints  Y ou may e xperience feedbac k noise when you use minus-one music softw are and other software that uses simultaneously the microphone and speak ers. In this case, adjust the sound v olume or use a headphone or an external microphone av ai[...]

4 Right Side 1 V entilation Openings The air-cooling fan gets air through these openings . CA UTION HEARING LOSS • T urn the sound volume le vel of the PC unit to the minimum prior to connection to the headphone, line-in, and mic-in jac ks . Otherwise it ma y damage the equipment and/or your audibility ma y be adv ersely aff ected. 2 Mic-in Jack [...]

SECTION 1 5 4 Headphone Jack It is the terminal to connect a headphone availab le in the mar ket (3.5-mm mini plug type). How ev er, you cannot use some headphone if its type is not compatib le. Please check its connectivity before purchase . CA UTION HEARING LOSS • Be careful not to use a headphone at e xcessive v olume le vel, or it might giv e[...]

6 Left Side 1 23 1 Mobile Multi-ba y One of the f ollowing units has been installed depending on the model: • Built-in CD-ROM drive unit • Built-in CD-R/R W drive unit • Built-in PC card unit • Mobile multi-ba y cover Those units ma y be replaced. Critical P oints  Alwa ys use the PC with a unit set in the mobile multi-bay . Otherwise th[...]

SECTION 1 7 Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Infrared Comm unication Port (not supported by Windows NT) It is the interf ace to conduct infrared communication. Critical P oints  Do not put an A C adapter or an e xternal displa y near from the infrared comm unication port when you are conducting infr ared communication, or it cause malfunction due to noise fro[...]

8 5 External Display Connector This is the connector to connect a CR T display and other displa ys sold separately . 6 DC-IN Connector This is the connector to connect the A C adapter . IMPOR T ANT When you connect an optional de vice to each connector , you must ensure the right direction of the connectors and connect straight. Thyme Sec1_01-14 19[...]

SECTION 1 9 Bottom 1 2 3 4 5 1 Connector bo x connector This is the connector to connect the connector bo x. 2 Expansion RAM Module Slot The memory unit of the PC is installed here. Y ou may change the memory unit to increase the memory . 3 Release Button Slide this b utton to release the built-in battery pack lock. 4 Built-in battery pack loc k Sl[...]

10 Connector Bo x 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! 1 Connector Bo x Remov al Lever Slide it to remov e the connector box from the PC . 2 LAN Connector Some models are equipped with LAN connectors. 3 Expansion keyboar d connector This is the connector to connect a PS/2 numeric ke yboard. 4 Mouse connector This is the connector to connect a PS/2 mouse. 5 USB Con[...]

SECTION 1 11 6 External Display Connector This is the connector to connect a CR T displa y and other displays sold separately . Critical P oints  The direction of the USB connector and the external displa y connector on the connector box is opposite to that of the connectors on the PC . 7 P arallel Connector This is the connector to connect a pr[...]

12 Status Indicator LCD 1 SUS/RES Indicator ( ) This indicator appears up when this PC unit is functioning and b links when the unit is in suspend status. 2 A C Adapter Indicator ( ) This indicator appears when the pow er is supplied from AC adapter . 3 Battery Mounting Indicator ( 1,2, ) This indicator appears when batteries are mounted. “ 1 ”[...]

SECTION 1 13 IMPOR T ANT When you connect a FDD unit (USB), the flopp y disk access indicator in the status indicator LCD does not appears e ven a floppy disk is accessed. Y ou should check the access to the flopp y disk with the access lamp on the FDD unit (USB). Make sure that the access lamp does not light up when you eject a flopp y disk. 9 PC [...]

14 1 Click on the Star t ->Settings -> Control P anel. 2 Click on the System icon 3 Click on the De vice Manager tab. 4 Double-click on the CD-R OM. CD-ROM de vice is indicated. 5 Click on the CD-ROM de vice and then click on the Proper ties. The Proper ties of CD-ROM De vice dialog box appears. 6 Click on the Setting tab . 7 Click on the Aut[...]

SECTION 1 15 SECTION 1 2 P ointing De vice Flat P oint The flat point is a conv enient pointing device, with which y ou can operate the mouse pointer with your finger mov ement. It consists of a touchpad and two buttons in front of it. The touchpad is equivalent to the ball of a mouse . Sliding y our finger on it in a desired direction causes the m[...]

