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Fujitsu PC Corporation
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Model Configurations:
LifeBook i-4187
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- Page 1 Copyright Fujitsu PC Corporation has made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of this document. However, as ongoing development efforts are continually improving the capabilities of our products, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this document.
- Page 2 Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network Your Fujitsu LifeBook may be supplied with an internal modem which complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On this LifeBook is a label that contains the FCC Regis- tration Number and the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment among other information.
- Page 3 Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications doivent être eVectuées par un service de maintenance agréé au Canada. Toute réparation ou modification, qui n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corpo- ration, ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner la compagnie de télécommunications à exiger que l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne...
- Page 4 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 16 Vdc, with a current of 3.36 A. AC Adapter output polarity: The modem-to-telephone network connection must be a line cord using a minimum #26 AWG wire.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
About This Guide ......3 Fujitsu PC Contact Information ....3 Warranty . - Page 6 Care and Maintenance Fujitsu LifeBook ......69 Batteries....... 70 Floppy Disks and Drives .
- Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label ..... . 75 Microprocessor......75 Memory .
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Page 11: Preface
Preface ABOUT THIS GUIDE The LifeBook™ i Series from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® Celeron™ microprocessor, has a built-in color display, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment. - Page 12 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...
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Page 13: Getting To Know Your Lifebook
Getting to Know Your LifeBook... - Page 14 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...
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Page 15: Overview
Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your LifeBook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below. -
Page 16: Locating The Controls And Connectors
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Display Panel Stereo Speakers TouchPad Scroll Button LifeBook Application Panel Media Player Eject Button Emergency Media Player Tray Release Locating the Controls and Connectors... - Page 17 Closed Cover Switch The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back lighting when the display panel is closed. Keyboard A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows keys. (See Keyboard on page 16 for more information.) Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device is a mouse-like cursor control with three buttons (left, right, and scroll buttons).
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Page 18: Left-Side Panel Components
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o PC Card Slot Air Flow Vent PC Card Eject Buttons Figure 2-4 LifeBook left-side panel LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s left-side components. -
Page 19: Right-Side Panel Components
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s right-side components. Headphone Jack The headphone jack allows you to connect headphones or powered external speakers. (See Headphone Jack on page 50 for more information.) Stereo Line-in Jack The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source. -
Page 20: Back Panel Components
33600bps at upload. C A U T I O N The internal modems on all Fujitsu LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries. -
Page 21: Bottom Components
Expansion RAM Slot BOTTOM COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook’s bottom panel components. Main Unit and Configuration Label The configuration label shows the model number and other information about your LifeBook. In addition, the configuration portion of the label has the serial number and manufacturer information that you will need to give your support representative. -
Page 22: Status Indicator Panel
Identifier AC Adapter Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook. These symbols tell you how each of those components are operating. (Figure 2-8) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational. -
Page 23: Battery Charging Indicator
P O I N T If there is no battery activity, the power adapters are not connected, or the power switch is Off, the Battery Level indicator will also be off. BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol. -
Page 24: Keyboard
Fn Key Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook 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. -
Page 25: Function Keys
FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook 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. The [FN] key provides extended functions for the LifeBook and is always used in conjunction with another key. -
Page 26: Volume Control
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. -
Page 27: Touchpad Pointing Device
Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook. 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, a left and right button, and a scrolling button. -
Page 28: Dragging
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o operation by tapping lightly on the Touchpad twice. (Figure 2-13) Figure 2-13 Double-clicking P O I N T S f the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. -
Page 29: Lifebook Application Panel
LifeBook Application Panel A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook is the Life- Book Application Panel. This panel allows you to operate the media player drive as an independent audio media player or launch applications with the touch of one button. -
Page 30: Using The Media Player
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o specific programs. (See Specifications on page 75 for more information) . P O I N T The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the same order as the buttons on your LifeBook. -
Page 31: Desktop Control Panel
DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Your LifeBook includes a desktop control panel for your LifeBook’s desktop that you can use at any time. You may use this panel to operate the media player when you have the Selector switch in the Application or Lock position. - Page 32 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...
