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Table of C ontents
T a b l e Preface o f C o n t e n t s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi Section One Setting Up Your LifeBook 400 Series Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Power Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting Your Computer for the First Time . 10 User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Tab l e Section Four o f C o n t en ts Section Five Appendices User Installable Features Troubleshooting RAM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Identifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 LifeBook 420D Specifications . . . . . . . . Installing a Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . .
P r e f a c e Preface The LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel Pentium microprocessor, has a built-in color display, a CD-ROM drive and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook 400 Series’ hardware and built-in system software. The LifeBook 400 Series is compatible with the IBM PC AT.
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P r e f a c e Conventions Used in the Guide In this manual, figures which show screens are intended as examples only, and screen and file names may diVer in actual use. Messages displayed by your LifeBook 400 Series appear in Courier type. Example: Starting MS-DOS Commands that you enter into your notebook using the keyboard appear in Courier type. Example: C:>DIR/P Keyboard keys are shown in boldface Helvetica type. Example: Fn, F1, Esc, and Ctrl.
S e c t i o n S e t ti n g U p Yo u r Li fe B o o k 4 0 0 Ser i e s Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Overview of Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Data Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Starting Your Notebook for the First Time . . 10 User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Learning About Your Operating System and Application Software . . . . . . . . . . .
S e c t i o n O n e Section ONE ■ ■ Setting Up Your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu This section describes how to set up your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. ■ ■ User’s Guide. Registration card and customer information pack. Microsoft Windows 95 Manual. Additional equipment and documentation depending on the option package you have purchased.
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 40 0 Se r i e s Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, connect the AC Adapter and follow the instructions on page 9 to accept the conditions for using the LifeBook 400 Series and for selecting the operating system you will use. When you have completed that setup process please complete and send in your registration card.
S e c t i o n O n e Component Identification For detailed specifications refer to Appendix A on pages 120–123. Display Panel Latch This latch locks and releases the display panel. LCD Display Panel This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for the display of text and graphics. Suspend/Resume Button The Suspend/Resume Button allows you to suspend computer activity without turning oV your notebook power, and to return it to an active state.
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 40 0 Se r i e s Display Latch LCD Display Status Indicator Display Stereo Speaker Brightness Control Keyboard Contrast Control Keyboard Removal Tab Suspend/Resume Button Closed Cover Switch Stereo Speaker TouchPad Pointing Device Multi-function Bay Keyboard Removal Tab Figure 1-5 LifeBook 400 Series with Display O
S e c t i o n O n e CAUTION Be sure you know what settings are active for your Suspend/Resume Button before you use it because misuse can result in data loss. (See the Power Savings Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility on page 68 for more information.) the front of the keyboard in place.Lifting the tabs is only necessary to access the Memory Expansion Chamber which is under the keyboard. (See pages 76–79 for more information.
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 40 0 Se r i e s Main Battery Eject Button This releases the Removable Main Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack for removal and installation. Power Switch This switch is the main power switch for your notebook. PS/2 Connector The connector allows you to connect an ext nal PS/2 keyboard, mouse, or numeric keypa Built-in Microphone The built-in microphone allows mono audio input to your notebook.
S e c t i o n O n e Parallel Interface Connector (LPT Port) The Parallel Interface Connector allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a parallel printer to your notebook. Tilt Adjustment Foot COM Port LPT Port Configuration Label External SVGA or Hi Res Monitor Connector This connector allows you to connect an external VGA or SVGA CRT or Hi-Res monitor.
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 40 0 Se r i e s Internal Hard Drive Chamber This chamber houses the internal hard drive. It should only be accessed for maintenance by an authorized maintenance provider. Power Sources Data Security Your notebook has three possible power sources: the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack, the AC Adapter, or the optional Auto Adapter.
S e c t i o n O n e Software Data Security Features The operating system and some applications have security features that are independent of the built-in hardware protection features that are controlled from the BIOS. See your software documentation for more information about these features. CAUTION Software security feature passwords may not be the same as the hardware security passwords.
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 40 0 Se r i e s Conditions of Use The first time you start your notebook you must confirm your acceptance of the copyright limitations for your pre-installed software. If you have purchased a unit which allows you to use a choice of operating systems you must choose between Windows 95 and Windows for Workgroups. Once you have chosen your operating system you cannot change your mind, the other system will not be available to you.
S e c t i o n O n e POINT If your system comes with Windows 95 only, you will find a Recovery CD-ROM packet in your accessories box. Please store the packet in a safe place in case there is a loss of data. (See Restoring Your Pre-installed Software from CDROM on page 114.) License of Windows 95 Read carefully and then click on the Next> Button. License Agreement Read the agreement carefully.
LifeBook 4 00 Series from Fuj Se t t i n g U p Yo u r L i fe B oo k 40 0 Se r i e s Installing Devices This screen will appear while your notebook loads the operating system and when it finishes it will automatically go to the next screen. CAUTION If you have chosen Windows for Workgroups please fill out the fulfillment coupon that came in the box with your notebook and send it, and the Windows 95 manual, to the address provided.
S e c t i o n O n e Learning About Your Operating System and Application Software Tutorials All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built-in. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application, even if you are familiar with the same application on a diVerent machine, an earlier version of the application, or with a similar product. Manuals In the accessories box you will find manuals for Windows 95 and other pre-installed software.
S e c t i o n Using Your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu Using Your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu . 16 Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Power Center by Fujitsu . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Special Operating System Features . . . . . . 22 Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device. . . . .
S e c t i o n T w o Section TWO Using Your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu This section describes the indicators, buttons, connections and operating modes of your LifeBook 400 Series and their use. Opening the Unit Lifting the latch releases the cover and allows your notebook to be opened.Lift the display backward until the screen is at a comfortable viewing angle. (Figure 2-1.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 400 Series CAUTION Do not operate the CD-ROM drive or attempt to open the tray unless your notebook is sitting on a flat surface and the adjustment feet are folded against the bottom of your notebook. Using a CDROM drive when it is not level may damage the drive or prevent proper operation. CAUTION When you are not using the adjustment feet be sure that they are folded flat against the bottom of your notebook.
