Page 2 - FCC NOTICES; Notice to Users of Radios and Television; ff
C A U T I O N Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by Fujitsu PC Corporation could voidthis user’s authority to operate the equipment. Shielded interconnect cables must be employed withthis equipment to ensure compliance with the perti-nent RF emission limits governing this device. Notice ...
Page 4 - C A U T I O N
Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifiel’équipement certifié. Cette certification signifie que l’équipement satisfait certaines normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. Le département ne gar...
Page 5 - A V E R T I S S E M E N T
UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY) CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace onlywith the same type and rating fuse. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectlyreplaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommendedby the manufacturer...
Page 6 - of Cover
Page 7 - T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Page 8 - PREFACE; Learning About Your Operating System; SECTION THREE; USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s ii PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v SECTION ONE SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES FROM FUJITSU Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Overview of LifeBook C Series Features . . . . 3Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 5Top and Front C...
Page 9 - SECTION FIVE; TROUBLESHOOTING; SECTION SIX; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; APPENDICES
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u iii SECTION FIVE TROUBLESHOOTING Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . . 80Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release . . . ....
Page 11 - P r e f a c e
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u P r e f a c e
Page 12 - Pentium; CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE; Helvetica
P r e f a c e vi PREFACE The LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu PCCorporation is a powerful notebook computer.It is powered by an Intel ® Pentium ® II or Celeron™ microprocessor, has an XGA orSVGA color TFT display, a built-in floppydrive, a CD-ROM drive or a DVD drive, andan internal 56K modem with v.9...
Page 15 - S e t t i n g U p Yo u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s; S e c t i o n O n e
S e t t i n g U p Yo u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s S e c t i o n O n e Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview of LifeBook C Series Features . . . . 3 Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 6 Left-side Panel Components . ....
Page 16 - Section One; UNPACKING
S e c t i o n O n e 2 Section One SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIES FROM FUJITSU This section describes how to set up yourLifeBook C Series from Fujitsu. We stronglyrecommend that you read it before using yournotebook – even if you are already familiar withnotebook computers. UNPACKING When you rece...
Page 17 - Latest high-speed Intel mobile processor.
One S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 3 OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK C SERIES FEATURES The LifeBook C Series is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with avariety of features, including: (See Appendices, pages 92–94, fo...
Page 18 - P O I N T
S e c t i o n O n e 4 ■ LapLink Professional for file transfers.(Cable not provided.) ■ Microsoft Works for business applicationsincluding word processing, spreadsheets and databases. ■ Quicken® Basic 99 for money management. ■ PC-Doctor for system diagnostics. ■ PMSet 98 for system power management...
Page 19 - COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
One S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 5 Figure 1-3 LifeBook C Series with Display Open Display Panel Status Indicator Panel Keyboard ErgoTrac Pointing Device Closed Cover Switch Built-in Microphone Display Panel Latch COMPONEN...
Page 20 - TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
S e c t i o n O n e 6 TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS Display Panel Latch This latch locks and releases the display panel.When the display panel is released it pops upslightly to make it easier to open. (Figure 1-3 . ) Display Panel This is a color LCD panel with back lighting forthe display of text and gr...
Page 21 - LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS; Power Switch
One S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 7 second application of your choice when thepanel is set as an application launcher, and isthe Play button when it is set as an AudioPlayer. The LCD display in the middle of theplayer disp...
Page 22 - The button to the left of the card slots; RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS; (See Volume Control on page
S e c t i o n O n e 8 PC Card Slots The 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 PCCards.) The button to the left of the card slots locks the card(s) in place, and the buttons tothe right of the slots eject the card(s) f...
Page 23 - REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
One S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 9 REAR PANEL COMPONENTS PS/2 Port The port allows you to connect an externalPS/2 keyboard, mouse, or numeric keypad. (Figure 1-7 . ) Modem (RJ-11) Jack This is the jack for attaching a tel...
Page 24 - BOTTOM COMPONENTS; Main Unit and Configuration Label
S e c t i o n O n e 10 BOTTOM COMPONENTS Main Unit and Configuration Label This label shows the model number and otherinformation about your notebook. In additionthe configuration portion of the label has theserial number and manufacturer informationthat you will need to give your supportrepresentat...