16 How to Use Flat P oint Dragging means to mo ve the mouse pointer to your f a v ourite place and tap the touchpad twice quickly . In the second tap, y ou m ust not release your fingertip from the surface and mo ve it to the appropriate position, then release your finger tip . Or y ou may mo ve the mouse pointer to your f av ourite position and mo[...]

SECTION 1 17 Scrolling Scrolling up (going bac kward): Press the button to wards the LCD displa y . Scrolling down (going f orward): Press the button to wards y ou. T o scroll the displa y on the screen, click on the area at which you w ant to start scrolling, then press the scroll button f orward or backw ard. Critical P oints  The abov e opera[...]

18 SECTION 1 3 K eyboar d Ke yboard The ke yboard is the device f or giving instructions to the computer , inputting data, and executing. The ke ys can be divided into two types. : Control keys : Character keys Numeric Ke ypad Mode The mode in which some of the character k eys are used as numeric keys (with a k ey la yout that makes numeric input e[...]

SECTION 1 19 Names of the Main K eys and their Functions [Esc] (escape) key The usage is determined by the application software . It is often used to retur n to the pre vious operation. [F1]-[F12] (function) keys The usage depends on the application software. [Fn] key A ke y unique to this computer; it has the follo wing functions. [Fn] + [F3] This[...]

20 [Shift] key Used in combination with other keys . [Alt] key Used in combination with other k eys; its functions depend on the application software. [Caps Lock] ke y T o lock the keyboard into caps mode , press this ke y together with the Shift key . Pressing this ke y again ends caps mode. [Num Lk] (numerical lock) ke y Press this ke y to put th[...]

SECTION 1 21 [Sys Rq] (system request) key When this k ey is suppor ted by the application softw are, this k ey is used for such functions as resetting the ke yboard. Press this ke y together with the Alt key . [ ] (Windows) key Press this ke y to display the Star t menu. [ ] (Application) key Press this ke y to display the shortcut menu for the se[...]

22 SECTION 1 4 Switching on the P ower Switching on the P ower Here is the explanation of the normal method to put on the po wer of this PC unit. IMPOR T ANT NO TE • Once switching the PC po wer on, do not carry the PC or cause it to be shock ed or vibr ated in any w a y . It can cause a damage. • Do not switch the PC po wer on while no unit is[...]

SECTION 1 23 IMPOR T ANT NO TE P ay attention to the f ollowing points when the PC po wer is on: • Do not cov er the keyboard with paper or the lik e. It may interf ere with the heat dissipation, causing a malfunction. • After using the PC for a long time , you may f eel that the PC surfaces are w arm. This is because the PC is designed to diss[...]

24 SECTION 1 5 Switching off the P ower Switching off the P o wer IMPOR T ANT NO TE  Only set the MAIN s witch off after you e xit from the operation system and the SUS/RES indicator on the status indicator LCD goes off .  T o set the MAIN s witch off while suspending, resume the PC , sav e the data, and terminate the operation system in adv [...]

SECTION 1 25 3 Set the MAIN switch off. Slide the MAIN s witch in the direction indicated by the arro w . Critical P oints  If you do not use the PC f or a long time after this, remov e the AC adapter and the battery pack. MAIN s witch ❑ For Windo ws 2000: 1 Click on the “ Star t ” button then the “ Shutdown ” option. The “ Windows s[...]

26 3 Set the MAIN switch off. Slide the MAIN switch in the direction indicated b y the arrow ( side). Critical P oints  If you do not use the PC f or a long time after this, remov e the AC adapter and the battery pack. MAIN switch Thyme Sec1_22-26 19/10/2000, 20:21 26[...]

SECTION 1 27 SECTION 1 6 Resetting How to Reset Resetting the PC is required after installing an application or if the software y ou are currently running freezes b y any reason. Critical P oints  Resetting the PC causes the data in the memory to disappear. Necessary data should be sav ed pr ior to PC resetting. ❑ For Windows Me, Windows 98 an[...]

28 SECTION 1 7 Battery Battery Charging Considering mobile use, the PC has been designed so that it can be supplied with power fr om a battery besides the AC adapter . 1 Connect the AC adapter . Connecting the A C adapter star ts charging, causing the battery charging indicator and the batter y remaining pow er to be shown on the status indicator L[...]