S e c t i o n T w o Power Indicator The Power Indicator tells you when the system is operational. It is on steady when there is power to your notebook, and blinks when the system is in Suspend Mode. It goes off when the system has entered Save-to-Disk Mode, has entered the Windows 95 shutdown inactivity state, or the power is turned off from the Power Switch.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using CAUTION Turning off the power with the Power Switch or using the Suspend/Resume Button when any of the Access Indicators are On may cause loss of data and/or system errors. CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator The CD-ROM Access Indicator tells you a CD-ROM is being accessed. Your LifeBook 400 Series POINT If you do not wish to have the CD automatic insertion function you can disable it.
S e c t i o n T w o CAUTION If you switch off power using the Power Switch or operate the Suspend/Resume Button while any of the access indicators are on, you may cause data to be lost and/or a system error to occur. Hard Drive Access Indicator The Hard Drive Access Indicator tells you when the internal hard disk is being accessed. Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator The Floppy Disk Drive Access Indicator tells you a floppy disk is being accessed.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using The Power Bar icons allow you to go into Suspend Mode or Save-to-Disk Mode and to select power management features as well as accessing help screens. The AC Mode PM Setup allows you to set Power Savings parameters which your notebook will use whenever a power adapter is providing power. The Low Battery Mode PM Setup allows you to set Power Savings parameters which your notebook will use whenever the battery power reaches the low battery alarm level.
S e c t i o n T w o CAUTION After turning your notebook off, make sure that it has been off at least 10 seconds before turning the Power Switch to On. If you do not, it could cause a system error. When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that the battery is installed and charged, or that the AC Adapter or the Auto Adapter is connected and has power.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Using the Fujitsu Icon The Fujitsu Icon has product registration forms and instructions, change of address information and forms, contact information including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses and an accessory catalog with the information for ordering accessories for your notebook. Double click on the Icon and then on the selection you wish.
S e c t i o n ■ ■ T w o Remove any CD and/or floppy disk. Turn off your notebook using the Power Switch. ■ Close the notebook lid. ■ Disconnect the AC Adapter. ■ Remove the battery and store it separately in a cool dry place. Restarting the System When you wish to restart the system be sure that you follow the appropriate procedure for the operating system. The procedures are as follows: Windows 95 seconds or more you can restart your notebook with the Resume Button.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Battery The Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack is a rechargeable battery with an operating time of up to 2 hours depending on active Power Savings features and user activity levels. The battery operating time may become shorter than the reference value if it is used under the following conditions: ■ ■ ■ When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 5°C or a high of 35°C.
S e c t i o n T w o arrow is displayed just to the left of the battery icon on the Status Indicator. The percentage charge is also shown inside the Battery Icon. (Figure 2-4 on page 18.) The charging time from fully discharged is up to approximately 3 hours when your notebook is Off or in Suspend Mode. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is charging (up to approximately 9 hours with normal operating levels).
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Once your notebook goes into Dead Battery Suspend Mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an AC Adapter, or an optional Auto Adapter. Dead Battery Suspend Mode shows on the Status Indicator just like the normal Suspend Mode .O n ce you have provided power, you will need to press the Resume Button to resume operation. In the Suspend Mode, your data can be maintained for sometime.
S e c t i o n T w o POINT The left (primary) mouse button functions can also be performed with your finger on the TouchPad. You can disable the TouchPad actuation of the button functions. (See TouchPad Pointing Device Sensitivity Adjustments on page 29.) Pad Clicking Double-Clicking Double-clicking means following the Clicking procedure above, but pressing the pointing device button twice in rapid succession. Double click works with either the left or the right button.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Dragging Dragging means selecting an item with the pointing cursor, and while keeping the left (primary) pointing device button depre s s ed ,m oving the cursor to the desired location,then releasing the button .( F i g u re 2-8.) Dragging can also be done on the TouchPad without use of the button – two light taps ending with the finger on the pad and then moving. The function of dragging can be can be adjusted from the Mouse Icon in the Windows Control Panel.
S e c t i o n T w o POINT The Integrated TouchPad Pointing Device and/or an external mouse are also used for moving the cursor around the screen. Figure 2-10 Cursor Keys Figure 2-9 Numeric Keypad Function POINT When an external keypad is connected to your notebook the NumLock Mode enables the external keypad and disables the built-in keyboard numeric keypad.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Pressing F5 while holding down the Fn key allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled,displays with less than 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.) Pressing F10 while holding down the Fn key allows you to change your selection of where to send the display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice.
S e c t i o n T w o Loading a Floppy Disk To load, insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive,shutter side first and label up, until the Eject Button above the floppy disk drive opening pops out.(Figure 2-11) POINT When there is no floppy disk in the drive, the Eject Button is flush with the front of your notebook.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using To prevent data stored on a floppy disk from being erased,slide the write protect tab on the floppy disk to open up the small hole. This makes the disk write-protected. When you want to write data to that disk,slide the write-protect tab the other way to close the small hole. CAUTION Formatting a previously used floppy disk is an effective method of clearing a disk as long as you realize that ALL the information on the disk will be erased.
S e c t i o n T w o open the CD-ROM holder tray, the tray will come out a short distance. Gently pull the tray out until a CD-ROM can be easily placed in the tray. ■ Make sure that the protective sheet that was in the tray when it was shipped has been removed. ■ Place a CD into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the CD snapped onto the raised circle in the center of the tray. ■ Tray Release Button Close the tray.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 400 Series Care of CD-ROMs CD-ROMs are precision devices and will function reliably if given reasonable care. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ CAUTION Always store a CD-ROM in its case when it is not in use. When removing a CD-ROM from its case, press down on the holder’s center while lifting out the CD-ROM by its edges. Always handle a CD-ROM by the edges and avoid touching the surface. Avoid storing any CD-ROM where there are temperature extremes.