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Page 33: Getting Started
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Page 35: Power Sources
Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your LifeBook and charging the batteries. -
Page 36: Display Panel
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments and maintains top resolution through the use of active- matrix technology. -
Page 37: Starting Your Lifebook
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed. -
Page 38: Booting The System With Windows 98 Second Edition Or Me
When you turn on your LifeBook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will read the hard drive for the... -
Page 39: Registering Your Lifebook
E-Registration. You may also complete the pre-printed registration form and either: Fax to 1-800-511-9989 Mail to: Fujitsu PC Corporation 5200 Patrick Henry Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 Attn: Warranty Department You may also register on our Web site: www.fujitsupc.com/support... -
Page 40: Power Management
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook has many options and features for conserving battery power. Some of these features are automatic and need no user intervention, such as those for the internal modem. -
Page 41: Standby Mode
C A U T I O N The Suspend or Hibernation (Save-to-Disk) mode should not be used with certain PC Cards. Check your PC Card documentation for more information. P O I N T S If your LifeBook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hibernation (Save- to-Disk) mode, changes to open files are not lost. -
Page 42: Power Off
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e POWER OFF Before turning off the power by choosing Shut Down from the Windows 98 Second Edition or Me Start menu, check that the Hard Drive, media player drive, PC Card and Floppy Disk Drive Access indicators are all Off. -
Page 43: User-Installable Features
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Page 45: Lithium Ion Battery
Lithium ion Battery Your Fujitsu LifeBook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your LifeBook when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemicals or other hazards. -
Page 46: Replacing The Battery
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Suspend mode. Once your LifeBook goes into Dead Battery Suspend mode you will be unable to resume operation until you provide a source of power either from an adapter, or a charged... -
Page 47: External Usb Floppy Disk Drive
External USB Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook has an external USB floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks. P O I N T Your LifeBook is preconfigured to boot from a USB floppy drive. -
Page 48: Media Player Drive
Driver Applica- tions CD-ROM. P O I N T You should periodically check the Fujitsu Web site at www.fujitsupc.com for current updated drivers. C A U T I O N Do not operate your media player drive unless your LifeBook is sitting on a flat surface. -
Page 49: Removing Media
Figure 4-5 Loading/Ejecting Media REMOVING MEDIA 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the media player drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the LifeBook a short distance. 2. Gently pull the tray out until the disc can easily be removed from the tray. -
Page 50: Using The Media Player On Battery Power
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r To use the Dolby Headphone feature, perform the following steps: 1. Double click the InterVideo WinDVD icon on your desktop. - Page 51 5. Click on the to the left of the CD player drive icon. The treeview will expand to show the media player drive manufacturer’s name and model number. 6. Double-click on the media player drive manufac- turer’s name and model number. This will open the media player drive manufacturer’s name and model number dialog box.
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Page 52: Minidisc Recorder
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r MiniDisc Recorder Your LifeBook has an Optical Digital Audio Out Port to which you can connect an optional MiniDisc recorder. The optical digital audio out port is located on the right- hand side of your LifeBook. -
Page 53: Pc Cards
PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook supports Type I, Type II and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions depending on which type of PC Card you install. You can install one or two PC Cards at a time, depending on its type. - Page 54 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r 2. Unlock the PC Card from the slot by first pressing the eject button associated with the slot in which the card is located.