Page 25 - Starting Your LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu; S e c t i o n T w o
Starting Your LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu S e c t i o n T w o Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Starting your LifeBook for the First Time . . . 13 Registering your LifeBook . . . . . . . . . . 16 Learning About Your Operating Syste...
Page 26 - SECTION TWO; POWER SOURCES; Connecting the Power Adapters; To Connect the AC Adapter; To Connect the Optional Auto/airline Adapter
S e c t i o n T w o 12 SECTION TWO STARTING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIESFROM FUJITSU This section describes the initial power on andsetup of your notebook. It provides informa-tion on power sources, powering on, shuttingdown, initial software setup and the registrationof your LifeBook C Series. POWER SOUR...
Page 27 - DISPLAY PANEL; Opening the Display Panel
Two S t a r t i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 13 DISPLAY PANEL Opening the Display Panel Lifting the latch releases the top of the displaypanel from the front of the notebook body.When the display panel is released it pops upslightly to...
Page 28 - Depending on the nature of; Getting Started
S e c t i o n T w o 14 When powered On, your notebook carries out aPower On Self Test (POST) to check the inter-nal parts and configuration. If a fault is found ashort series of beeps will sound and/or an errormessage will be displayed. (See Troubleshooting on pages 80-82.) Depending on the nature o...
Page 29 - Registration; icon on your; Final Settings
Two S t a r t i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 15 Once you have setup your LifeBook to dial out,Windows 98 SE will make a free telephone callwhich will test these settings. If the call isunsuccessful, you will be returned to the phoneset...
Page 30 - LifeBook Registration; REGISTERING YOUR LIFEBOOK; What are the benefits of registering?
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 registerduring the Welcome process you can double-click on the LifeBook Registration icon on your desktop and then follow the instructions. You may als...
Page 31 - Tutorials; POWER OFF; If you turn off; Shut Down
Two S t a r t i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 17 LEARNING ABOUT YOUROPERATING SYSTEM ANDAPPLICATION SOFTWARE Tutorials All operating systems and most softwareapplications have tutorials built-in. We highlyrecommend that you step through...
Page 32 - After shutting down from Windows turn off; RESTARTING THE SYSTEM; Restart; You may also select
S e c t i o n T w o 18 If you are going to store your notebook for amonth or more, take the following precautions: 1. After shutting down from Windows turn off your notebook using the power switch. 2. Close your notebook display panel. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter. 4. Remove the batteries and store ...
Page 33 - Using Your LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu; S e c t i o n T h r e e
Using Your LifeBook C Series from Fujitsu S e c t i o n T h r e e Status Indicator Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Integrated ErgoTrac Pointing Device . . . . . 26 Using the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Volume Control . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 34 - STATUS INDICATOR PANEL; Power Indicator
SECTION THREE USING YOUR LIFEBOOK C SERIESFROM FUJITSU This section describes the indicators, buttons,connections, operating modes, and software ofyour LifeBook C Series and their uses. STATUS INDICATOR PANEL The Status Indicator panel is located in therecess just above the keyboard. (Figure 3-1.) T...
Page 35 - The Battery
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 21 cold to charge. (Figure 3-1 . ) The Battery Charging indicators operate whether thenotebook is Off or On. The symbols inside the battery outline of theBattery Level indicator show the power ...
Page 36 - Close; Hard Drive Access Indicator
S e c t i o n T h r e e 22 P O I N T You can disable the DVD/CD automaticinsertion function if you wish. DVD/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The DVD/CD-ROM Access indicator tells youthat the DVD/CD-ROM drive is being accessed.The DVD/CD-ROM Access indicator will flashwhen the software tries to access ...
Page 37 - Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator; BATTERY
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 23 Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator The Floppy Disk Drive Access indicator tellsyou a floppy disk drive is being accessed. TheFloppy Disk Drive Access indicator will flashwhen your software t...
Page 39 - Self Help Center
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 25 C A U T I O N Using heavy current devices such as LANcards or frequent DVD/CD-ROM accessesmay prevent charging completely. ■ Make sure the percentage charge is showninside the Battery Level ...
Page 40 - (See Power Off on pages 17 for
S e c t i o n T h r e e 26 Once your notebook goes into Critical LowBattery Suspend mode, you will be unable toresume operation until you provide a source ofpower either from an AC adapter, an optionalauto/airline adapter, or a charged battery.Critical Low Battery Suspend mode shows onthe Status ind...
