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Section Two

Getting to Know Your LifeBook

Overview

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

LifeBook Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Valuable LifeBook Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Left-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Right-Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Status Indicator Panel

Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

AC Adapter Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Battery Level Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Battery Charging Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive

Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hard Drive or Removable

Media Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Floppy/SuperDisk Drive Access Indicator . . . . . . 18

PC Card Access Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

NumLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

CapsLock Indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ScrLk Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Keyboard

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Touchpad Pointing Device

Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Double-Clicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Dragging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Touchpad Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Volume Control

Controlling the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting the Hardware

Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Flexible Bay Devices

Removing and Installing

Modular Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

LifeBook Application Panel

Application Panel Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Configuring your LifeBook

Application Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Pre-Installed Software

Learning About Your Application Software. . . . . 28

PC Doctor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LapLink Professional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Microsoft Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Microsoft Press Interactive Training . . . . . . . . . . 28

McAfee VirusScan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

PMSet 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adobe Acrobat Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

LifeBook Application Panel Software . . . . . . . . . 28

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Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook S Series notebook

Overview

This section describes the components of your Fujitsu

LifeBook S Series notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.

UNPACKING

When you receive your notebook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.

For a Pre-configured model you should have:

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LifeBook S Series notebook from Fujitsu

(Figure 2-1)

AC adapter with AC power cord

(Figure 2-2)

Port Replicator (Figure 2-3)

External Floppy Disk Drive (Figure 2-4)

Lithium ion battery, pre-installed

Weight Saver

Phone/ Modem (RJ-11) telephone cable

Recovery and Application Restore CD-ROMs

Getting Started Guide

User’s Guide

Product Registration card

Product Catalog

International Limited Warranty Brochure

Microsoft Windows Manual and

Certificate of Authenticity

First Cabin Registration card and envelope

Depending on your configuration, one of the following devices is installed in the Flexible Bay:

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Modular 6x max DVD drive

Modular 4x, 4x, 20x max CD-RW drive

Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive

Depending on your configuration these devices may also come with your notebook:

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DVD software CD (for models with DVD drive)

CD-RW software CD (for models with CD-RW drive)

Modular USB Camera and software CD (custom configured models only)

Modular SuperDisk 120 drive

Modular second Lithium Ion battery

Modular PC Card slot adapter

Once you have checked and confirmed that your notebook system is complete, read through the following pages to learn about all of your notebook’s components.

Figure 2-2 AC Adapter

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Figure 2-3 Port Replicator

Figure 2-4 External Floppy Disk Drive

LIFEBOOK FEATURES

The Fujitsu LifeBook S Series notebook is a compact, yet powerful notebook computer available with a variety

of features, including: (See Specifications on page 91 for more information)

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Latest high-speed Intel mobile processor

SDRAM system memory

Clear, bright TFT display

Lithium Ion battery

Built-in 9GB or 6GB hard drive

Trident® CR9525DVD graphics controller,

2.5MB of video RAM

External monitor support with simultaneous display capabilities

LifeBook Application Panel

Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with

V.90 support

Internal Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) network interface card with RJ-45 connector

Flexible Bay which can support the following devices:

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Modular 4x, 4x, 20x max CD-RW drive

Modular 24x max CD-ROM drive

Modular SuperDisk 120 drive

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Modular Lithium Ion battery

Modular PC Card slot adapter

Modular Digital Bay Camera

Full audio and video features:

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Zoomed Video support for full motion video acceleration

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Built-in stereo speakers

Built-in mono microphone

Stereo line-in jack

Stereo headphone jack

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Microphone jack

PC card slot accommodates 1 Type II card

Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port for wireless data transfer

Integrated pointing device for superb cursor control and comfort

Full-size 87-key keyboard with three dedicated

Windows keys

USB device support wfm/DMI 2.0 compliant

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Microsoft Windows 98 operating system

Microsoft Works

Microsoft Internet Explorer

Netscape Communicator

Microsoft Press Interactive Training for Windows 98

LapLink Professional

PC-Doctor

PMSet 98

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McAfee VirusScan

Adobe Acrobat Reader

LifeBook Application Panel

DVD Player (units with DVD drive)

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CD-RW software (units with CD-RW drive)

Internet Service Providers:

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AOL

Compuserve™

Earthlink

P O I N T

Some software may come separately on a CD and will have to be installed.

