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Fujitsu Limited 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
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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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name
Address
Telephone
:
FPCA
:
Fujitsu PC (Asia) Pte Ltd
200 Pandan Loop
#05-03, Pantech 21
The Computer Centre
Singapore 128388
:
65-776 0688
:
LifeBook C6530
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.

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  • Page 1 © Copyright 1999 Fujitsu Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced, or translated, without the prior written consent of Fujitsu Limited. No part of this publication may be stored or transmit- ted in any electronic form without the written consent of Fujitsu Limited.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 3 NOTATION IN THIS DOCUMENT Warnings This manual uses a variety of icons as visual marks so that you can use this computer safely and correctly and avoid damage and danger to yourself and to others. These icons and their mean- ings are as follows.
  • Page 4 Notation in text Here is what symbols in text mean. Symbol Meaning Critical Point Indicates a point necessary for correctly operating the Critical Points hardware or software. Column Gives the meaning and brief explanation of a term. Column Indicates the page to see elsewhere in this manual. Command input (key input) Within the text of this manual, command input (giving commands to the computer by pressing keys) is indicated as follows.
  • Page 5 Configuration of this Manual SECTION 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and battery operation. SECTION 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions ......2 Front ....................2 Left Side/Right Side ............... 4 Rear/Bottom .................. 6 Status Indicator LCD ..............8 2. Keyboard ................. 10 Keyboard ..................10 Numeric Keypad Mode ..............10 Names of the Main Keys and their Functions ......
  • Page 7 SECTION 1 9. Internal Fax Modem ............36 What is a Fax Modem? ..............36 Connection .................. 36 Modem Warnings ................. 37 10.SPDIF Features ............... 38 How to use the SPDIF Output Connector? ........38 SECTION 2 1. Options ................40 Options ..................
  • Page 8 SECTION 3 1. BIOS setup ............... 70 2. POST Diagnostic Screen ..........95 SECTION 4 1. When This Happens ............98...
  • Page 9 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 This section explains basic operations and basic items for using this computer, including the names of the parts and their functions, Flat point operation methods, floppy disk unit handing, and battery operation.

  • Page 10: Names Of The Parts And Their Functions

    SECTION 1 1. Names of the Parts and their Functions Front...
  • Page 11 Latch This is pulled to release the lock when the LCD display panel is opened. LCD Display Panel Displays text, graphics, etc. Displays the status of the computer main unit. See “Status Indicator LCD”. Closed Cover Switch This switch puts out the backlighting when the LCD display panel is closed. Condenser Microphone Allows sound recording.

  • Page 12: Left Side/Right Side

    Left Side/Right Side Anti-theft lock Can be connected with a commercially available anti-theft cable. Critical Point The anti-theft lock is for the Kensington Microsaver Security System.
  • Page 13 MAIN switch This is the switch for turning the power to the computer main unit on and off. PC card slot Slot for inserting separately sold PC cards. The lower slot is numbered 0 and the upper slot is numbered 1. PC card eject button Pressed to eject the PC card.

  • Page 14: Rear/Bottom

    Rear/Bottom (available only in Japan) ill006J...
  • Page 15 Expansion keyboard/mouse connector Connector for connecting a separately sold numeric keypad or mouse. Serial interface connector Connector for connecting separately sold equipment which has an RS-232C standard interface. CRT interface connector Connector for connecting a separately sold CRT monitor. Parallel interface connector Connector for connecting a separately sold printer.

  • Page 16: Status Indicator Lcd

    Status Indicator LCD 11 12 SUS/RES indicator ( When this computer is operating, this indicator lights up; when the computer is in suspend mode, this indicator flashes. AC adaptor indicator ( Lights up when the power is being supplied from the AC adaptor. Battery pack mounting indicators (1, Lights up when the battery pack is mounted.
  • Page 17 Num Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Shift] + [Num Lk] is pressed to put the keyboard into numeric keypad mode. Caps Lock indicator ( Lights up when [Shift] + [Caps Lock] is pressed to put the keyboard into CAPS mode. Scroll Lock indicator ( Lights up or goes out each time the [Scr Lk] key is pressed.