SECTION 1 29 Using PC with Battery Y ou can check the remaining battery power thr ough the remaining battery power indicator in the status indicator LCD when the power is on or while char ging is in progress. ❑ Remaining battery power indication It means that the remaining battery power is about 100% to about 76%. It means that the remaining batt[...]

30 This section describes the indication of low battery status and ho w to treat it. ❑ Indication of low battery status The remaining battery power indicator blinks in the status indicator LCD ( ). Critical P oints  For Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT , the system generates an audible alarm f or a lo w batter y condition. How[...]

SECTION 1 31 3 Press the SUS/RES switch. It causes the PC to be resumed and ready f or re-operation. Critical P oints • For Windows 2000 and Windows 98 the PC is automatically suspended if the battery power is reduced to 13%. CA UTION ELECTRIC SHOCK • Batter y is a very delicate product. Do not give strong shoc k by dropping and other mishandli[...]

32 Replacing built-in Battery Unit Prior to replacing the built-in battery pack, it is required to sa ve the programs and data to the hard disk, etc. This section describes how to replace the built-in battery pac k. W ARNING Electric shoc k • Before replacing the b uilt-in batter y pack, be sure to s witch the PC power off and disconnect the A C [...]

SECTION 1 33 4 Remove the built-in battery pac k. T o remov e the built-in batter y pack, put a finger in the dimple that appears after sliding the built-in battery pack lock. 5 Install the new built-in battery pac k. Inser t the new b uilt-in batter y pack diagonally then firmly push it inwards. 6 Slide the built-in battery pack loc k until you he[...]

SECTION 2 This section e xplains installation of options f or this computer . SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Thyme Sec2_34-42 19/10/2000, 20:21 34[...]

SECTION 2 35 SECTION 2 1 Options Options Y ou can expand the functions of this computer by connecting v arious options. *1 Suppor ted b y Windo ws 2000 and Windo ws 98 only . *2 • For remote use , the camera section can be remov ed and connected to the USB connector on the PC rear side via a cable specially designed f or this pur pose. • Suppor[...]

36 Below explanation is necessary f or your knowledge bef ore connecting your peripherals. Some setting up works are required f or a cer tain peripherals Y ou cannot use some PC peripherals just by connecting it to a PC . Those per ipherals require some setting up work after connection. For e xample, printers and PC cards require “ driver install[...]

SECTION 2 37 SECTION 2 2 PC Car ds Precautions f or PC Car ds Observe the following points when using PC car ds to prevent breakdown. Do not place PC cards in high- temperature locations and locations subject to direct sunlight. Do not subject PC cards to strong shocks . A void rubbing PC cards and building up static electricity . Do not place heav[...]

38 Critical P oints  The e xamples of common PC card are as follo wing: • SCSI card It is the PC card required connecting a hard disk, an MO (magneto optical disk) drive and other SCSI-standard de vices. • LAN card It is the PC card required connecting PCs to share data and a printer .  A cer tain PC card does not allow using 2 cards simu[...]

39 SECTION 2 4 Lock the PC card. Fully pull out the PC card remo val/lock b utton then set it in the lock position. 5 As for Windows NT , connect the AC adapter and switch the PC po wer on. 6 If the PC card is set f or the first time, install the driver if needed. Some PC cards need installation of the driver . Install the driver according to the m[...]

40 Removing PC Car d Here is the explanation on ho w to remove a PC card in various operating systems. Critical P oints  When you remo ve a PC card attached with a cab le, do not pull the cable connected to the PC card, or it results in machine f ailure.  When you remo ve a PC card, follo w the following procedures , or it results in machine [...]

41 SECTION 2 5 Remove the PC card. Press the PC card remov al/lock button to remov e the PC card. 6 Set the dummy card. Firmly inser t the dummy card in the PC card slot. Fully pull out the PC card remov al/loc k button then la y it towards the front side to loc k the dummy card. PC card remov al/ lock b utton Dummy card ❒ Windows 98 and Windows [...]

42 Critical P oints  For some PC cards , the PC may give y ou a message “ This de vice cannot be removed ” . I n this case, s witch the PC power off and go to Step 4 f or Windows 2000. 3 Click on “ OK ” . 4 Remove the PC card. T o remov e the PC card, ref er to Steps 4 to 6 for Windows 2000. ❒ Windows NT CA UTION HIGH TEMPERA TURE • [...]

