Fujitsu S4545 - Manuals

Note: Modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me The default modem setting in Windows 98 / Windows Me operating system is United States ofAmerica. If you are residing in Australia or New Zealand, please choose the appropriate countrywhere you are located. The Modem will only operate with Tone Dialing;...

WarningsThis manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely andcorrectly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their mean-ings are as follows. Please learn these icons before reading this manual. Learning these iconswill be us...

Configuration of this Manual SECTION 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including thenames of the parts and their functions, flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, andbattery operation. SECTION 2 This section explains installation of op...

CONTENTS SECTION 1 1 Names of the Parts and their Functions ......................................... 2 Front ................................................................................................................. 2Right Side ...................................................................

SECTION 1 T h i s s e c t i o n ex p l a i n s b a s i coperations and basic items forusing this computer, includingthe names of the parts and theirfunctions, Flat point operationm e t h o d s , f l o p py d i s k u n i thanding, and battery operation. SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION...

2 SECTION 1 1 2345 6 78 9 0 1 Cover close switchThis switch is used to suspend/resume the function of this PC unit and to turn off the LCD backlight when you close or open the LCD display. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) PanelShows a full screen data from the computer main unit. Critical Points Chara...

4 Right Side 1 Ventilation OpeningsThe air-cooling fan gets air through these openings. CAUTION HEARING LOSS • Turn the sound volume level of the PC unit to the minimum prior to connection to theheadphone, line-in, and mic-in jacks.Otherwise it may damage the equipment and/or your audibility may be ...

SECTION 1 5 4 Headphone JackIt is the terminal to connect a headphone available in the market (3.5-mm mini plug type). However,you cannot use some headphone if its type is not compatible. Please check its connectivitybefore purchase. CAUTION HEARING LOSS • Be careful not to use a headphone at excess...

6 Left Side 1 2 3 1 Mobile Multi-bayOne of the following units has been installed depending on the model:• Built-in CD-ROM drive unit • Built-in CD-R/RW drive unit • Built-in PC card unit • Mobile multi-bay cover Those units may be replaced. Critical Points Always use the PC with a unit set in the m...

SECTION 1 7 Rear 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Infrared Communication Port (not supported by Windows NT)It is the interface to conduct infrared communication. Critical Points Do not put an AC adapter or an external display near from the infrared communication portwhen you are conducting infrared communication, or i...

8 5 External Display ConnectorThis is the connector to connect a CRT display and other displays sold separately. 6 DC-IN ConnectorThis is the connector to connect the AC adapter. IMPORTANT When you connect an optional device to each connector, you must ensure the right directionof the connectors and...

SECTION 1 9 Bottom 1 2 3 4 5 1 Connector box connectorThis is the connector to connect the connector box. 2 Expansion RAM Module SlotThe memory unit of the PC is installed here. You may change the memory unit to increase thememory. 3 Release ButtonSlide this button to release the built-in battery pa...

10 Connector Box 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ! 1 Connector Box Removal LeverSlide it to remove the connector box from the PC. 2 LAN ConnectorSome models are equipped with LAN connectors. 3 Expansion keyboard connectorThis is the connector to connect a PS/2 numeric keyboard. 4 Mouse connectorThis is the conn...

SECTION 1 11 6 External Display ConnectorThis is the connector to connect a CRT display and other displays sold separately. Critical Points The direction of the USB connector and the external display connector on the connector boxis opposite to that of the connectors on the PC. 7 Parallel ConnectorT...

12 Status Indicator LCD 1 SUS/RES Indicator ( ) This indicator appears up when this PC unit is functioning and blinks when the unit is in suspendstatus. 2 AC Adapter Indicator ( ) This indicator appears when the power is supplied from AC adapter. 3 Battery Mounting Indicator ( 1,2, ) This indicator ...

SECTION 1 15 SECTION 1 2 Pointing Device Flat Point The flat point is a convenient pointing device, with which you can operate the mouse pointer withyour finger movement. It consists of a touchpad and two buttons in front of it.The touchpad is equivalent to the ball of a mouse. Sliding your finger o...