S e c t i o n T w o from the original source. When doing a recovery remember that you must allocate space for the Save-to-Disk function if you have it enabled. (See Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation on page 73 for more information.) Power-Saving Modes Your LifeBook 400 Series features several options for conserving power. One power savings method is to turn the display brightness down.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your LifeBook 400 Series not flashing, your notebook is fully operational. If it is visible and flashing, your notebook is in Suspend Mode. If it is not visible,the power is Off, or your notebook is in the Save-to-Disk Mode. (See page 69.) If the Battery Condition Status Indicator is On when the Power Indicator is Off the battery is charging or you are in the Save-to-Disk Mode. POINT The Suspend/Resume Button can be disabled.
S e c t i o n T w o ■ CAUTION If you are running your notebook on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your notebook is in Suspend Mode, though not as fast as when fully operational. With a fully charged Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack the Suspend Mode will maintain your status for approximately 24 hours or more.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using Your notebook’s RAM typically stores the file(s) on which you are working, the open application(s) and any other data required to support the operation(s) in progress. When the Save-toDisk function is activated your notebook saves the contents of the RAM to a file on the internal hard disk,and then automatically shuts off power to most of your notebook. Just enough power is left on to recognize the Suspend/ Resume Button and restart the rest of your notebook.
S e c t i o n T w o CAUTION Save-to-Disk Mode cannot be used as factory configured if a RAM Module has been added because insufficient disk space has been allocated for the added memory. Use the PHDISK Utility to increase the size of the Save-to-Disk file. (See the Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk File Allocation on page 73 for more information.) If you need help contact your support representative for recommendations. Standby Mode The Standby Mode is one of the Power-Savings parameters.
LifeBo ok 400 Series from Fuji tsu Using ■ Zoom Video port (PCMCIA Slot 0) for full motion video acceleration via a third party supplier PCMCIA card. Figure 1-5 on page 5, and Figure 1-7 on page 7 show the positions of the external audio features. Your LifeBook 400 Series comes with installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. The software includes the Microsoft Media Player. You start an application by double left-clicking on the application name.
POINT See the LapLink manual and application help screens for operating instructions for the LapLink application. The other applications will also have help screens. Infrared Communication Port Infrared IrDA-compatible communication is a function that allows for wireless data transfer. The following conditions may interfere with infrared communications: ■ CAUTION Do not move either device during communication as it may interrupt data transmission.
S e c t i o n C on f igu ri ng You r Lif eBo o k 4 00 Seri es Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Identifying the Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . . 46 Main Menu – Setting System Parameters. . . 48 Exiting from the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . 57 Advanced Menu – Setting Device Controls . . 57 Exiting from the Advanced Menu. . . . . . . 64 Security Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S e c t i o n T h r e e Section THREE The boot sequence is executed when: ■ Configuring Your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu This section explains the built-in BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS Setup Utility is required to set the date, time, power saving modes,data security passwords and other operating parameters of your notebook. POINT Boot Sequence Each time you power up or restart your LifeBook 400 Series,it goes through a standard boot sequence. This sequence includes the Power On Self Test.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries CAUTION Using the three keys Ctrl+Alt+Del at the same time to restart the system can result in lost data if used with some applications. The Setup Utility configures: ■ ■ ■ CAUTION A bootable CD-ROM may have either a floppy disk format or a hard disk format. When using a bootable CD-ROM, drive designations will automatically change according to which format is used. (See page 56 for more information.
S e c t i o n T h r e e POINT If the data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the Main Menu will appear. Entering the Setup Utility After a Configuration Change or System Failure If there has been a change in the system configuration that does not agree with the parame ter settings stored in the BIOS memory, or there is a failure in the system,the system beeps and/or displays an error message after the Power On Self Test.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries The following procedures allow you to navigate the Setup Utility menus: 6. To go to the Exit Menu from any other menu, press the Esc key. 1. To select a menu,use the cursor keys: Ó, È. 7. Pressing the F9 key resets all items in the current menu to the default values. 2. To select a field within a menu or a submenu, use the cursor keys: Õ, Ô. POINT 8.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Main Menu – Setting Standard System Parameters The Main Menu allows you to set or view the current System Parameters. Follow the preceding instructions for Navigating Through The Setup Utility to make any changes. Menu Fields: System Time: Sets the time. System Date: Sets the date. Diskette A: Sets what kind of floppy disk drive, if any is installed.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries System Memory: Your notebook automatically finds and displays the system memory capacity. Extended Memory: Your notebook automatically finds and displays the extended memory capacity. See Table 3-1 for default settings and available options. POINT System Time and Date can also be set from the operating system without using the Setup Utility.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-1 Options and Defaults for the Main Menu Parameter Options Default Description System Time Sets and displays the current time. Time is in a 24 hour format of hours:minutes:seconds with 2 digits for each.(HH:MM:SS) System Date Sets and displays the current date.Date is in a month/day/year numeric format with 2 digits each for month and day and 4 digits f or year. (MM/DD/YYYY) Diskette A 1.44MB, 3½"; Not Installed 1.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Table 3-1 Options and Defaults for the Main Menu Parameter Options Default Description Memory Cache [Disabled]; [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables/Disables the Memory Cache. System Memory 640KB Displays size of system memory, which is detected automatically and cannot be changed by the Setup Utility.