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POPULAR ACCESSORIES

For ordering or additional information on

Fujitsu accessories please visit our Web site at www.fujitsu-pc.com or call 1-800-733-0884.

Memory Upgrades

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Docking/Expansions

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Additional Port Replicator

Universal LAN Hub

Power

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Primary Lithium Ion battery

Modular 2nd Lithium Ion battery

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Battery Charger

Auto/Airline Adapter

AC Adapter

Storage

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Modular CD-RW drive

Modular DVD drive

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PC Cards

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CardBus Ethernet 10/100

CreditCard Ethernet 10/100

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10/100+ Modem 56K

Modular PC Card slot adapter

Additional Accessories

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Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Numeric Keypad

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Modular Digital Bay Camera

USB Digital Camera

Presentation Audio system

TeleAdapt 16' TeleCord

Notebook Guardian Lock

Carrying Cases

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Diplomat with Airpro

Folio

ProPack Backpack

Executive Plus

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Suspend/Resume Button

Closed Cover Switch

Stereo Speaker

Touchpad

Pointing Device

Display Panel

Built-in Microphone

Status Indicator Panel

LifeBook Application Panel

Stereo Speaker

Keyboard

Display Panel Latch

Figure 2-5 LifeBook S Series notebook with display open

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Display Panel

The display panel is a color LCD panel with back

lighting for the display of text and graphics. (Figure 2-5)

TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS

The following is a brief description of your notebooks top and front components.

Built-in Microphone

The built-in microphone allows mono audio input.

(Figure 2-5)

Display Panel Latch

The display panel latch locks and releases the display

panel. (Figure 2-5)

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator Panel displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your notebook.

(Figure 2-5) (See Status Indicator Panel on page 16 for more information)

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Suspend/Resume Button

The Suspend/Resume button allows you to suspend notebook activity without powering off, resume your notebook from suspend mode, and power on your notebook when it has been shut down from Windows 98.

(Figure 2-5) (See Suspend/Resume Button on page 36 for more information)

Stereo Speakers

The built-in dual speakers allow for stereo sound.

(Figure 2-5)

Closed Cover Switch

The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back

lighting when the display panel is closed. (Figure 2-5)

Keyboard

A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows

keys. (Figure 2-5) (See Keyboard on page 19 for more information)

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor

control with two buttons. (Figure 2-5) (See Touchpad

Pointing Device on page 21 for more information)

LifeBook Application Panel

The application panel allows you to launch applications with the touch of a button when your system is on.

(Figure 2-5) (See LifeBook Application Panel on page 26 for more information)

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Flexible Bay

(shown with CD-ROM drive)

Anti-theft Lock

Emergency CD Tray Release Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Figure 2-6 LifeBook S Series notebook left-side panel

LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your notebooks left-side components.

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

The Flexible Bay eject lever releases the Flexible Bay

device. (Figure 2-6)

Flexible Bay

The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following

devices. (Figure 2-6) (See Flexible Bay Devices on page 24 for more information)

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Modular 6x max DVD drive

Modular 4x, 4x, 24x max CD-RW drive

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Modular SuperDisk 120 drive

Modular Lithium Ion battery

Modular PC Card slot adapter

Modular Digital Bay Camera

Emergency CD Tray Release

The Emergency CD Tray Release allows you to open the CD tray without powering on your notebook.