16 How to Use Flat Point Dragging means to move the mouse pointer toyour favourite place and tap the touchpad twicequickly. In the second tap, you must not releaseyour fingertip from the surface and move it tothe appropriate position, then release yourfingertip. Or you may move the mouse pointer toy...

18 SECTION 1 3 Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing.The keys can be divided into two types. : Control keys: Character keys Numeric Keypad Mode The mode in which some of the character keys are used as numeric keys (with a ...

SECTION 1 19 Names of the Main Keys and their Functions [Esc] (escape) key The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to theprevious operation. [F1]-[F12] (function) keys The usage depends on the application software. [Fn] key A key unique to this computer; it ha...

22 SECTION 1 4 Switching on the Power Switching on the Power Here is the explanation of the normal method to put on the power of this PC unit. IMPORTANT NOTE • Once switching the PC power on, do not carry the PC or cause it to be shocked or vibratedin any way. It can cause a damage. • Do not switch ...

24 SECTION 1 5 Switching off the Power Switching off the Power IMPORTANT NOTE Only set the MAIN switch off after you exit from the operation system and the SUS/RESindicator on the status indicator LCD goes off. To set the MAIN switch off while suspending, resume the PC, save the data, and terminatet...

SECTION 1 27 SECTION 1 6 Resetting How to Reset Resetting the PC is required after installing an application or if the software you are currently runningfreezes by any reason. Critical Points Resetting the PC causes the data in the memory to disappear. Necessary data should besaved prior to PC reset...

28 SECTION 1 7 Battery Battery Charging Considering mobile use, the PC has been designed so that it can be supplied with powerfrom a battery besides the AC adapter. 1 Connect the AC adapter.Connecting the AC adapter starts charging, causing the battery charging indicator and the batteryremaining pow...

SECTION 1 29 Using PC with Battery You can check the remaining battery power through the remaining battery power indicator inthe status indicator LCD when the power is on or while charging is in progress. ❑ Remaining battery power indication It means that the remaining battery power is about 100% to...

30 This section describes the indication of low battery status and how to treat it. ❑ Indication of low battery status The remaining battery power indicator blinks in the status indicator LCD ( ). Critical Points For Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me and Windows NT, the system generates anaudible a...

32 Replacing built-in Battery Unit Prior to replacing the built-in battery pack, it is required to save the programs and data to thehard disk, etc. This section describes how to replace the built-in battery pack. WARNING Electric shock • Before replacing the built-in battery pack, be sure to switch ...

SECTION 2 This section explains installationof options for 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 You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options. *1 Supported by Windows 2000 and Windows 98 only.*2 • For remote use, the camera section can be removed and connected to the USB connectoron the PC rear side via a cable speciallydes...

36 Below explanation is necessary for your knowledge before connecting your peripherals. Some setting up works are required for a certain peripheralsYou cannot use some PC peripherals just by connecting it to a PC. Those peripherals requiresome setting up work after connection. For example, printers...

SECTION 2 37 SECTION 2 2 PC Cards Precautions for PC Cards Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown. Do not place PC cards in high-t e m p e r a t u r e l o c a t i o n s a n dl o c a t i o n s s u b j e c t t o d i r e c tsunlight. D o n o t s u b j e c t P C c a r d s ...

38 Critical Points The examples of common PC card are as following:• SCSI cardIt is the PC card required connecting a hard disk, an MO (magneto optical disk) driveand other SCSI-standard devices. • LAN cardIt is the PC card required connecting PCs to share data and a printer. A certain PC card does ...

40 Removing PC Card Here is the explanation on how to remove a PC card in various operating systems. Critical Points When you remove a PC card attached with a cable, do not pull the cable connected to thePC card, or it results in machine failure. When you remove a PC card, follow the following proce...

41 SECTION 2 5 Remove the PC card.Press the PC card removal/lock button toremove the PC card. 6 Set the dummy card.Firmly insert the dummy card in the PC cardslot. Fully pull out the PC card removal/lockbutton then lay it towards the front side tolock the dummy card. PC card removal/lock button Dumm...

SECTION 2 43 SECTION 2 3 Expansion RAM Modules If you increase memory capacity, you will be able to handle larger data and the PC performancewill be enhanced when multiple applications are running simultaneously. ❒ Replacing Memory This section explains how to replace the memory installed in your PC...