SECTION 2 43 SECTION 2 3 Expansion RAM Modules If y ou increase memory capacity , y ou will be able to handle larger data and the PC performance will be enhanced when multiple applications are running sim ultaneously . ❒ Replacing Memory This section explains ho w to replace the memory installed in your PC. W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • Alwa ys tur[...]

44 1 Switch the PC power off and disconnect the A C adapter . 2 Close the LCD display and turn the PC over . 5 Install the new memory . Fit the notch in the memory to the lug on the connector and firmly inser t the memor y in a diagonal direction until you hear a clic k. 3 Remove the two scre ws and remove the extended RAM module slot co ver. Remov[...]

SECTION 2 45 SECTION 2 4 Mobile Multi-Ba y Units Critical P oints  For the details on the units a vailable f or the PC, ref er to page 35 for “ Options ” IMPOR T ANT NO TE When using a mobile multi-ba y unit, pay attention to the f ollowing instruction to avoid f ailures:  The built-in CD-R OM drive unit, the built-in D VD-ROM drive unit,[...]

46 ❒ Windows Me and Windows 98 T o replace a unit immediately after purchase , switch the PC po wer off in adv ance. Once you installed the attached Softe x Ba yManager , y ou can replace a unit while the PC po wer is on. ❒ Wind o ws 95 & NT T o replace a unit, be sure to s witch the PC p o w er off in ad v anc e . Thyme Sec2_43-49 19/10/20[...]

47 SECTION 2 ❒ Replacing Mobile Multi-bay Unit This section describes how to replace a mobile multi-ba y unit. IMPOR T ANT NO TE  Alwa ys set a mobile multi-ba y unit when using the PC . The PC ma y be damaged if no multi- ba y unit is set in place.  Raise the mobile multi-ba y unit removal le ver only when removing the multi-ba y unit. Oth[...]

48 SECTION 2 5 CD-ROM Drive IMPOR T ANT NO TE Be careful f or the follo wing points in the use of a CD to avoid f ailure. • Do not use a boll-point pen or a pencil on label surf ace (printed surface) to write letters. And do not attach a label on it. • Do not touch or damage the data surf ace. • Do not bend or put a heavy object on a CD . •[...]

49 SECTION 2 IMPOR T ANT NO TE • T o place a CD on the tra y , fit the CD hole to the lug in the center of the tr ay and press it firmly until you hear a clic k. Lose insertion of the CD can cause damage to the internal assemble of the drive . Critical P oints  Because the built-in CD drive unit of the PC is electronically loc ked, setting/rem[...]

50 SECTION 2 6 Connector Bo x The connector bo x is described here. IMPOR T ANT NO TE • The connector box can be installed/remo ved regardless of the condition of the PC . If the FDD unit is connected to the FDD unit connector of the connector bo x, howev er, install/ remov e the connector box after switching the PC po wer off. • Cer tain perip[...]

51 SECTION 2 Remo ving the connector box 3 Remove the connector bo x. While keeping the remo v al lev er in the unlocking position (1), lift the side ha ving the connector first (2) then the other side of the PC (3) to remo ve the connector bo x. This section describes how to remov e the connector box. 1 If any peripheral de vice is connected to th[...]

52 SECTION 2 7 Using Internal Data / F ax Modem Depending on the model, the PC has an internal data fax modem that corresponds to V .90, which realizes comf or table and error-free communications in accordance with MNP Class 4/5 and ITU-T V .42/V .42bis. W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • T o connect a modular cable , be sure to s witch the PC po wer off [...]

53 SECTION 2 Critical P oints  When you connect a data / f ax modem for the modem model PC , attach a core onto a modular cable to reduce unnecessary radio to reduce unnecessary electromagnetic wav e. And inser t the plug with the core to the PC unit. 2 Close the core. Make sure not to pinch the cab le when you close the core. 1 Round a cable on[...]

54 SECTION 2 8 Using Internal LAN Some types of this PC series hav e a built-in LAN de vice to enable high-speed connection to LAN system on IEEE802.3 standard through 100BASE-TX. And the LAN connection through conv entional 10BASE-T is also av ailable. W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • Make sure to turn off the power of the PC unit and remo ve the AC ad[...]