(Figure 2-6)

Anti-theft Lock Slot

The anti-theft lock slot allows you to attach a optional

physical lock down device. (Figure 2-6)

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Headphone Jack Microphone Jack

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Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

Stereo Line-in Jack Volume Control PC Card Eject/Lock Button

Figure 2-7 LifeBook S Series notebook right-side panel

RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your notebooks right-side components.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones

or powered external speakers. (Figure 2-7) (See Head- phone Jack on page 63 for more information)

Stereo Line-in Jack

The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external

audio source. (Figure 2-7) (See Stereo Line-In Jack on page 63 for more information)

PC Card Slot

Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack

The Modem (RJ-11) telephone jack is for attaching

a telephone line to the internal 56K modem. (Figure 2-7)

(See Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Jack on page 61 for more information)

W A R N I N G

The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital

PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a

Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the internal modem or your entire notebook. Consult your

PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out

BEFORE you connect your modem.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack allows you to connect an external

mono microphone. (Figure 2-7) (See Microphone Jack on page 63 for more information)

Volume Control

The volume control provides manual control of the

sound level of all audio output. (Figure 2-7)

(See Volume

Control on page 23 for more information)

C A U T I O N

The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90

standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload.

PC Card Slot

The PC Card Slot allows you to install one Type II PC

Card. (Figure 2-7) (See PC Cards on page 55 for more information)

C A U T I O N

The internal modem on all Fujitsu notebooks from

Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the

United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries.

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Infrared Port

Mini-Serial Port

USB Port

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

External Monitor Port

DC Power Jack

Power Switch

REAR PANEL COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your notebooks rear panel components.

Figure 2-8 LifeBook S Series notebook rear panel

LAN (RJ-45) Jack

The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal

Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) connection.

(Figure 2-8) (See Internal LAN (RJ-45) Jack on page 61 for more information)

Infrared Port

The fast IrDA compatible port allows you to communicate with another IrDA compatible infrared device

without a cable. (Figure 2-8) (See Infrared Port on page 62 for more information)

External Monitor Port

The external monitor port allows you to connect an

external VGA or SVGA CRT monitor. (Figure 2-8) (See

External Monitor Port on page 63 for more information)

Mini-Serial Port

The mini-serial port is for connecting the optional

Mini-Serial Adapter, which allows you to use serial

devices without the Port Replicator. (Figure 2-8)

DC Power Jack

The DC power jack allows you to plug in the AC adapter or the optional Auto/Airline adapter to power your notebook and charge the internal Lithium Ion Battery.

(Figure 2-8)

USB Port

The USB port allows you to connect Universal Serial Bus

devices. (Figure 2-8) (See Universal Serial Bus Port on page 62 for more information)

Power Switch

This switch is the main power switch for your notebook.

(Figure 2-8)

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Main Unit and

Configuration

Label

Port Replicator

Connector

Memory Upgrade

Compartment

Lithium Ion

Battery Bay

Lock Button

Hard Disk Drive

Lithium Ion

Battery Bay

Release Button

Lithium Ion

Battery Bay

BOTTOM COMPONENTS

Following is a brief description of your notebooks bottom panel components.

Figure 2-9 LifeBook S Series notebook bottom panel

Lithium Ion Battery Bay Release Button

Slide the release button to release the internal battery.

(Figure 2-9)

Port Replicator Connector

This connector allows you to connect the Port Replicator

to your notebook. (Figure 2-9)

Memory Upgrade Compartment

Your notebook comes with high speed Synchronous

Dynamic RAM (SDRAM). The memory upgrade compartment allows you to expand the system memory capacity of your notebook, hence improving overall

performance. (Figure 2-9) (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 57 for more information)

Lithium Ion Battery Bay Lock Button

Slide this lock button to lock/unlock the internal battery.

(Figure 2-9)

Lithium Ion Battery Bay

The battery bay contains the internal Lithium Ion battery. It can be opened for the removal of the battery when stored over a long period of time or for swapping a discharged battery with a charged Lithium Ion battery.

(Figure 2-9) (See Lithium Ion Battery on page 43 for more information)

Main Unit and Configuration Label

The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your notebook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. It identifies the exact version of various components of your notebook.

(Figure 2-9)

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Power Battery

Identifier

AC Adapter Battery

Level

Battery

Charging

Hard Drive

Access

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM

Drive Access

PC Card

Access

Floppy/SuperDisk

Drive Access

NumLk

CapsLk

ScrLk

Figure 2-10 Status Indicator Panel

Status Indicator Panel

The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. These symbols tell you how each of those

components are operating. (Figure 2-10)

AC ADAPTER INDICATOR

The AC Adapter indicator states whether your notebook is operating from the AC adapter, the Auto/Airline adapter or the batteries. This icon has two different states that can tell you what power source your notebook is using.