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Page 55: Memory Upgrade Module
Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook comes with 64MB of high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) factory installed. To increase your LifeBook’s memory capacity, you may install an additional memory upgrade module. The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. -
Page 56: Checking The Computer Recognition Of New Memory Capacity
2. Allow the system to start booting and press the F2 key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the current settings displayed. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information) Use the right arrow key to select Info in the BIOS Setup menu. -
Page 57: Device Ports
33600bps at upload. C A U T I O N The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. The modem may be certified in other countries. -
Page 58: S-Video Out Port
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r 3. Click on the SPDIF tab and click ON (Digital Sources Only). If you don’t see this setting, the optical digital is always on by default. -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
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Page 61: Identifying The Problem
Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu LifeBook is sturdy and subject to few prob- lems 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... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting Table
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems ......page 54 Media Player Drive Problems . -
Page 63: Floppy Disk Drive Problems
Problem The Media Player Access The Windows Media Player indicator on the Status auto insert notification func- Indicator Panel blinks at tion is active and is checking to regular intervals when no see if a media disc is ready to disc is in the tray or the run. -
Page 64: Memory Problems
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem You have installed an Your external device is not external keyboard or properly installed. -
Page 65: Pc Card Problems
Problem PC Card Problems A card inserted in the PC The card is not Card slot does not work or properly installed. is locking up the system. The card may have been installed while an application was running, so your LifeBook is not aware of its installation. - Page 66 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette lighter.
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Page 67: Shutdown And Startup Problems
Close all applications and try the button again. Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29 for more information) Make sure you have the right password. -
Page 68: Video Problems
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Your LifeBook appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you made them when you start it. -
Page 69: Miscellaneous Problems
Problem The Built-in Display does A foreign object, such as a not close. paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard. The Built-in Display has If the spots are very tiny and bright or dark spots. few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display. -
Page 70: Power On Self Test Messages
L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. - Page 71 drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be re-installed from your back up media. *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 ????.
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Page 72: Emergency Media Player Tray Release
Read-me files that provide additional use information for items on this CD-ROM. P O I N T If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu PC Corporation Support Web site at www.fujitsupc.com to check for the most current information, drives and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates. - Page 73 2. You will be prompted to type a password. Type a password (or leave the password fields blank), then click OK. DISE displays a warning that it must go to DOS to create the image. 3. Click Yes. DISE creates an image file in the backup partition. If you created a backup image previously, the new image overwrites the old one.
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Page 75: Care And Maintenance
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Page 77: Fujitsu Lifebook
4. If your LifeBook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook in a wet environ- ment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are approved for your LifeBook. -
Page 78: Batteries
Japan, Korea, Keep brightness to the lowest level comfortable. Set the power management for maximum battery life. Put your Fujitsu LifeBook in Suspend mode when it is turned on and you are not actually using it. Limit your media drive access. -
Page 79: Media Care
MEDIA CARE Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Media discs are precision devices and will function reli- ably if given reasonable care. Always store your media disc in its case when it is not in use. Always handle discs by the edges and avoid touching the surface. - Page 80 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
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Page 81: Specifications
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Page 83: Configuration Label
Video RAM 4MB Embedded SDRAM. CONFIGURATION LABEL Your Fujitsu LifeBook contains a configuration label located on the bottom of your LifeBook. (See figure 2-7 on page 13 for location) This label contains specific infor- mation regarding the options you’ve chosen for your LifeBook. -
Page 84: Lifebook Application Panel
56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions. The internal modems on all Fujitsu LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC Corporation are only qualified for use with telephone systems inside the United States and Canada and may not operate in other countries. - Page 85 S p e c i f i c a t i o n s system failure. DISE is used to restore the factory image and restore the system to its original state. BatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited BatteryAid allows you to monitor and manage your battery status. (See your BatteryAid online help for more...
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Page 87: Glossary
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Page 89: Glossary
Glossary 1394 A fast external bus that allows transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps. AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook. ACPI A power management specification that allows the oper- ating system to determine the amount of power given to each connected device. - Page 90 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Disk Drive The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.
- Page 91 Megabyte. Megahertz 1,000,000 cycles per second. Memory A repository for data and applications which is readily accessible to your LifeBook CPU. Megahertz. MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface. A standard communication protocol for exchange of information between computers and sound producers such as synthesizers.
- Page 92 L i f e B o o k i S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t Serial Port A connection to another device through which data is transferred one bit at a time on a single wire with any other wires only for control of the device not for transfer of data.
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