S e c t i o n T h r e e IDE Adapter – Submenu The IDE Adapter Submenus are identical and have the disk designator and capacity displayed at the top of the screen as well as on Main Menu. The fields of the submenu are: Autotype Fixed Disk: Allows you to activate a notebook effort to detect the type of disk drive connected to the interface.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Head: Sets the number of heads on the hard disk drive. This is a number between 1 and 16 which can be set by incrementing or typing in the number. Sectors/Track: Sets the number of sectors on the hard disk. This is a number between 0 and 63 which can be set by incrementing or typing in the number. Write Precomp: Sets the amount of write compression to be used in storing data on the hard disk.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-2 Options and Defaults for the IDE Adapter Submenu Parameter Options Default Autotype Fixed Disk: [Press Enter] Description Allows you to activate a computer effort to detect the type of disk drive connected to the interface. Type: Auto, None, 1-14,Rsrv, 16-39, User Auto 1081 MB Allows you to configure the interface for almost any hard drive. The numbers are 39 preset combinations of parameters. Selecting User lets you set each parameter marked with * individually.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Table 3-2 Options and Defaults for the IDE Adapter Submenu Parameter Options Default Description *Sectors/Track: A number between 0 and 63. When one of the preset combinations is selected the value set is displayed but cannot be changed from the screen. This field can only be changed from the screen when Type: is selected as User. Sets the number of sectors on the hard disk.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-2 Options and Defaults for the IDE Adapter Submenu Parameter Options Default Description *Transfer Mode: Standard, Fast PIO 1 – When one of the preset combinations is Selects the data movement method for the hard disk. Fast PIO 4. selected the value set is displayed but cannot be changed from the screen. This field can only be changed from the screen when Type: is selected as User. Enabled; Disabled.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Exiting from the Main Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on this menu, you can either exit from the Setup Utility, or move to another menu. If you wish to exit from the Setup Utility, press the Esc key or use the cursor keys to go to the Exit Menu. If you wish to move to another menu, use the cursor keys. See Navigating Through The Setup Utility on page 46 for more information.
S e c t i o n T h r e e The Integrated Peripherals is a submenu which allows changing of addresses, etc. The Audio Features is a submenu which allows the hardware address and interrupt levels of audio functions to be set. The Video Features is a submenu which allows setting of the display parameters, including routing of video signals to different displays.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Integrated Peripherals Submenu of the Advanced Menu The Integrated Peripheral Submenu fields are: Diskette Controller: Enables or disables the floppy disk drive controller. Serial Port: Sets the serial port A,the back panel COM connector, address and interrupt level. PCIC I/O Address: Sets the PCMCIA Card Interface Controller I/O address. SIR Port: Sets the serial infrared port address and interrupt level.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-3 Default Settings for the Integrated Peripherals Submenu of the Advanced Menu. Parameter Options Default Description Serial Port 3F8, IRQ 4; 2F8, IRQ 3; 3E8,IRQ 4; 2E8, IRQ 3; Auto; Disabled 03F8,IRQ 4 Sets the I/O address and interrupt level for the serial port on the back panel of your notebook. SIR Port 3F8,IRQ 4; 2F8, IRQ 3; 3E8,IRQ 4; 2E8, IRQ 3; Auto; Disabled 2F8, IRQ 3 Sets the I/O address and interrupt level for the internal serial infrared port.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Table 3-3 Default Settings for the Integrated Peripherals Submenu of the Advanced Menu.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Audio Features Submenu The Audio Features Submenu allows you to set the address and interrupt features of the builtin audio functions. The fields are: Figure 3-5 Audio Features Submenu POINT All I/O addresses in Table 3-4 are in hexadecimal. 62 Audio Control Interface I/O: Sets the Audio Control Interface I/O address. Audio: Enables or disables the ESS1878 sound chip . I/O Base Address: Sets the base address for the internal audio function.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Table 3-4 Default Settings for the Audio Features Submenu of the Advanced Menu. Parameter Options Default Description Audio Control Interface I/O: 800; 808;810; 818 800 Sets the Audio Control . Interface I/O address. Audio Enabled; Disabled Enabled When enabled the Audio is reported as a dynamic device in Windoow 95. When disabled the sub-items of Audio will not be displayed.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Video Features Submenu The Video Features Submenu fields are: Display: Selects where the video signal will be routed. The options are Simultaneous; Flat-Panel (built-in); CRT (external) and the default is Flat-Panel. Compensation: Enables or disables compensation which controls spacing on the display. When enabled displays with less than 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen. The default is Disabled.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Security Menu The Security Menu allows you to set up the data security features of your notebook to fit your operating needs and to view the current data security configuration. The default condition is no passwords required and no write protection. POINT If you set a password, write it down and keep it in a safe place.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Supervisor Password is: Supervisor Password is a display-only field. Enabled is displayed when the system supervisor password is set and Disabled when it is not. User Password is: User Password is a display-only field.Enabled is displayed when the general user password is set,and Disabled when it is not. Set Supervisor Password: This field allows you to set, change or cancel the Supervisor Password.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Fixed Disk Boot Sector: The Fixed Disk Boot Sector Field is used to set write protection for the sector of the boot disk which contains the operating system. When set to Write Protect BIOS will prevent any application from writing into the sector of the disk containing the operating system. When set to Normal there is no BIOS protection of the operating system. This feature provides some virus protection.
S e c t i o n T h r e e POINT Power Savings parameters can also be set without entering the Setup Utility, through the Power Center Software. The Power Savings Menu fields are: SUS/RES Switch: Smart Power Savings: Power Savings: Hard Disk Time-out: Video Time-out: Standby Time-out: Auto Suspend Time-out: Suspend Mode: Resume on Modem Ring: Resume on Time: Resume Time: SUS/RES Switch: You may choose to Enable or Disable the suspend function of the Suspend/Resume Button.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries will display the setting. If you choose to customize the parameters you will be able to se t this yourself. The options available vary from Off, which has no inactivity shutoff, to times from 1 minute to 16 minutes. Auto Suspend Time-out: The auto-suspend time-out parameter is the length of time without any I/O activity before your notebook goes into Suspend Mode.
S e c t i o n T h r e e Table 3-5 Power Savings Default Settings Parameter Video Time-out Hard Disk Time-out Standby Time-out Auto Suspend Time-out 70 Maximum Battery Life 30 sec 30 sec 1 min 5 min Maximum Performance Off Off Off 15 min Custom Off Off Off 15 min None Off Off Off Off
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Boot Sequence: The Boot Sequence possible sources are the internal hard drive, external floppy disk drive ,a n d whatever kind of drive is in the Multi-function Bay. The default order is floppy disk drive, hard drive and then CD-ROM. This is the order in which the BIOS will search for an operating system unless you change the numbers by using the cursor keys to select item and then press the + or – key to change the order.