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Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you do not have an adapter connected.

POWER INDICATOR

The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. It has several different states, each of which tells you what mode your notebook is in at that time.

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Steady On: This means that there is power to your notebook and that it is ready for use.

Flashing: This means that your notebook is in

Suspend mode.

Steady Off: This means that your system is either in

Save-to-Disk mode, or that your notebook has been turned off with the power switch.

If you are charging your battery, the Power indicator symbol will remain on even if your notebook is shut off.

The Power indicator symbol will also remain on if you have either adapter connected and are shut down from

Windows, but have not turned off the power switch.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

The two Battery Level indicators state whether or not the primary Lithium Ion battery and/or the optional second

Lithium Ion battery are installed (Battery 1 refers to the primary Lithium Ion battery, while Battery 2 refers to the Flexible Bay optional second battery). In addition, this symbol states how much charge is available within each installed battery. The symbol will only be displayed for a battery that is currently installed in your notebook.

(Figure 2-11)

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76%–100% Charging

76%–100%

51%–75%

26%–50%

11%–25%

Low Warning <11%

Critical Low or

Dead Battery

Shorted Battery

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator tells you that the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive is being accessed.

If the Automatic Insertion function is active, the indicator will flash periodically when your system is checking the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. If the Automatic Insertion function is not active, the indicator will only flash when you access the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM drive. The default setting is the Automatic Insertion

function active. (See Automatic Insertion Function on page 54 for more information)

Figure 2-11 Battery Level Indicator

C A U T I O N

A shorted battery is damaged and must be replaced.

(Figure 2-11)

P O I N T

The Windows 98 SE DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM

Automatic Insertion function will periodically check for a DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM installed in the drive, causing the DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Access indicator to flash.

The DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM automatic insertion function allows your system to automatically start a

DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM as soon as it is inserted in the drive and the tray is closed. It will begin playing an audio DVD/CD or will start an application if the DVD/

CD has an auto-run file

(See Automatic Insertion

Function on page 54 for more information)

P O I N T

If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, and the power switch is Off, the Battery

Level indicators will also be off.

BATTERY CHARGING INDICATORS

Located to the left of each of the Battery Level indicators is a small arrow symbol. This symbol states whether that specific battery is charging. This indicator operates whether the power switch is in the On or Off position, and will flash if the battery is too hot or cold to charge.

HARD DRIVE OR REMOVABLE

MEDIA DRIVE ACCESS INDICATOR

The Hard Drive Access indicator states whether your internal hard drive or optional second hard drive is being accessed.

P O I N T

The Hard Drive Access indicator does not show which hard drive is being accessed.

C A U T I O N

Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged.

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FLOPPY/SUPERDISK DRIVE

ACCESS INDICATOR

The Floppy/SuperDisk Drive Access indicator states whether the floppy disk or SuperDisk drive is being accessed. This indicator will flash if your software tries to access a disk even if no floppy disk drive is

installed. (See External Floppy Disk Drive on page 46 for more information)

P O I N T

If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.

PC CARD ACCESS INDICATOR

The PC Card Access indicator states whether or not your notebook is accessing a PC Card. The indicator will flash if your software tries to access a PC Card even if

there is no card installed. (See PC Cards on page 55 for more information)

CAPSLOCK INDICATOR

The CapsLock indicator states that your keyboard is set to type in all capital letters.

SCRLK INDICATOR

The ScrLk indicator states that your scroll lock is active.

NUMLK INDICATOR

The NumLk indicator states that the internal keyboard is set in ten-key numeric keypad mode.

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Fn Key Start Key

Keyboard

USING THE KEYBOARD

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 87-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the

following keys. (Figure 2-12)

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Numeric Keypad

Figure 2-12 Keyboard

Start Key Application Key Cursor Keys

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NUMERIC KEYPAD

Certain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys.

NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] keys.

Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way.

Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ), multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary functions.