SECTION 2 45 SECTION 2 4 Mobile Multi-Bay Units Critical Points For the details on the units available for the PC, refer to page 35 for “Options” IMPORTANT NOTE When using a mobile multi-bay unit, pay attention to the following instruction to avoid failures: The built-in CD-ROM drive unit, the built...

46 ❒ Windows Me and Windows 98 To replace a unit immediately after purchase, switch the PC power off in advance. Once youinstalled the attached Softex BayManager, you can replace a unit while the PC power is on. ❒ Windows 95 & NT To replace a unit, be sure to switch the PC power off in advance. ...

50 SECTION 2 6 Connector Box The connector box is described here. IMPORTANT NOTE • The connector box can be installed/removed regardless of the condition of the PC. If theFDD unit is connected to the FDD unit connector of the connector box, however, install/remove the connector box after switching t...

51 SECTION 2 Removing the connector box 3 Remove the connector box.While keeping the removal lever in theunlocking position (1), lift the side having theconnector first (2) then the other side of thePC (3) to remove the connector box. This section describes how to remove the connector box. 1 If any ...

52 SECTION 2 7 Using Internal Data / Fax Modem Depending on the model, the PC has an internal data fax modem that corresponds to V.90, whichrealizes comfortable and error-free communications in accordance with MNP Class 4/5 and ITU-TV.42/V.42bis. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • To connect a modular cable, ...

54 SECTION 2 8 Using Internal LAN Some types of this PC series have a built-in LAN device to enable high-speed connection to LANsystem on IEEE802.3 standard through 100BASE-TX. And the LAN connection through conventional10BASE-T is also available. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • Make sure to turn off the p...

SECTION 2 55 SECTION 2 9 Mouse Connecting PS/2 Mouse You 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 box. For this, the ar...

56 Connecting USB Mouse You can connect a separately available USB mouse to the USB connector. (Supported only by Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows 98) Critical Points T h e m o u s e c a n b e c o n n e c t e d /disconnected while the PC power is on.For connection, insert the plug in theright di...

57 SECTION 2 How to Use Mouse • Double-click • Click • Point • Drug Critical Points The button operations mentioned here are applicable when “For right-handed person” in“Mouse property” dialog box. To push down the left button of the mouse once,and pushing down the right button is called “right-clic...

58 SECTION 2 10 Connecting Numeric Keypad / Keyboard / Mouse The extended keyboard connector on the connector box can be used to connect a PS/2 numerickeypad, etc. This section describes connection of a numeric keypad. 1 Switch the PC power off or suspend the PC. 2 Install the connector box. 3 Conne...

SECTION 2 59 SECTION 2 11 Printer This section describes connection of a printer to the parallel connector on the connector box.With a printer, you can print the documents and images that are generated on the PC. Critical Points If the printer is one corresponding to USB connection, the USB connecto...

SECTION 2 61 SECTION 2 12 Connecting External Display You can connect a CRT display and other external display to this PC.Here is the explanation on how to connect a CRT display to the auxiliary display connector on theback of the PC unit. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK • To connect/remove an external displ...

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 canconnect a TV set used at your home. This section describes connection of a TV set for home use. ...

64 Depending on the model, the PC is equipped with an IEEE1394 (DV) terminal, where you canconnect a digital video camera.With a digital video camera connected, the PC can display the photographed images. IMPORTANT NOTE • Use a DV cable with 4-pin connectors for connection between the digital video ...

66 When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, orthere is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into relateditems. The power does not come on. Checkpoint Is the AC adaptor connected? Is the main switch turned on? Is the ba...

71 SECTION 3 If you use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This sectionprovides some tips for looking after the notebook and its devices. Caution:Electrical equipment may be hazardous if misused. Operations of this product or similar products,must a...

73 SECTION 3 • When travelling with the hard drive removed, wrap the drive in a non-conducting materials (cloth or paper). If you have the drive checked by hand, be ready to install the drive if needed. Neverput your hard drive through a metal detector. Have your hard drive hand-inspected by securit...

76 AC AdapterA device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power yournotebook. Active-Matrix DisplayA type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for everypixel on the screen. APMAdvanced Power Management. Auto/Ai...