  • Page 18: Keyboard

    SECTION 1 2. Keyboard Keyboard The keyboard is the device for giving instructions to the computer, inputting data, and executing. The keys can be divided into two types. : Control keys : Character keys Num Lk Insert Delete Pause Scr Lk Prt Sc SysRq Break...

  • Page 19: Names Of The Main Keys And Their Functions

    Names of the Main Keys and their Functions [Esc] (escape) key The usage is determined by the application software. It is often used to return to the previous operation. [F1]-[F12] (function) keys The usage depends on the application software. [Fn] key A key unique to this computer;...
  • Page 20 [Shift] key Used in combination with other keys. [Alt] key Used in combination with other keys; its functions depend on the application software. [Caps Lock] key To lock the keyboard into caps mode, press this key together with the Shift key. Pressing this key again ends caps mode.
  • Page 21 [Sys Rq] (system request) key When this key is supported by the application software, this key is used for such functions as resetting the keyboard. Press this key together with the Alt key. ] (Windows) key Press this key to display the Start menu. ] (Application) key Press this key to display the shortcut menu for the selected item.

  • Page 22: Turning On The Power

    SECTION 1 3. Turning on the Power Turning on the power This item explains the normal way to turn the computer main unit power on and off. Connect the AC adaptor. Open the LCD display panel. Latch AC adaptor Pull the latch to release the lock, then lift the display panel with your hand.
  • Page 23 Critical Point Do not carry this computer around or subject it to shock or vibration with the power on. These can result in breakdown. Column POST is the abbreviation for POWER ON SELF TEST, which is a self-diagnostic test that checks for abnormalities within the computer.

  • Page 24: Turning Off The Power

    SECTION 1 4. Turning off the Power Turning Off the Power This item explains how to turn off the power. Critical Points Do not turn back on the computer immediately after turning it off, but wait for 10 seconds or When the computer is not used for a long time, unload the floppy disk and the CD-ROM from the computer before turning it off.
  • Page 25 Critical Points If the MAIN switch is not turned off after the step 3, press the SUS/RES button to turn on the personal computer next time. If “Restart” or “Restart computer” is selected on the dialog box that appears as a result of the steps 2, the personal computer will be restarted.

  • Page 26: Suspend/Resume Function

    SECTION 1 5. Suspend/Resume Function What Is the Suspend/Resume Function? When this computer is suspended with the SUS/RES button, the suspend/resume function retains the programs and data in memory as is so that you can resume operations immediately the next time you press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 27: Suspending

    Suspending There are three ways to suspend this computer, using the SUS/RES button, Closed Cover switch and for Windows 98, using the [Shut Down] dialog. Using the SUS/RES button Suspending Check that are out. When you press the SUS/RES button, flashes and the computer goes into suspend mode.
  • Page 28 Using the Closed Cover switch Close the LCD display panel. This unit goes into suspend mode using the Closed Cover switch. Critical Point When the BIOS setup “Lid Closure Suspend” setting is “Disabled”, this unit does not go into suspend mode even if you close the LCD display panel.

  • Page 29: Using The Resume Function

    Using the Resume Function You can make the computer resume the current application program, using either the SUS/ RES button or the closed cover switch. Critical Point Immediately after putting it into the Suspend mode, do not make the computer resume the program but wait for 10 seconds or so.

  • Page 30: Battery

    SECTION 1 6. Battery Battery Charging For portability, this computer can operate either from the AC adaptor or from its battery. This item explains how to charge the battery. Connect the AC adaptor. is displayed. AC adaptor During charging, is displayed on the status indicator LCD and the remaining battery charge is displayed.

  • Page 31: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation This item explains operation with the battery. Disconnect the AC adaptor and switch on When the main switch is on, press the the main switch. SUS/RES button. Main Switch SUS/RES switch stops flashing and stays lit up. Critical Points When the ambient temperature is lower, the battery operating time is reduced.