Page 42 - USING THE KEYBOARD; Fn
S e c t i o n T h r e e 28 P O I N T The interval between presses for doubleclicking, and other parameters of pointingand selecting, can be adjusted with theselections in the dialog box of the mouseicon in your Windows Control Panel. Dragging Dragging means moving the cursor over anobject, pressing ...
Page 43 - key while; Cursor Keys
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 29 P O I N T When an external numeric keypad isconnected to the notebook the NumLk mode enables the external keypad. Thebuilt-in keyboard numeric keypad can beused by holding down the Fn key wh...
Page 44 - (Please see pages 37–39 for; Windows Keys; VOLUME CONTROL; FLOPPY DISK DRIVE
S e c t i o n T h r e e 30 Each setting source puts an upper limit on thevolume which can be set by the other sources. Forexample if the hardware volume control is turnedall the way down, your software volume controlsettings have no effect. By the same token, if theoperating system has the sound tur...
Page 45 - Loading a Floppy Disk; and press the Eject button.
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 31 Loading a Floppy Disk Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive –shutter side first and label up – until the Ejectbutton pops out. (Figure 3-7.) C A U T I O N If you eject the disk whi...
Page 46 - Care of Floppy Disk Drive and Disks; Make sure there is power to your notebook.
S e c t i o n T h r e e 32 Care of Floppy Disk Drive and Disks ■ Avoid storing the floppy disk drive anddisks in extremely hot and cold locations,or in locations subject to severetemperature changes. ■ Keep the floppy disk drive and disksout of direct sunlight and away fromheating equipment. ■ Avoid...
Page 47 - Care of DVDs and CD-ROMs; LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 33 ■ If there was a protective sheet in the traywhen it was shipped, make sure ithas been removed. ■ Place the disk into the tray, label side up,with the hole in the center of the disksnapped o...
Page 48 - Click on Fujitsu LifeBook Application Panel.; HARD DRIVE; Formatting the Hard Drive; Any application software; INTERNAL MODEM
S e c t i o n T h r e e 34 Application Panel. The LifeBook ApplicationPanel is located in your start menu. It includes:Application Panel Setup, LifeBook ApplicationPanel Guide, Activate LifeBook ApplicationPanel and Deactivate LifeBook ApplicationPanel. The LifeBook Application Panel makesyour LifeB...
Page 49 - POWER MANAGEMENT
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 35 C A U T I O N The internal modem is not intended foruse with Digital PBX systems. Do notconnect the internal modem to a digitalPBX as it may cause serious damage tothe internal modem or your...
Page 50 - If it is visible
P O I N T Disabling the Suspend/Resume functionprevents it from being used to put yournotebook in Standby or Save-to-Diskmode. The resume function of the but-ton cannot be disabled. (See the Power Menu of the BIOS setup utility, pages43-44, for more information.) S e c t i o n T h r e e 36 Indicator...
Page 51 - Standby Mode; Timing out from lack of activity.; If it is visible and not flashing,; (See the BIOS guide on our
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 37 Standby Mode Standby mode, in Windows 98 SE, saves thecontents of your notebook’s system memoryduring periods of inactivity by maintainingpower to critical parts while turning off theCPU, th...
Page 52 - Default Method for using Save-to Disk Mode:; key together with the
P O I N T When 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 devices willbe re-initialized when the system restarts. S e c t i o n T h r e e 38 P O I N T The main advantage of using the Save-to-Disk functi...
Page 53 - By holding down the; key while pressing; Any; Idle Mode
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 39 P O I N T If you are using CD Player, your notebookwill not go into Suspend or Save-to-Diskmodes until you stop Quick Player. P O I N T Save-to-Disk mode will not operatewhen Resume On Modem...
Page 54 - been set in the BIOS setup utility.; DATA SECURITY; Hardware Data Security Features
S e c t i o n T h r e e 40 P O I N T Windows 98 SE has its own integratedpower management features that includethe functionality of those listed above.(Idle and Standby Mode) been set in the BIOS setup utility. (See pages 43-44.) Any attempt to access the hard drive will cause the hard drive to rest...