SECTION 2 55 SECTION 2 9 Mouse Connecting PS/2 Mouse Y ou can connect a PS/2 mouse to the mouse connector on the connector box. 1 Switch the PC power off or suspend the PC. 2 Install the connector box. 3 Connect the mouse . Connect the mouse to the mouse connector on the connector bo x. F or this , the arrow inscribed on the connector must f ace up[...]

56 Connecting USB Mouse Y ou can connect a separately av ailable USB mouse to the USB connector . (Supported only by Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98) Critical P oints  The mouse can be connected/ disconnected while the PC power is on. For connection, insert the plug in the right direction.  Connecting the USB mouse does not disab le t[...]

57 SECTION 2 How to Use Mouse • Double-c lick • Click • P oint • Drug Critical P oints  The button oper ations mentioned here are applicable when “ For right-handed person ” in “ Mouse property ” dialog bo x. T o push down the left b utton of the mouse once, and pushing down the right button is called “ right- click ” . T o P[...]

58 SECTION 2 10 Connecting Numeric K eypad / K eyboar d / Mouse The extended k eyboard connector on the connector box can be used to connect a PS/2 n umeric ke ypad, etc. This section descr ibes connection of a numeric keypad. 1 Switch the PC power off or suspend the PC. 2 Install the connector box. 3 Connect the numeric keypad. Connect the numeric[...]

SECTION 2 59 SECTION 2 11 Printer This section describes connection of a printer to the parallel connector on the connector bo x. With a printer , you can print the documents and ima ges that are generated on the PC. Critical P oints  If the printer is one corresponding to USB connection, the USB connector can also be used f or connection. Conne[...]

60 4 Connect the printer cable and the power cable to the printer . Ref er to the pr inter manual for the details on connection. Some printers may already ha ve their power cab les fixed on them. 5 Insert the printer power cable plug to a receptacle and switc h the printer power on. 6 Connect the AC adapter to the PC and s witch the PC power on. 7 [...]

SECTION 2 61 SECTION 2 12 Connecting External Displa y Y ou can connect a CRT displa y and other external display to this PC . Here is the e xplanation on how to connect a CRT displa y to the auxiliary display connector on the back of the PC unit. W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • T o connect/remov e an exter nal displa y , be sure to switch the PC po we[...]

62 3 Connect the display cable to the CR T display . Ref er to the CRT display man ual for the details on connection. 4 Connect the CRT display po wer cable and s witch the display power on. 5 Connect the AC adapter to the PC and s witch the PC power on. Critical P oints If you turn the po wer on after connecting an external display , y ou may e xp[...]

SECTION 2 63 SECTION 2 13 Connecting a TV Set (depend on model) (Supported Only By Windows 2000 and Windows 98) Depending on the model, the PC is equipped with an S-Video output terminal, to which you can connect a TV set used at your home. This section descr ibes connection of a TV set for home use . W ARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • T o connect/remov e[...]

64 Depending on the model, the PC is equipped with an IEEE1394 (D V) terminal, where you can connect a digital video camera. With a digital video camera connected, the PC can displa y the photographed images. IMPOR T ANT NO TE • Use a D V cable with 4-pin connectors for connection betw een the digital video camer a and the PC . Those having 6-pin[...]

SECTION 3 This section e xplains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are display ed. Read this section as the necessity arises. SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Thyme Sec3_65-70 19/10/2000, 20:22 65[...]

66 When you are having tr ouble with this computer , there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not kno w how . This section is divided into related items. The power does not come on. Checkpoint Is the AC adaptor connected? Is the main switch turned on? Is the batter y charged? Has the computer been left u[...]

67 SECTION 3 Checkpoint Hav e you been pressing any of the ke ys? Is it set to output to the CR T? Cause and Solution On this computer , if the power management functions are set and no ke y is pressed for a cer tain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any k ey lights up the bac klight again.[...]

68 The remaining battery charge indicator does not stop flashing. Checkpoint Is the battery connected correctly? Is the battery low? Cause and Solution Check that the battery is connected correctly . If it is connected correctly , there is an abnor mality in the batter y pack, so replace the batter y pack. Attach the AC adaptor and charge the battr[...]