S e c t i o n T h r e e display of error messages when the Power On Self Test finds problems. Floppy Check: The Floppy Check Field entry enables or disables the system from checking what kind of floppy disk is installed every time it boots up. Disabling this makes the boot a little bit faster. The default is Disabled. Exiting from the Boot Menu When you have finished setting the parameters on the Boot Menu, you can either exit from the Setup Utility or move to another menu.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu C on fi guri ng Your Li feB ook 400 S eries Get Default Values: Selecting Get Default Values will load the factory preset default values for all menu fields. When the load is complete the Setup Utility will display the message Default values have been loaded.[Continue] . When any key is pressed the Setup Utility will return to the Exit Menu. To return to another menu follow the directions in the Navigating Through The Setup Utility Section. (See page 46.) BIOS memory.
S e c t i o n T h r e e 3. Type PHDISK. 4. Press the Enter key. 5. The screen will display the amount disk space needed to perform the Save-to-Disk function with the current memory configuration and how much unused space is available on the internal hard drive. To find out details about the hard dr ive and the current Save-to-Disk space allocation, do the following: 1.Go to the MS-DOS prompt. (In Windows 95 go to the Start Menu and select MS-DOS Prompt.) 2.
S e c t i o n User Installable Features RAM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Installing a Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . 82 Optional External Installation of a Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . 82 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack . . . . . . 83 Multi-function Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Removable Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . 86 Installing Devices on the LPT Port . . . . . .
S e c t i o n F o u r Section FOUR ■ User Installable Features Your LifeBook 400 Series has a number of user installable features: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 76 PCMCIA slots in the left side panel of your notebook allows you to install PCMCIA cards or IC memory cards (SRAM card) or Zoom Video cards (Slot 0). A Multi-function Bay in the right front of your notebook allows you to install a modular CD-ROM drive, or a modular Floppy Disk Drive.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s CAUTION Keyboard Removal Tabs Do not use the keys to lift the keyboard. They could be damaged. CAUTION Be careful not to pinch the flat cable. CAUTION Do not attempt to install or remove a RAM Module if the notebook has been recently used. The surface areas under the keyboard can be very hot, and may injure you.
S e c t i o n F o u r 8. Insert the RAM Module at a 45° angle. (Figure 4-2.) Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector. CAUTION Before you install or remove the RAM Module, save changes and close all files. Turn power off to your notebook. (See Power Off on Page 23.) 9. Press the RAM Module down into the compartment until it lodges under the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. 10.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity When you have changed RAM capacity by adding or removing a RAM Module, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized all of the memory. When you turn the power on to your notebook for the first time after making the change check the display while the system is booting. Memory size and extended memory size is displayed briefly on the screen.
S e c t i o n F o u r Caring for PCMCIA Cards PCMCIA cardsare durable; however, you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with the PCMCIA card will provide specific information; however, you should pay attention to the following points: To keep out dust and dirt,store PCMCIA cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your notebook. ■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat. ■ Keep the cards dry.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r CAUTION Installing or removing a card while your notebook is in the process of going through the power on or power off sequence may damage the card and/or your notebook 3. Insert the PCMCIA card in the card slot, with the product name label facing up. (Figure 4-4.) 4. When the PCMCIA card is fully inserted, the Eject Button will pop out. 5.Flip this button toward the front of the notebook to fold it out of the way. 6.
S e c t i o n F o u r Installing a Theft Prevention Lock A physical security system lock can be installed on the right side of your notebook. (See Figure 1-7 on page 7 for the location of the lock slot.) Simply insert the key end of the security system in the slot, rotate 90 degrees and lock. To Install 3.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s To Remove Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack 3. Press firmly on the sides of the adapter connector next to the body of your notebook. There is a chamber in the bottom of the your notebook which contains the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack. Additional Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Packs or Lithium ion Battery Packs are available as options.
S e c t i o n F o u r To Install the Battery Pack 1. Save all files and close all applications. 2. Turn off the Power Switch and remove the AC Adapter. 3. With the battery connector toward the back of the notebook align the tracks on the side of the battery with the groves in the side of the bay. 4. Slide the battery toward the back of your notebook until it clicks into place. 5. Plug in the AC Adapter and charge the battery.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r To Install or Remove a Device in the Multi-function Bay 1. Put your notebook into Suspend Mode. I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s ■ CAUTION Be careful aligning and seating modules in the bay. If the fit is incorrect you may damage the bay or the module. If the module does not move easily, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the module in place. To Remove 2.
S e c t i o n F o u r Place the CD-ROM label side up with the hole in the center of the CD-ROM fitted onto the raised circle in the center of the tray. (See Figure 2-11 on page 32.) ■ Removable Floppy Disk Drive Installing External Monitors For information on the care and use o f the floppy disk drive see Floppy Disk Drive in Section Two on pages 31-33. When installing an external monitor, be sure that the connector is the right size, aligned,and fully seated.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s 4. Push the levers on the side of the docking device toward the back so that the ejector guides extend. 5. Carefully set the notebook on to the docking device so that the guides gently push into the holes in the bottom of the notebook. (See Figure 1-9 on page 8.) 6. Pull the levers forward until the notebook is firmly latched in place. 7. Verify that the docking device connectors are operational.
S e c t i o n User Installable Features RAM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 PCMCIA Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Installing a Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . 82 Optional External Installation of a Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . 82 Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack . . . . . . 83 Multi-function Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Removable Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . 86 Installing Devices on the LPT Port . . . . . .
S e c t i o n F o u r Section FOUR ■ User Installable Features Your LifeBook 400 Series has a number of user installable features: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 76 PCMCIA slots in the left side panel of your notebook allows you to install PCMCIA cards or IC memory cards (SRAM card) or Zoom Video cards (Slot 0). A Multi-function Bay in the right front of your notebook allows you to install a modular CD-ROM drive, or a modular Floppy Disk Drive.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s CAUTION Keyboard Removal Tabs Do not use the keys to lift the keyboard. They could be damaged. CAUTION Be careful not to pinch the flat cable. CAUTION Do not attempt to install or remove a RAM Module if the notebook has been recently used. The surface areas under the keyboard can be very hot, and may injure you.
