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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
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operations are subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The DVD player found in some models of the LifeBook note-
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Base Model Configurations:
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  • Page 1 P5020.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM 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 P5020.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide ......1 Fujitsu Contact Information ....1 Warranty .
  • Page 4 P5020.book Page 4 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k USER-INSTALLABLE FEATURES Lithium ion Battery Recharging the Batteries....31 Replacing the Battery .
  • Page 5 P5020.book Page 5 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s CARING FOR YOUR LIFEBOOK Care and Maintenance Batteries ....... 92 Floppy Disks and Drives .
  • Page 6 P5020.book Page 6 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 7 P5020.book Page 1 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Preface...
  • Page 8 P5020.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k...
  • Page 9: Preface

    ■ Type of device connected, if any ■ Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Accessories Web site URL link, located in the Windows Start menu.
  • Page 10 P5020.book Page 2 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n O n e...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Lifebook Notebook

    P5020.book Page 3 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Getting to Know Your LifeBook Notebook...
  • Page 12 P5020.book Page 4 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 13: Overview

    P5020.book Page 5 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook P5000 notebook Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook P5000 notebook. We strongly recommend that you read it before using your notebook – even if you are already familiar with notebook computers.
  • Page 14: Locating The Controls And Connectors

    P5020.book Page 6 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o Figure 2-5 LifeBook notebook with display open Locating the Controls and Connectors...
  • Page 15 P5020.book Page 7 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r L i f e B o o k Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
  • Page 16: Left-Side Panel Components

    The maximum speed is 33600bps at upload. For additional information about the multinational modem, refer to the Fujitsu web site at: www.fujitsupc.com/modems Air Vents The air vents allow for proper cooling of the system while it is operating.
  • Page 17: Right-Side Panel Components

    P5020.book Page 9 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM PC Card PC Card Flexible Bay Eject Button Slot Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS The following is a brief description of your LifeBook notebook’s right-side components. PC Card Eject Button The PC Card eject button allows you to remove PC Cards from the PC Card slot.
  • Page 18: Bottom Components

    P5020.book Page 10 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o Battery Release Latch...
  • Page 19: Status Indicator Panel

    Battery Level DC-In Status Indicator Panel The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond to a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook note- book. These symbols tell you how each of those compo- nents are operating. (Figure 2-9) POWER INDICATOR The Power indicator symbol states whether your system is operational.
  • Page 20: Battery Charging Indicator

    P5020.book Page 12 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o BATTERY CHARGING INDICATOR Located to the left of the Battery Level indicator is a small arrow symbol.
  • Page 21: Keyboard

    Start Key Numeric Keypad Keyboard USING THE KEYBOARD Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 83-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 22: Function Keys

    P5020.book Page 14 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12.
  • Page 23: Touchpad Pointing Device

    P5020.book Page 15 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Cursor Control Left Button Scroll Button Right Button Figure 2-12 Touchpad pointing device Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel.
  • Page 24: Scrolling

    P5020.book Page 16 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o then release it.
  • Page 25: Volume Control

    P5020.book Page 17 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If...
  • Page 26: Flexible Bay Devices

    L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o Flexible Bay Flexible Bay Devices Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a Flexible Bay. The Flexible Bay can accommodate a modular DVD/ CD-RW combo drive, a modular Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver.
  • Page 27 P5020.book Page 19 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM letters associated with the device will be created and listed under My Computer and Windows Explorer. Hot-swapping To hot-swap Flexible Bay devices while the system is powered on, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 28 P5020.book Page 20 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T w o...
  • Page 29: Getting Started

    P5020.book Page 21 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Getting Started...
  • Page 30 P5020.book Page 22 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T h r e e...
  • Page 31: Power Sources

    DC Output Cable Figure 3-1 Connecting the AC Adapter Power Sources Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has five possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an optional high-capacity Lithium ion battery, an optional modular Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter, or an optional Auto/ Airline adapter.
  • Page 32: Display Panel

    L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T h r e e Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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 33: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

    To enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 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 34: Booting The System

    When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
  • Page 35: Power Management

    P5020.book Page 27 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Power Management Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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. However, others...
  • Page 36: Display Timeout

    P5020.book Page 28 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n T h r e e 1.
  • Page 37: User-Installable Features

    P5020.book Page 29 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM User-Installable Features...
  • Page 38 P5020.book Page 30 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F o u r...
  • Page 39: Lithium Ion Battery