Page 55 - PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE; LapLink Professional
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 41 C A U T I O N Make sure you memorize your passwords,both hardware and software. If you for-get, you may not be able to use the note-book, and you will have to contact yourservice provider an...
Page 56 - The; Esc; key; BOOT SEQUENCE
S e c t i o n T h r e e 42 P O I N T Your LIfeBook C Series does not supportCPU Clock control. This option is notselectable in the Power Control tab ofPMSet 98. DVD Player If your unit comes with a DVD Player, you willalso have DVD Player pre-installed. This appli-cation will enable you to play DVD ...
Page 57 - BIOS SETUP UTILITY; The setup utility configures:; key during the boot; IDENTIFYING THE DRIVES; Drive Designators; Installed inside your notebook.
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 43 P O I N T When error messages occur seeSection Five, pages 80-82, for help in understanding the meaning andrequired actions to be taken. BIOS SETUP UTILITY The BIOS setup utility is a progra...
Page 58 - Entering the Setup Utility
S e c t i o n T h r e e 44 Entering the Setup Utility You can enter the setup utility whenever youturn on or reset the system. To do this: 1. Allow the system to start booting. 2. As soon as the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen, press the F2 key. 3. The Main menu of the setup utility then appears ...
Page 59 - Safe mode command prompt only; Enter; Enter
Thr ee U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 45 PHDISK allows you to perform five differentfunctions related to the Save-to-Disk space onyour internal hard drive. They are: 1. Allocate a space for the Save-to-Disk function. 2. Remove all ...
Page 61 - U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s; S e c t i o n F o u r
U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s S e c t i o n F o u r Lithium ion Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Parallel Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 USB Devices . . . . . . . . ....
Page 62 - SECTION FOUR; Lithium ion Battery
S e c t i o n F o u r 48 SECTION FOUR USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES Your LifeBook C Series has a number of userinstallable features: ■ A Battery bay on the underside of your note-book allows you to replace the internalLithium ion battery with a second one. ■ PC Card slots in the left side panel of yourn...
Page 63 - Replacing the Battery
Four U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 49 Replacing the Battery The battery is installed in the battery bay on theunderside of your notebook. (See Figure 4-1.) With the purchase of an additional battery, youcan have a fully charged spar...
Page 64 - Do not force cards into the slot.; Installing PC Cards in Your Notebook; PC CARDS; Some available PC Cards:; Caring for PC Cards
S e c t i o n F o u r 50 ■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlightor excessive heat. ■ Keep the cards dry. ■ Do not flex or bend the cards, and do notplace heavy objects on top of them. ■ Do not force cards into the slot. ■ Avoid dropping cards, or subjecting them to excessive vibration. Install...
Page 66 - device cannot be removed; Stop; PARALLEL PORT DEVICES
S e c t i o n F o u r 52 5. If the device cannot be removed message appears, save all files, close all applications, exit Windows 98 SE and then shutoff the power with the powerswitch. (See Power Off on page 17.) 6. Slide the lock toward the rear of your notebook to release the card. 7. Flip the eje...
Page 67 - STEREO LINE IN DEVICE; MOUSE, KEYBOARD OR KEYPAD; Pressing
Four U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 53 P O I N T Plugging in headphones disables thebuilt-in stereo speakers. STEREO LINE IN DEVICE Make sure that your stereo line in audio device,a cassette recorder, for example, is equippedwith an ...
Page 68 - THEFT PREVENTION LOCK
S e c t i o n F o u r 54 C A U T I O N Never remove screws except the onesspecifically shown in the directions forinstalling and removing the memoryupgrade module. To Install a Memory Upgrade Module: 1. Shut Down your notebook (see Power Off on page 17) and remove any power adapter (AC or auto/airli...
Page 70 - To Replace the original system memory:; See Power Off on page 17.; To Remove a Memory Upgrade Module:
S e c t i o n F o u r 56 To 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 small notch facing towards you. Ease your finger-nail under this notch, and lift the flap backexposing the memory upgrade slot. 8. Align the ...
Page 71 - Four; Installed
U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 57 Example: A system with 32MB of memory will display 640K System Memory, 31MBExtended Memory. When you have installed additional memory, thedisplay should change. The chart below showsyou the possible ...