S e c t i o n F o u r 8. Insert the RAM Module at a 45° angle. (Figure 4-2.) Press the connector edge of the module firmly down and into the connector. CAUTION Before you install or remove the RAM Module, save changes and close all files. Turn power off to your notebook. (See Power Off on Page 23.) 9. Press the RAM Module down into the compartment until it lodges under the retaining clip. You will hear a click when it is properly in place. 10.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r Checking the Computer Recognition of New Memory Capacity When you have changed RAM capacity by adding or removing a RAM Module, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized all of the memory. When you turn the power on to your notebook for the first time after making the change check the display while the system is booting. Memory size and extended memory size is displayed briefly on the screen.
S e c t i o n F o u r Caring for PCMCIA Cards PCMCIA cardsare durable; however, you must treat them with care. The documentation supplied with the PCMCIA card will provide specific information; however, you should pay attention to the following points: To keep out dust and dirt,store PCMCIA cards in their protective sleeves when they are not installed in your notebook. ■ Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or excessive heat. ■ Keep the cards dry.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r CAUTION Installing or removing a card while your notebook is in the process of going through the power on or power off sequence may damage the card and/or your notebook 3. Insert the PCMCIA card in the card slot, with the product name label facing up. (Figure 4-4.) 4. When the PCMCIA card is fully inserted, the Eject Button will pop out. 5.Flip this button toward the front of the notebook to fold it out of the way. 6.
S e c t i o n F o u r Installing a Theft Prevention Lock A physical security system lock can be installed on the right side of your notebook. (See Figure 1-7 on page 7 for the location of the lock slot.) Simply insert the key end of the security system in the slot, rotate 90 degrees and lock. To Install 3.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s To Remove Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack 3. Press firmly on the sides of the adapter connector next to the body of your notebook. There is a chamber in the bottom of the your notebook which contains the Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack. Additional Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Packs or Lithium ion Battery Packs are available as options.
S e c t i o n F o u r To Install the Battery Pack 1. Save all files and close all applications. 2. Turn off the Power Switch and remove the AC Adapter. 3. With the battery connector toward the back of the notebook align the tracks on the side of the battery with the groves in the side of the bay. 4. Slide the battery toward the back of your notebook until it clicks into place. 5. Plug in the AC Adapter and charge the battery.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r To Install or Remove a Device in the Multi-function Bay 1. Put your notebook into Suspend Mode. I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s ■ CAUTION Be careful aligning and seating modules in the bay. If the fit is incorrect you may damage the bay or the module. If the module does not move easily, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the module in place. To Remove 2.
S e c t i o n F o u r Place the CD-ROM label side up with the hole in the center of the CD-ROM fitted onto the raised circle in the center of the tray. (See Figure 2-11 on page 32.) ■ Removable Floppy Disk Drive Installing External Monitors For information on the care and use o f the floppy disk drive see Floppy Disk Drive in Section Two on pages 31-33. When installing an external monitor, be sure that the connector is the right size, aligned,and fully seated.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu U s e r I n s ta l l a b l e F ea t ur e s 4. Push the levers on the side of the docking device toward the back so that the ejector guides extend. 5. Carefully set the notebook on to the docking device so that the guides gently push into the holes in the bottom of the notebook. (See Figure 1-9 on page 8.) 6. Pull the levers forward until the notebook is firmly latched in place. 7. Verify that the docking device connectors are operational.
S e c t i o n T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Identifying the Problem. . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Power On Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 110 Emergency CD-ROM Tray Release . . . . . 113 Installing and Removing the Internal Hard Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Restoring Your Pre-installed Software from CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S e c t i o n F i v e Section FIVE Troubleshooting The LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field. However, you may encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the spot, or problems with peripheral devices,that you can solve by replacing the device. The information in this section helps you to isolate and resolve some of these straightforward problems, and to identify failures that require service.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ■ Any error messages that have occurred. ■ Hardware configuration. ■ Type of printer connected, if any. diagnostic tests to find the nature of your problem. Messages will be displayed on the screen explaining what is being done and g iving any instructions that you need. See the Configuration Label on the botttom of your notebook for configuration and serial numbers.(Refer to Figure 1-9 on page 8.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution You turn on your notebook and nothing seems to happen. 1. The Main Battery is completely discharged and there is no Power Adapter (AC or Auto) installed. 1. When the battery is dead there will be a beep when the Power Switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend Mode. (See page 26.) Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery. (See pages 17-18.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 3. The Battery is completely discharged and the power adapter (AC or Auto) has no power from the AC outlet or the car’s cigarette lighter. 3. When the battery is dead there will be a beep when the Power Switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend Mode. (See page 26.