69 SECTION 3 No sound or minimal sound fr om speaker Checkpoint Is the volume control correctly adjusted? Cause and Solution T urn the volume control f or the correct volume . If this does not change the volume , double click the task bar sound indicator and adjust the volume . Check also whether the sound driver is installed correctly . Can not re[...]

70 Data cannot be read from the CD-R OM drive . Checkpoint Is the CD-ROM correctly set? Is there any dirt, condensation or water on the CD-R OM? Is the CD-ROM scratched or extremely w ar ped? Are you using a non-standard CD-ROM? Cause and Solution Set the CD-ROM correctly with its label f acing upwards. Wipe it from the center outwards with a dry ,[...]

71 SECTION 3 If you use y our Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully , you will increase its lif e and reliability . This section provides some tips f or looking after the notebook and its devices. Caution: Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products , must alwa ys be super vised by an adult. Do not[...]

72 Storing your Lif eBook Notebook • If storing your notebook f or a month or longer, turn your Lif eBook notebook off and remove all Lithium Ion batteries. • Store your Lif eBook notebook and batteries separately . If you store y our notebook with a batter y installed, the battery will discharge, and battery life will be reduced. In addition, [...]

73 SECTION 3 • When trav elling with the hard drive remov ed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you hav e the drive chec ked b y hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Ne ver put your hard drive through a metal detector . Ha ve your hard driv e hand-inspected by security personnel. Y ou can howe ver , put y[...]

74 Caring for y our Floppy Disk Drive • T o clean, wipe the flopp y disk dr ive clean with a dry soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Ne ver use benzene , paint thinner or other volatile material. • A void storing the flopp y disk drive in e xtremely hot or cold locations, or in locations subj[...]

75 SECTION 3 Caring for y our DVD/CD-R W/CD-ROM Drive Y our D VD/CD-RW/CD-R OM drive is durab le but you must treat it with care . Please pay attention to the f ollowing points: • The drive rotates the compact disk at a very high speed. Do not carry it around or subject it to shock or vibration with the po wer on. • A void using or storing the [...]

76 A C Adapter A de vice which conv er ts the A C voltage from a w all outlet to the DC voltage needed to pow er your notebook. Active-Matrix Display A type of technology f or making flat-panel displa ys which has a transistor or similar de vice f or ev ery pix el on the screen. APM Advanced P ower Management. A uto/Airline Adapter A de vice which [...]

77 SECTION 3 CMOS RAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory . This is a technology for manuf actur ing random access memory which requies very low lev el power to operate. COMM P or t Abbre viation for communication por t. This is your serial interface connection. Command An instruction which you giv e your oper ating system.[...]

78 Megahertz 1,000,000 cycles per second. Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to y our notebook CPU. MHz Megaher tz. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface . A standard communication protocol f or e xchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers . Modem A contraction f or M[...]

79 SECTION 3 Pitch (keyboar d) The distance between the centers of the letter k eys of a k eyboard. Pixel The smallest element of a displa y , a dot of color on your displa y screen. The more pix els screen. The more pixels per area the clearer y our image will appear . POST P o wer On Self T est. A progr am which par t of the BIOS which checks the[...]

80 ESD Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity f orm a static charge which has built-up slowly . Example: the shock y ou get from a door knob on a dry day or the sparks you get f orm br ushing hair on a dry day . Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory . FCC Feder al Communication C[...]

81 SECTION 3 KB Kilobyte . Program An integrated set of coded commands to y our computers telling your hardware what to do and ho w and when to do it. PS/2 An IBM series of personal computers which established a number of standards f or connecting external de vices such as keyboards and monitors . RAM Random Access Memory . A hardware component of [...]

82 SMART Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Repor ting T echnology (SMAR T) is an emerging technology that provides near-term failure predictions f or hard drives . When SMAR T is enabled the hard drive monitors predetermined dr iv e attr ib utes that are susceptible to degradation o ver time . If a failure is lik ely to occur . SMART makes a status rep[...]

83 SECTION 3 VRAM Video Random Access Memory . A memor y dedicated to video displa y data and control. WFM Wired f or Management is Intel ’ s broad-based initiative to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) of business computing without sacrificing power and fle xibility . Write Protect Pre vent alteration of the binar y state of all bits in a [...]

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