(Figure 2-12)

P O I N T

If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external keypad. The indicator will come on, however it will not change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.

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WINDOWS KEYS

Your notebook has three Windows keys, two Start keys and an Application key. The two Start keys display the

Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key functions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional infor-

mation regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-12)

CURSOR KEYS

The cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left and right in applications. In programs such as Windows

Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up,

down, left, or right). (Figure 2-12)

FUNCTION KEYS

Your notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12.

The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software documentation to find out how these keys are used.

(Figure 2-12)

[FN] Key

The [FN] key provides extended functions for the notebook and is always used in conjunction with another key.

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Resume] while holding [FN] activates the Save-to-

Disk mode. (See Power Management on page 36 for more information)

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Cursor Control

Cursor

Right Button

Left Button

Figure 2-13 Touchpad pointing device

Touchpad Pointing Device

The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your

Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control and a left and right button. The cursor control works the same way a mouse does, and moves the cursor around the display. It only requires light pressure with the tip of your finger. The left and right buttons function the same as mouse buttons. The actual functionality of the buttons may vary depending on the application that is

being used. (Figure 2-13)

CLICKING

Clicking means pushing and releasing a button.

To left-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button once, and then immediately release it. To right-click, move the mouse cursor to the item you wish to select, press the right button once, and then immediately release it. You also have the option to perform the clicking operation by tapping lightly on

the Touchpad once. (Figure 2-14)

P O I N T

An external mouse can be connected to either the USB or PS/2 port on your notebook or port replicator, and used simultaneously with the Touchpad. However, if you boot the system with an external mouse connected the Touchpad will be disabled or enabled depending on the specifications in your BIOS settings.

(See BIOS

Setup Utility on page 33 for more information)

Figure 2-14 Clicking

DOUBLE-CLICKING

Double-clicking means pushing and releasing the left button twice in rapid succession. This procedure does not function with the right button. To double-click, move the cursor to the item you wish to select, press the left button twice, and then immediately release it.

You also have the option to perform the double-click operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice.

(Figure 2-15)

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Figure 2-15 Double-clicking

P O I N T

If the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed.

P O I N T

Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the

Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows

Control Panel.

DRAGGING

Dragging means pressing and holding the left button, while moving the cursor. To drag, move the cursor to the item you wish to move. Press and hold the left button while moving the item to its new location and then release it. Dragging can also be done using the

Touchpad. First, tap the Touchpad twice over the item you wish to move making sure to leave your finger on the pad after the final tap. Next, move the object to its new location by moving your finger across the

Touchpad, and then release your finger. (Figure 2-16)

TOUCHPAD CONTROL ADJUSTMENT

The Windows Control Panel allows you to customize your

Touchpad with selections made from within the Mouse

Properties dialog box. There are four aspects of Touchpad operation, which you can adjust:

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Buttons: This tab lets you set up the buttons for right or left handed operation, in addition to setting up the time interval allowed between clicks when double-clicking.

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Pointers: This tab lets you set up the scheme for the cursor depending on its functionality.

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Motion: This tab lets you set up a relation between the speed of your finger motion and the speed of the cursor. It also allows you to enable a Pointer Trail for the cursor arrow.

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General: This tab allows you to choose the type of mouse you are utilizing. Your notebook is setup to use the Touchpad pointing device. If you wish to use an external mouse you will need to change the settings.

Figure 2-16 Dragging

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Volume Control

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other.

C A U T I O N

Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. Both the main notebook volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other, but it should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the main volume control setting and the software setting will control the maximum knob setting.

CONTROLLING THE VOLUME

There is the hardware volume control located on the notebook itself, and the volume control set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar. In addition to those, there are also application volume controls that are set within each program individually.

Each source discussed above, puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. For example:

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Your hardware volume control is all the way down, therefore your individual software application’s volume control has no effect on the volume.

We recommend that you use the hardware volume controls to set the upper limit for the sound level and then make fine adjustments with the Volume Control on the Taskbar and individual application software.