S e c t i o n Problem 94 F i v e Possible Cause Possible Solution 5. Power Switch not actually in the On Position. 5. Try the Resume Button. If that doesn’t work slide the Power Switch firmly to the rear, pause and then firmly to the front. If you shut down your notebook from Windows 95 you are really in special suspension mode,the power is on and you can restart with the Resume Button unless it is disabled. 6. The Battery is faulty and there is no power adapter (AC or Auto) installed. 6.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Your notebook turns off all by itself. 1. The Power Savings parameters are set for auto timeouts which are too short for your operating style. 1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does not restore operation,push the Resume Button. You may want to close the application and Go to the Setup Utility Power Savings Menu and adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Your notebook won’t work on battery alone. 1. The installed battery is dead. 1. When the battery is dead there will be a beep when the Power Switch is turned on and the notebook will immediately go into Dead Battery Suspend Mode. (See page 26.) Replace the Battery with a charged one or install a power adapter. 2. No battery is installed. 2. Install a charged battery. (See Installing the Battery Pack on pages 83-84.) 3.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The batteries seem to discharge too quickly. 1. You are running an application which uses a great deal of power because of frequent hard disk access or CD-ROM access, use of a modem PCMCIA Card or of a PCMCIA LAN Card. 1. Use a power adapter for this application when at all possible. 2. The Power Savings features may be disabled. 2.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The built-in display is blank when you turn o n your notebook. 1. Something is pushing on the Closed C over Switch. (See Figure 1-5 on page 5.) 1. Clear the Closed Cover Switch. 2. The notebook is set for an external monitor only. 2.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it. 1. The notebook has gone into Standby Mode, Suspend Mode or Save-to-Disk Mode because you have not used it for a period of time. 1. Use the keyboard or pointer and if that does not restore operation, push the Resume Button.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The application display uses only a p ortion of the screen and is surrounded by a dark band. 1. You are running an application that does not support 800x600 resolution display and display compression is enabled. 1. Display compression gives a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 800x600 resolution.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Time and Date as shown in Windows 95 is not changing. 1. Windows 95 Power Management setting is turning off the clock. 1. Open the Power Control Panel and set Power Management to Advanced. The Suspend/Resume Button does not work. 1. The Suspend/Resume Button is disabled from the Power Savings Menu of the Setup Utility. 1. Enable the button from the Power Savings Menu of the Setup Utility.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to locking up the system. 1. The operating system software is not setup with the correct software driver for that device. 1. Check the device and operating system documentation and activate the proper driver. You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on. 1. The BIOS Setup is not set to enable the external monitor. 1.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution The system powers up, and displays power on information, but fails to load the operating system. 1. The boot sequence settings of the Setup Utility are not compatible with the configuration. 1. Enter the Setup Utility and adjust the Boot Sequence settings from the Boot Menu on page 71. 2. You have a secured system requiring a password to load the operating system. 2.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution You cannot access the floppy disk. 1. Security is set to p rotect access to floppy disk data. 1. Verify your password. 2. Diskette is not loaded correctly. 2. Eject diskette and check orientation and re-insert. (See Floppy Disk Drive on page 31.) 3. BIOS Setup Utility has Diskette Controller as Disabled. 3. Revise the Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Submenu settings. (See Advanced Menu on pages 58-61.) 4.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem You have installed a parallel-p ort device, or a serial-port device. Your notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly. Possible Cause Possible Solution 4. You may have the wrong I/O address selected for the PCMCIA device. 4. See the PCMCIA Card documentation and software documentation to determine the required I/O address. (See also PCIC I/O Address on pages 59 and 61.) 5.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem There is no sound coming from the built-in speakers. An error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook turn on (boot) sequence. 106 Possible Cause Possible Solution 5. The device and another device are assigned the same I/O address. 5. Check all I/O addresses in the BIOS Setup Utility and the other installed hardware and software and make sure there are no duplications. 1. The volume knob is turned too low. 1.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Error Messages are displayed when the CDROM drive is not installed. Messages are: Possible Solution 1. There are 3 messages that may be displa yed during the boot sequence for your notebook when there is no CD-ROM drive in the Multi* CD-ROM Drive not ready, aborting function Bay. When you are using Windows installation 95 these messages flash by quickly and the Windows 95 system loads.
S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The CD-ROM Access Indicator on the Status Indicator Panel blinks at regular intervals when no CD is in the tray or the CD-ROM drive is not installed. 108 Possible Cause Possible Solution 6. Wrong drive designator was used for CD-ROM in the application. 6. Verify drive designator used by application in use by operating system. When the operating system is booted from CD-ROM drive designations are automatically adjusted. (See Boot Menu on page 71.) 7.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start your notebook. 1. BIOS Setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS Setup Utility and it returned to original settings. 1. Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. The BIOS CMOS hold-up battery has failed. 2. Contact your support representative for repairs.
S e c t i o n F i v e Power On Self Test Messages The following is an alphabetic list of error-andstatus messages which Phoenix BIOS and/or the operating system can generate and an explanation of each message.Error messages are marked with an *. Comments in italics are suggestions of possible actions for you to consider or risks resulting from ignoring the message. The most common errors are marked with a #.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative. *Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (where x = 1-4) Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified in the Setup Utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test.
S e c t i o n F i v e *Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus.BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address,it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure. Contact your support representative. *Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus.BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address,it displays ????. This is a potentially data destroying failure.
LifeBook 4 00 Series fr om Fujitsu T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g nnnn System RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system RAM in kilobytes successfully tested. Installing and Removing the Internal Hard Drive There is a bay in the bottom of your notebook which contains the internal hard drive. The hard drive only needs to be changed if there is a serious drive failure.
S e c t i o n F i v e To Remove the Hard Drive: 1. Turn off your notebook using the Power Switch and remove any Power Adapter. 2. Tilt and slide the disk drive gently into the chamber being careful not to kink the flat cable. 2. Remove the four screws from the Hard Drive Chamber in the bottom panel of your notebook.(Figure 5-2.) 3. Push the disk drive down gently but firmly. 3. Carefully remove the cover. 4.
S e c t i o n Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 116 Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . .
S e c t i o n S i x Section SIX Care and Maintenance If you use your LifeBook 400 Series from Fujitsu carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the notebook and the battery pack. Caring for Your Notebook ■ ■ ■ ■ The LifeBook 400 Series is a durable but sensitive electronic device. Treat it with respect and care. Make a habit of transporting it in a suitable carrying case. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep it away from food and beverages.
A p p e n d i c e s Specifications and Glossary Appendix A Specifications . . . . . . . . . . 120 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 LifeBook 420D Specifications . . . . . . . . 120 Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Appendix B Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . .
A p p e n d i c e s Appendix A Specifications Appendix A provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your LifeBook 400 Series and its peripherals. Warranty Your notebook is backed by a limited warranty in the US and includes toll-free technical support; call 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487.) Check your service guide for terms and conditions. Lifebook 420D Specifications Microprocessor Intel Pentium 54CSLM 120 MHz with L1 cache and PCI Bus Architecture. Memory System Memory 8MB EDO RAM.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu A p p e n d i c e s Some units offer a choice of Microsoft Windows 95 or MS-DOS 6.22 and Microsoft Windows 3.1. Others dependent on options purchased. Input/Output Connections PCMCIA one Type III/two Type I/II slot: Standard 2.1 with Zoom Video port (Slot 0). One 6-pin mini DIN PS/2 compatible connector, for external keyboard, external mouse or external numeric keypad.
A p p e n d i c e s Standard charge (normal use with limited CD and hard disk access) in approximately nine (9) hours or more. AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC,45W, supplying 16V DC to the Notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC02 which includes an AC cable (Also supports FPCAC01A). Optional Auto Adapter Autosensing 12/24V DC supplying 16V DC to the Notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCCBA01A.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu A p p e n d i c e s Mini-Docking Station, Fujitsu Model FPCDS02. The Mini-Docking Station provides connections for: RS232 Serial Devices (COM Port). Parallel Devices (LPT Port). VGA/SVGA Monitor. Mouse (PS/2). Keyboard (PS/2). Optional Modem telephone line (RJ-11) (Remove for use with LifeB ook Model 420D). Two Type II/one Type III PCMCIA slots. Ethernet port (RJ-45). The Mini-Docking Station is powered from AC power using the power cord.
A p p e n d i c e s Appendix B Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage ne eded to power your notebook. Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen. ATA Asynchronous Terminal Adapter. Auto Adapter A device which converts the DC voltage from an automobile cigarette lighter to the DC voltage needed to power your notebook. BIOS Built-in Operating System.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu A p p e n d i c e s stored on a series cylindrical drums. The head designates the reading device, similar to the head on a cassette recorder only mounted on a movable arm. Another addressing method is LBA. CMOS RAM Complementary metal oxide semiconductor random access memory. This is a technology for manufacturing random access memory which requires very low levels of power to operate. COM Port Abbreviation for communication port.
A p p e n d i c e s DSTN Double Super Twisted Nematic. An LCD with an extra compensating layer between the main display and the rear polarizer which results in nearly pure black and white images. ECP Electromagnetic Compatibility Program:a set of standards for communication and interconnection between electronic devices. EPP Enhanced Parallel Port. ESD Electro-static Discharge. The sudden discharge of electricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu A p p e n d i c e s IrDA Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier. LCD Liquid Crystal Display. A type of display which makes images by controlling the orientation of crystals in a crystalline liquid. IRQ Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an ext ernal event has occurred which needs to be processed.
A p p e n d i c e s Operating System A group of control programs that convert application commands,including driver programs,into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of microprocessor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment. Parallel Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred as a block of bits simultaneously with a wire for each bit in the block and with other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu A p p e n d i c e s Reset The act of reloading the operating system. A reset erases all information stored in RAM. Restart See Reset. Resume To proceed after interruption. In a computer this refers to returning to active operation after having been in one of the suspension states. ROM Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which information is stored by physically altering the material.
A p p e n d i c e s SVGA Super VGA. System Clock An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchronizes the operation of the system and is counted to provide time of day and date. TFT Thin Film Transistor – A technology for flat display panels which uses a thin film matrix of transistors to control each pixel of the display screen individually. UL Underwriters Laboratories – An independent organization that tests and certifies the electrical safety of devices. VGA Video Graphics Array.
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I n d e x 1st DMA Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Autotype Fixed Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . 52,54 2nd DMA Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Application key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Back-up disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 32 Bit I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Backup disks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 AC Adapte . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu I n d e x Block transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,55 Carrying case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Clock error . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 Boot device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . 16,35, 45,86,114 Closed Cover Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,99 Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72,103 CD-ROM access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 COM (serial) Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n d e x Ctrl+Alt+De . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Display screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ctrl+Alt+Del . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Display video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Direct memory access . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 DMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59,61 Customize . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu I n d e x Emergency Recovery CD-ROM. . . . . . . . 12 External Floppy Disk Drive . . 6,76, 82 121-122 Floppy disk access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 EPP Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 External keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . 101-102 Floppy Disk Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . 32 Erial infrared port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 External keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Error message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n d e x Get Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Help screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Internal audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62-63 Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Hi Res . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Internal audio I/O address . . . . . . . . . . 63 Half Duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Hi-Res . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,121 Internal hard disk . . . . . . . . . . . 20,35,37 Hard disk . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu I n d e x Keyboard Removal Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LPT connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mini-Docking Station . . . . . . . . . . 86,123 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LPT Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,86,122 Model number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LapLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Main Menu. . . . . . . . . . . 45,48,52,57,79 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n d e x Nickel Metal Hydride Battery Pack . . . . 9,22 25,83,116,121 Num Lk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Number format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,29 NumLock Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 NumLock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Oot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Opening the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Operating System . . . . 10-11,67,72, 103,111 Operating temperature . . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu I n d e x Power Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 20,25,36,68 Power-Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Recovery CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Power Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Pre-installed software . . . . . . . . . . 11,114 Release latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Power Icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Primary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Removable Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . .
I n d e x Save-to-Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39,74 Shorted Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40,98-99 Save-To-Disk File Allocation . . . . . . . 36,73 Shutdown sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Standby Time-out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Save-to-Disk Mode. . . 18,21,36-39,66,69,99 ShutoV procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Start key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 SAVE2DSK.BIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeB ook 40 0 Series from Fuj itsu I n d e x Suspend Mode. . . . . . . . . 18, 21,26,36-38, 69,80,99-100 Suspend Mode.To Install or Remove a Device in the . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 VGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,121 Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . 82,122 Video compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Theft Prevention Lock Slot . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Video Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I n d e x Windows 95 Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Windows 95 Shutdown Menu . . . . . . . . 44 Windows auto insertion function . . . . . . 108 Windows Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Windows for Workgroups. . . . . . . . . . . 11 Windows Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Write compression. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Write Precomp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53,55 Write protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33,67 Write protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