    P5020.book Page 31 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your notebook 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 40: Replacing The Battery

    P5020.book Page 32 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – 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.
  • Page 41: External Floppy Disk Drive

    P5020.book Page 33 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Figure 4-1 Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk External Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook notebook may have an optional external floppy disk drive which can read and write information on removable 1.44MB and 720KB floppy disks Your LifeBook notebook is preconfigured to boot from a floppy drive.
  • Page 42: Dvd/Cd-Rw Combo Drive

    Figure 4-3 DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook may contain a DVD/ CD-RW combo drive. A DVD player gives you access to movie, software, and audio DVD/CDs. A CD-RW player allows you to access software or audio CDs, and to write data onto recordable CDs.
  • Page 43: Removing Media

    P5020.book Page 35 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Figure 4-4 Loading/Removing Media REMOVING MEDIA 1. Push and release the eject button on the front of the DVD/CD-RW drive. This will stop the drive and the holder tray will come out of the notebook a short distance.
  • Page 44: Using The Dvd/Cd-Rw Drive On Battery

    P5020.book Page 36 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F o u r 4.
  • Page 45: Pc Cards

    P5020.book Page 37 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Eject Button Figure 4-5 Installing/Removing PC Cards PC Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of functions. Some available PC Cards: Fax/data modem cards ■...
  • Page 46: Compact Flash Cards

    L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F o u r CF Card Figure 4-6 Installing/Removing CF Cards Compact Flash Cards Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Compact Flash (CF) cards, which can perform a variety of func- tions. Some available CF Cards: Memory cards ■...
  • Page 47: Removing Cf Cards

    P5020.book Page 39 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM REMOVING CF CARDS To remove a CF Card, follow these easy steps: Windows has a shutdown procedure for CF Cards that must be followed before removing a card. (Please review your operating system manual for the correct procedure).
  • Page 48: Memory Stick/Secure Digital Slot

    P5020.book Page 40 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k S 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F o u r Note: A Memory Stick is used for illustration purposes.
  • Page 49: Removing A Memory Stick/Sd Card

    P5020.book Page 41 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM REMOVING A MEMORY STICK/SD CARD To remove a Memory Stick or SD Card, follow these easy steps: See your Memory Stick or SD Card manual for specific instructions on the removal of your card.
  • Page 50: Memory Upgrade Module

    The memory upgrade must be a dual-in-line (DIMM) SDRAM module. To ensure 100% compatibility, purchase the memory module only from the Fujitsu web store at www.fujitsupc.com. The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged by electrostatic dis- charge (ESD).
  • Page 51: Removing A Memory Module

    P5020.book Page 43 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM REMOVING A MEMORY MODULE 1. Perform steps 1 through 7 of Accessing the Memory Compartment. 2. Pull the clips sideways away from each side of the memory upgrade module at the same time. (Figure 4-9) Figure 4-9.
  • Page 52: Device Ports

    L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F o u r Device Ports Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes equipped with multiple ports to which you can connect external devices including: disk drives, keyboards, modems, printers, etc.
  • Page 53: Universal Serial Bus Ports

    P5020.book Page 45 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Figure 2-24 Connecting the cable 2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated. When S-Video is connected, you can toggle the S-Video device on and off by pressing the [F11] key while holding down the [Fn] key.
  • Page 54 P5020.book Page 46 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F o u r ■...
  • Page 55: Using The Integrated

    P5020.book Page 47 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Using the Integrated Wireless LAN* *Optional device...
  • Page 56 P5020.book Page 48 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n F I v e...
  • Page 57: Wireless Lan User's Guide

    (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesirable oper- ation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu PC Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment.
  • Page 58: Before Using The Wireless Lan

    P5020.book Page 50 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Before Using the Wireless LAN The Integrated Wireless LAN is a standard device on LifeBook P5000 notebooks, and an option on LifeBook...
  • Page 59: For Better Communications

    P5020.book Page 51 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Figure 2. Access Point (Infrastructure) Mode Network ADSL modem, Internet cable modem, or similar Wireless LAN connection could fail. This is because all wireless LAN cards are using the same radio frequency in the network. To improve this situation, you can use a wireless LAN access point, which is sold separately.
  • Page 60: Stopping Transmission

    P5020.book Page 52 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e STOPPING TRANSMISSION To use this product inside hospitals, clinics, or airplanes, or in other places where the use of electronic equipment...
  • Page 61: Connection Using Windows Xp