Page 73 - T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g; S e c t i o n F i v e
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g S e c t i o n F i v e Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 80 Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Modem Setup and Commands . . . . ....
Page 75 - Conditions under which the problem occurred.; SPECIFIC PROBLEMS; User Problem Guides; you can do to correct the condition under; Possible Solution
Five T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 61 ■ PIN (Personal Identification Number) on thecard located in the service and support folder. ■ Conditions under which the problem occurred. ■ Any error messages that have occurred. ■ Hardware configuration. ■ T...
Page 76 - Audio Problems
S e c t i o n F i v e 62 Audio Problems There is no sound coming from 1. The volume knob is turned too low. 1. Adjust the volume control knob on the right the built-in speakers. side of your notebook. 2. The software volume control is set too low. 2. Adjust the sound volume control settings in your ...
Page 77 - ROM Access Indicator on page 22 for; Problem; Five
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 63 Notebook fails to recognize DVD/CD-ROM 5. Setup utility is set to something other than 5. Revise BIOS settings to set the Secondary (continued). DVD/CD-ROM or Auto for the Secondary Master correctly. (See Main menu ...
Page 78 - (See Floppy Disk Drive; Hard Drive Problems
S e c t i o n F i v e 64 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Floppy Disk Drive Problems You cannot access your floppy disk. 1. You tried to write to a write protected 1. Eject the floppy disk and set it to write floppy disk. enabled. (See page 31.) 2. Floppy disk is not loaded correctly. 2. Eje...
Page 79 - See Security menu in the BIOS guide. See; Keyboard or Mouse Problems
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 65 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Five You can not access your hard drive (continued). 2. The wrong drive designator was used by an 2. Verify drive designator used by application application when a bootable C...
Page 80 - See Boot Options Submenu; Modem Problems
S e c t i o n F i v e 66 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution You have connected an external keyboard or a 1. Your operating system software is not setup 1. Check your device and operating system mouse and it seems to be locking up the system. with the correct software driver for that device. do...
Page 81 - Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems; (See Parallel Port Devices, Serial Port Devices
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 67 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Five Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems You have installed a parallel-port device, 1. The device is not properly installed. 1. Remove and re-install the device. a seri...
Page 83 - Power Failures
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 69 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Five Power Failures You turn on your notebook and 1. The installed battery is completely 1. When the battery is dead there will be a nothing seems to happen. discharged, and ...
Page 92 - (See Video Features Submenu of the
S e c t i o n F i v e 78 Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The Built-in Display does not close. 1. A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck 1. Remove all foreign objects from between the display and the keyboard. the keyboard. The Built-in Display has bright or dark spots. 1. If the s...
Page 93 - Miscellaneous Problems
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 79 You have connected an external monitor 3. Your operating system software is not setup 3 Check your device and operating system and it does not come on (continued). with the correct software driver for that device. d...
Page 94 - POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES; nnnn Cache SRAM Passed; Where nnnn is the; nnnn Extended RAM Passed; Where nnnn; *Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP; Type of
S e c t i o n F i v e 80 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or youroperating system can generate and an explana-tion of each message. Error messages aremarked with an *. Comments in italics are sug-gestions of possible a...
Page 95 - *Invalid NVRAM media type
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 81 Five *Monitor type does not match CMOS – RunSETUP Monitor type not correctly identified in Setup. This error probably means your BIOS iscorrupted, run the Setup Utility and set all set-tings to the default condition...
Page 97 - EMERGENCY CD-ROM TRAY RELEASE; Examples of result codes are:; MODEM SETUP AND COMMANDS
Five T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 83 EMERGENCY CD-ROM TRAY RELEASE If for some reason the eject button fails, youcan open the CD-ROM tray with a paper clipor similar tool inserted into the eject hole in thefar right side of the front of the tray. ...
Page 98 - Recover Hard Drive without Format. This; (See the section Starting
C A U T I O N User data and user installed softwareCAN NOT be recovered from theEmergency Recovery CD. S e c t i o n F i v e 84 tents as they were originally shipped from thefactory. Most often this is necessary if files orsoftware programs (only those files/programsthat came pre-installed) become c...
Page 99 - To Run the Emergency Recovery Program; (For more information and
Five T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 85 To Run the Emergency Recovery Program To use this portion of the CD-ROM, your notebook must BOOT (upon power up or fullsystem reset/restart) from the CD-ROM drive. 1. Insert the Emergency Recovery CD in the CD-...