SETTING THE HARDWARE

VOLUME CONTROL

1. Turn the volume control knob to the right of your notebook to increase the volume.

2. Turn the volume control knob to the left to decrease

the volume. (See figure 2-7 on page 13 for location)

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Flexible Bay

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Figure 2-17 Flexible Bay

Flexible Bay Devices

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a

Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD drive, CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, floppy disk drive, SuperDisk drive, Lithium Ion battery, modular PC Card slot adapter, modular Digital Bay

Camera and weight saver. (Figure 2-17)

Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed. These devices are also optional which can be

purchased separately. (Figure 2-18)

■ Modular DVD drive: This allows you to access movies, software and audio DVD/CDs.

■ Modular CD-RW drive: This allows you access both software and audio CDs as well as the ability to write to CDs.

■ Modular CD-ROM drive: This allows you access both software and audio CDs.

The following are also Flexible Bay optional devices

which can be purchased separately. (Figure 2-18)

■ Modular SuperDisk drive: This is an optional

120MB floppy disk drive made by Imation, for use with your notebook.

■ Modular PC Card slot adapter: This allows you to use an additional Type II PC Card.

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Modular Lithium Ion battery: This is a rechargeable battery that can be used to power your notebook when an adapter is not connected.

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Weight Saver: This is used to fill the bay when no device is needed.

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Modular Digital Bay Camera: This is a Digital Camera that can be used to take digital stills or video.

PC Card Slot Adapter

SuperDisk 120 Drive

DVD Drive/

CD-ROM Drive/

CD-RW Drive

Lithium Ion Battery

Weight Saver

Digital Bay Camera

Figure 2-18 Flexible Bay Devices

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING

MODULAR DEVICES

C A U T I O N

You should never leave your Flexible Bay empty when the notebook is in operation.

To swap modular devices in your Flexible Bay follow

these easy steps: (Figure 2-19)

1. Close any open files.

2. Shutdown your notebook.

3. Pull out the Flexible Bay eject lever. This will push your device out slightly allowing you to remove the device.

4. Slide your device out until it is clear of the bay.

This will require light force.

C A U T I O N

Be careful aligning and seating devices in the bay. If the fit is incorrect, you may damage the bay or the device.

If the device does not move easily in the bay, remove it, and check for dirt or foreign objects. It will require a firm push to latch the device in place.

5. Slide the device you are installing into your notebook until it clicks into place.

6. It is now safe to turn your notebook back on.

7. You can now access and use the device.

Your notebook will automatically detect the new device and activate it within your system. The drive letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer.

Flexible Bay Eject Lever

Figure 2-19 Removing/Installing a device in the Flexible Bay

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Application Luncher buttons

Figure 2-20 LifeBook S Series Security Application Panel

LifeBook Application Panel

A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is the Application Panel that allows you to launch applications with a touch of a button when your system is on.

(Figure 2-20)

Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application

Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel.

They include: Application Panel Setup, Application Panel

Guide, Activate Panel, Deactivate Panel, CD Player and

E-mail LED setup. The LifeBook Application Panel system makes your notebook more than just another notebook computer.

APPLICATION PANEL BUTTONS

Application Launcher Buttons

Pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined application. Your notebook is pre-configured to launch the following programs:

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Application A - Microsoft Works

Application B - Calculator

Internet - Internet Explorer 5.0

E-Mail - Netscape Messenger

CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK

APPLICATION PANEL

When you start Windows 98, the LifeBook Application

Panel is automatically activated. An icon resembling a finger pressing a button will appear on the system tray

(the indented portion of the status bar where the clock is displayed). When you see this icon you will know that

LifeBook Application Panel is active.

As an application launcher, the LifeBook Application

Panel is very flexible, giving you a variety of options.

To set up the Panel to best suit your needs, we have provided the Application Panel Setup, utility that quickly and easily helps you make the most of this valuable feature.

To configure your LifeBook Application Panel with

Application Panel Setup:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4. Click on Application Panel Setup.

The Application Panel Setup utility will appear. There are tabs that correspond to the application buttons on the LifeBook Application Panel.

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P O I N T

The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook, please select the tab you wish to change carefully.