    P5020.book Page 53 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Connection using Windows XP FLOW OF OPERATIONS The wireless LAN connection procedure contained in this section is outlined below. Make sure the mobile computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN. For further details, see (See Starting Transmission on page 52 for more information).
  • Page 62 P5020.book Page 54 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e For ad hoc connection: Assign the same network name to all the personal computers to be connected.
  • Page 63: Connection To The Network

    P5020.book Page 55 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM CONNECTION TO THE NETWORK This section explains connection to the network. If there is an administrator of the network, contact the network administrator for data settings. Setting the network Perform the “Setting TCP/IP” and “Confirming the computer and work group names”...
  • Page 64 P5020.book Page 56 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e This operation is not required unless the sharing func- tion is to be used.
  • Page 65 P5020.book Page 57 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Enter the sharing printer name in [Share name]. Click the [OK] button. Confirming connection After you have finished the network setup operations, access the folder whose sharing has been set for other personal computers.
  • Page 66 P5020.book Page 58 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Transmit Power Level ■...
  • Page 67: Connection Using Windows 2000

    P5020.book Page 59 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Connection using Windows 2000 FLOW OF OPERATIONS The wireless LAN connection procedure is outlined below. Make sure that the personal computer is ready for the transmission of radio waves from the wireless LAN.
  • Page 68 P5020.book Page 60 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Ad hoc connection: Select [Ad hoc - Connect directly to other computers] under “Operating mode”, and assign...
  • Page 69: Connection To The Network

    P5020.book Page 61 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM works to which this device will connect. You have the option of entering up to three SSID’s. Select the [Advanced] tab. Choose appropriate Power Save Mode setting. Options are [Off], [Normal], and [Maximum]. [Normal] is the default setting.
  • Page 70 P5020.book Page 62 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Click the [Network Identification] tab.
  • Page 71 P5020.book Page 63 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Setting the printer-sharing function Click [Start] -> [Settings] -> [Printers]. A list of connected printers will be displayed. Right-click the printer for which the sharing func- tion is to be set, and then click [Sharing...] in the menu displayed.
  • Page 72 P5020.book Page 64 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e ■...
  • Page 73: Other Settings

    P5020.book Page 65 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Other settings SETTING OF POWER-SAVING FUNCTION You can set the power-saving function of wireless LAN. Default setting is auto-setting. In case of using the power-saving function, manually control the communi- cation performance. Intel PROSet Wireless LAN: Click [Start] ->...
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    P5020.book Page 66 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Troubleshooting Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table.
  • Page 75 P5020.book Page 67 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Problem Possible Cause Unavailable It takes too long to retrieve the network network and display the connection connected (continued) computers. Incorrect setting of IP address W I r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e Possible Solution Retrieve computers as follow: Windows XP:...
  • Page 76 P5020.book Page 68 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Communication...
  • Page 77: Wireless Lan Glossary

    P5020.book Page 69 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Wireless LAN Glossary Ad hoc A designation for wireless LAN network configuration. It indicates a form of communication limited to those personal computers which have wireless LAN function. For details, refer to “Ad hoc connection” on page 50. Channel The frequency band of wireless LAN to be used in communications over wireless LAN or at the access...
  • Page 78 P5020.book Page 70 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e submitting correct network keys.
  • Page 79: Ip Address Information

    P5020.book Page 71 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM IP address information IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document. You are advised to consult with your network administrator for additional information. If IP address is unknown, set IP address as follows: If you have an access point (DHCP server) on the network, set the IP address as follows: Windows 2000: [Obtain an IP address automatically]...
  • Page 80: Specifications

    P5020.book Page 72 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k S e c t i o n F i v e Specifications Item Type of network...
  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    P5020.book Page 73 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Troubleshooting...
  • Page 82 P5020.book Page 74 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    P5020.book Page 75 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Troubleshooting Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook 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.
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting Table

    P5020.book Page 76 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Audio Problems .
  • Page 85: Floppy Disk Drive Problems

    P5020.book Page 77 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Problem Possible Cause The DVD/CD-RW Access The Windows DVD/CD-RW indicator on the Status auto insertion function is Indicator Panel blinks at active and is checking to see if regular intervals when no a DVD/CD-RW disc is ready to DVD/CD-RW disc is in the run.
  • Page 86: Memory Problems

    P5020.book Page 78 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x Problem Possible Cause You have connected an...
  • Page 87: Power Failures