Page 100 - Device Drivers, Utilities and Read-me Files; Your notebook now has all of the software
S e c t i o n F i v e 86 Device Drivers, Utilities and Read-me Files The Emergency Recovery CD also includesdevice driver files/directories and specificLifebook model utilities that give you addition-al flexibility and functionality for using yourFujitsu notebook. This section of the CD is only avai...
Page 101 - C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e; S e c t i o n S i x
C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e S e c t i o n S i x Caring for Your Notebook . . . . . . . . . . 88 Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Page 102 - Keep it away from food and beverages.
■ 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 are no objects in the case pressingon the lid of your notebook. ■ Do not drop your notebook. ■ Clean your notebook with a damp, lint-freecloth. Do...
Page 103 - INCREASING BATTERY LIFE; or; Bright
Six C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u INCREASING BATTERY LIFE To increase battery life: 1. Power your notebook through the AC or optional auto/airline adapter whenever possible. 2. If your notebook is running on battery power all day, connect it ...
Page 105 - S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d G l o s s a r y; A p p e n d i c e s
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d G l o s s a r y A p p e n d i c e s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 LifeBook C Series General Specifications . . . 92 Pre-configured Models . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Page 106 - WARRANTY; Microprocessor; Latest high-speed Intel mobile processors.; MEMORY; minimum impedance 32 Ohms.; Communication
A p p e n d i c e s 92 APPENDICES SPECIFICATIONS AND GLOSSARY These appendices provide the hardware andenvironmental specifications for LifeBook CSeries notebooks. Specifications of particularconfigurations will vary. WARRANTY Your notebook is backed by a one yearInternational Limited Warranty andin...
Page 107 - Input/Output Connections; Appendices
A p p e n d i c e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 93 Adobe Acrobat Reader.McAfee VirusScan by Network Associates, Inc.PMSet 98.PC Doctor.Netscape Communicator. Input/Output Connections One combination PC Card slot accommodates Type III or two Type II.PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with Ca...
Page 108 - Power; PRE-CONFIGURED MODELS
A p p e n d i c e s 94 Power Batteries One Lithium ion battery, Rechargeable, 10.8V,3600mAh. Bridge Battery Your C Series notebook comes equipped witha bridge battery. A bridge battery allows acharged Lithium ion battery to be replacedwithout shutting down the system. The bridgebattery capacity is n...
Page 109 - GLOSSARY; bits of parallel binary information.
Appendices A p p e n d i c e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 95 GLOSSARY AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from awall outlet to the DC voltage needed to poweryour computer. Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-paneldisplays which has a tran...
Page 110 - The information a system stores and processes.
A p p e n d i c e s 96 Configuration The combination of hardware and software thatmakes up your system and how it is allocatedfor use. CRT Cathode Ray Tube. A display device which usesa beam of electronic particles striking a lumi-nescent screen. It produces a visual image byvarying the position and...
Page 111 - Federal Communication Commission.
Appendices A p p e n d i c e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 97 Extended Memory All memory more than the 640KB recognizedby MS-DOS as system memory. FCC Federal Communication Commission. Floppy Disk A spinning platter of magnetic data storagemedia which is highly flexible. GB G...
Page 112 - A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors.
MPU-401 A standard for MIDI interfaces and connectors. NTSC National TV Standards Commission. The standard for TV broadcast and receptionfor the USA. Operating System A group of control programs that convertapplication commands, including driverprograms, into the exact form required by aspecific bra...
Page 113 - Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory.
Appendices A p p e n d i c e s L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 99 Pixel The smallest element of a display, a dot of coloron your display screen. The more pixels perarea the clearer your image will appear. POST Power On Self Test. A program which is part ofthe BIOS which checks th...
Page 115 - I n d e x
Page 116 - Battery
I n d e x 102 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 94-95 AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Access Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Active-Matrix Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 17 Arrow Icon . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 117 - Floppy Disk; Index
I n d e x L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u 103 Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6, 13 DMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Double-click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Drive Designators . . . . ....
Page 118 - Memory
I n d e x 104 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 97 LifeBook Application Panel . . . . . 5-7, 33-34 LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16 Low Battery Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 LPT Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