To change an application associated with the Application buttons, click on the tab for the button you would like to reconfigure – for example, Application 1. Click on

Browse from Start Menu, scroll down the list of applications, click on the application you wish to launch with this button, and then click OK. The button will now launch the new application.

The Internet tab is different. It comes set to launch your Windows 98 default Internet browser, (Internet

Explorer, unless you have changed this in Windows 98.)

In order to reconfigure it to launch another program follow these easy steps:

1. Click on Other from the Internet browser box.

2. Click on Browse from Start Menu.

3. Scroll down the list of applications, and the click on the application you wish to launch with this button.

4. Click OK.

The button will now launch the new application. If you want to return to launching your Windows 98 default

Internet browser with this button, you need only click on “Default Internet Browser” from the Internet browser box. Be aware that you will erase the settings for the

“other application”. If you wish to go back to launching the “other application” from this button, you will need to reconfigure it as described above.

P O I N T

If you choose to have the buttons work when the notebook is in standby or pseudo-off, they will function even if hit accidentally, and will turn on your notebook even if you are not present or using your notebook.

This could deplete your battery, and you will need to recharge it before using the notebook. As a precaution, move the selector switch to the Lock position when you are away from your notebook.

When you have finished with Application Panel Setup click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as often as you like.

Deactivating and Activating the

LifeBook Application Panel

To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow these easy steps:

1. Click on Start.

2. Click on Programs.

3. Click on LifeBook Application Panel.

4. Click on Deactivate Panel.

To reactivate, follow the same procedure, except for step 4. Click on Activate Panel instead.

P O I N T

Every time you start Windows 98 the LifeBook Application Panel is activated. Even if you deactivated it before you shut down.

P O I N T

The Internet or E-mail buttons can be configured to launch any application you wish, not just an Internet browser or e-mail program.

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Pre-Installed Software

Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with pre-installed software for playing audio and video files of various formats. In addition there is file transfer software, virus protection software and Power

Management software.

LEARNING ABOUT YOUR

APPLICATION SOFTWARE

Tutorials

All operating systems and most application software have tutorials built-into them upon installation. We highly recommend that you step through the tutorial before you use an application.

Manuals

Included with your notebook you will find manuals for your installed operating system and other pre-installed software. Any manuals that are not included, are available online through the help system of the software. We recommend that you review these manuals for general information on the use of these applications.

PC DOCTOR

PC Doctor by Watergate Software is primarily for use by your support representative when assisting you with troubleshooting.

LAPLINK PROFESSIONAL

LapLink Professional by Traveling Software

®

, allows you to transfer files directly to other computers via an internal modem, a PC Card modem, the infrared port, the USB port, or a serial or parallel cable (cables not included). (See your LapLink online help for proper operating procedures)

MICROSOFT WORKS

Microsoft Works is a suite of software containing the basic tools to write letters and reports, track family and friends address books, manage home finances, and create a home inventory.

MICROSOFT PRESS INTERACTIVE TRAINING

Microsoft Press Interactive Training is for users unfamiliar with Windows 98, this tutorial will help you get the most out of your operating system.

MCAFEE VIRUSSCAN

VirusScan, by McAfee, is an antivirus program that can be run after loading data or programs onto your notebook. It assist in the protection of the data currently residing on your hard disk from contamination and destruction. (See your VirusScan online help or manual for more information on how and when to run this program)

PMSET 98

PMSet 98 allows you to monitor and manage your battery status. (See your PMSet 98 online help for more information on the correct way to use this program)

P O I N T

As your notebook does not support the CPU Clock control, the option is not active within the Power

Control menu of PMSet 98.

ADOBE ACROBAT READER

The Adobe Acrobat Reader, located in the Service and

Support Software folder, allows you to view, navigate, and print PDF files from across all of the major computing platforms.

LIFEBOOK APPLICATION PANEL SOFTWARE

Your notebook is pre-installed with software utilities that let you operate and configure your LifeBook Application

Panel. These utilities are found under the Start menu, under Programs, then under LifeBook Application Panel.

They include a CD Player, Application Panel Setup, Application Panel Guide, Activate Panel and Deactivate Panel.

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