    P5020.book Page 79 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Problem Possible Cause A card inserted in the PC Your software may not have Card slot does not work or the correct software driver is locking up the system. active. (continued) You may have the wrong I/O address selected for your PC Card device.
  • Page 88: Shutdown And Startup Problems

    P5020.book Page 80 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x Problem Possible Cause Your LifeBook notebook...
  • Page 89: Video 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 25 for more information) Make sure you have the right password.
  • Page 90 P5020.book Page 82 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x Problem Possible Cause The built-in display is...
  • Page 91: Miscellaneous Problems

    P5020.book Page 83 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Problem Possible Cause You have connected an Your BIOS setup is not set to external monitor and it enable your external monitor. does not display any information. Your external monitor is not properly installed.
  • Page 92: Power On Self Test Messages

    P5020.book Page 84 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that the Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating...
  • Page 93: Emergency Dvd Tray Release

    P5020.book Page 85 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM *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.
  • Page 94: Restoring Your Pre-Installed Software

    PowerQuest Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) provides a way to restore your computer if you experi- ence a hard disk crash or other system failure. Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything installed on the computer at the time you purchased it. The image is saved on a separate partition on the hard disk.
  • Page 95 P5020.book Page 87 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM image will overwrite all information on the hard drive, including saved files. 2. After you click [Y]es. You will be presented with two options: [Create New Backup] and [Restore Backup]. After you click [Create New Backup], follow the on- screen instructions.
  • Page 96 P5020.book Page 88 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S i x...
  • Page 97: Care And Maintenance

    P5020.book Page 89 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Care and Maintenance...
  • Page 98 P5020.book Page 90 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
  • Page 99 4. If your notebook will not boot after it has dried out, call your support representative. ■ Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). Always use the AC adapter and batteries that are ■...
  • Page 100: Batteries

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  • Page 101: Media Care

    P5020.book Page 93 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM MEDIA CARE Caring for your Media (DVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM) Media discs are precision devices and will function reli- ably if given reasonable care. Always store your media disc in its case when it ■...
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  • Page 103: Specifications

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  • Page 105: Configuration Label

    P5020.book Page 97 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Specifications This section provides the hardware and environmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. Specifications of particular configurations will vary. Part Number Configuration P/N: AWHXXXXXXXXXXXXX FPC P/N: FPCMXXXXXX P5020, PM 1.00G ULV, 10.6W, XPH, 40G, 256M, DVD/CD-RW, WLAN...
  • Page 106: Device Ports

    Optional second bay battery: Lithium ion battery, ■ rechargeable, 10.8V, 3400 mAh, 36.7 Wh AC Adapter Autosensing 100-240V AC, 60W, supplying 16V DC, 3.36A, to the LifeBook notebook, Fujitsu Model FPCAC14AP, which includes an AC cable. Power Management Conforms to ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
  • Page 107: Pre-Installed Software

    If necessary, you can restore your system to the state in which it was shipped from Fujitsu. (See Drive Image Special Edition (DISE) on page 86 for more information) Adobe Acrobat Reader...
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  • Page 109: Regulatory Information

    P5020.book Page 101 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Regulatory Information NOTICE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC NOTICES Notice to Users of Radios and Television These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec- tion against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion.
  • Page 110 Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecom- munication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
  • Page 111 P5020.book Page 103 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM 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 3.36A minimum. 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 113 P5020.book Page 105 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Glossary...
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  • Page 115: Glossary

    P5020.book Page 107 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your LifeBook notebook. ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. An industry specification for the efficient handling of power consumption in mobile computers.
  • Page 116 P5020.book Page 108 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n N i n e Direct Memory Access.
  • Page 117 P5020.book Page 109 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM 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 micro- processor in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.
  • Page 118 P5020.book Page 110 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k – S e c t i o n N i n e Stereo (audio) A system using two channels to process sound from two different sources.
  • Page 119: Index

    P5020.book Page 111 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Index adapter ....... 23, 107 indicator .
  • Page 120 ........92 Fujitsu BatteryAid ......99 Fujitsu HotKey Utility .
  • Page 121 P5020.book Page 113 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM Netscape 6 ........99 Numeric Keypad .
  • Page 122 P5020.book Page 114 Friday, September 12, 2003 4:43 PM L i f e B o o k P 5 0 0 0 N o t e b o o k Application key ......13 Start keys .

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