  • Page 32: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    Checking the Remaining Battery Charge This computer can indicates the amount of battery charge remaining with the remaining battery charge indicator on the status indicator LCD. Remaining battery charge indicator Indicates battery charge level of about 76% to about 100% Indicates battery charge level of about 51% to about 75% Indicates battery charge level of about 26% to about 50% Indicates battery charge level of about 16% to about 25%...

  • Page 33: Low Battery State

    Low Battery State This item explains the display when this computer’s battery is low and what to do. The low battery is announced in the following way. The warning beeps and the battery mark on the status indicator LCD flashes. Critical Point If the audio volume is set too low, you may not be able to hear the warning beep.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Battery Pack

    Replacing the Battery Pack Turn off the computer and disconnect the WARNING AC adaptor from it. (ELECTRIC SHOCK) Before replacing the battery pack, be sure to turn off the computer and disconnect the AC adaptor from it. Otherwise you might get an electric shock.
  • Page 35 Remove the battery pack. Install a new battery pack. Battery pack Battery pack Slide guide Tilt the battery pack up and then take it Put the battery pack in the slot by positioning out of the battery pack slot in a tilt the slide guide with the main unit.

  • Page 36: Bridge Battery

    Bridge Battery The bridge battery is a NiCd battery that is built-in your notebook and is constantly being recharged. A bridge battery allows a charged Lithium ion battery to be exchanged for a discharged one by “warm-swapping”. To warm-swap have a charged battery ready, put your notebook in Suspend mode, remove the low battery and quickly insert a charged battery.

  • Page 37: Precautions For Battery Pack

    Precautions for Battery Pack WARNING (ELECTRIC SHOCK) The battery pack is an extremely delicate products. When installing or removing one, do not drop it or subject it to strong shocks. If this should happen, do not use that battery pack in the interest of safely, because there is a risk of electric shock or malfunction. Discharge After you charge the battery pack, even if you store it without using it, over about 1 month it will naturally discharge.

  • Page 38: Floppy Disk Drive

    SECTION 1 SECTION 1 7. Floppy Disk Drive Loading/Ejecting a Floppy Disk This item explains how to load and eject a floppy disk. Ejecting Loading Press the EJECT button. Insert into the floppy disk drive. Eject button Eject button Insert the floppy disk with the label Check that the on the Status Indicator upwards and the shutter side first until the...

  • Page 39: What Is A Floppy Disk

    What is a Floppy Disk? A floppy disk is a medium for storing programs or data. This item explains basic knowledge and precautions regarding floppy disks. Types of floppy disks If floppy disks are classified according to the amount of data they can store (the memory capacity), typically there are the following 2 types.

  • Page 40: Precautions On Handling

    Precautions on Handling Take the following precautions when using floppy disks in order to avoid damaging them. Be careful not to spill liquids such Do not place them in places with Do not bend them or place heavy as coffee onto them. high temperatures or in direct objects on top of them.

  • Page 41: Cd-Rom Drive

    SECTION 1 8. CD-ROM Drive CD-ROMs Take the following precautions when handling CD-ROMS. When removing a CD-ROM from its case, lift it out while pressing the center holder of the case, as in the diagram on the right. Handle the CD-ROM by its edges, trying as much as possible not to touch the surfaces.

  • Page 42: Loading/Ejecting A Cd-Rom

    Loading/Ejecting a CD-ROM This item explains how to load/eject a CD-ROM. Critical Point Press the EJECT button. There is a protective sheet on the expansion unit’s CD-ROM tray upon delivery. Remove this sheet when you use the CD-ROM drive. You can only install/eject a CD-ROM when the computer main unit is in operating mode because of the electronic lock of the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 43 Set the tray. Push the tray in gently. Critical Points CD-ROM drive is an extremely delicate device in which the CD-ROM revolves at high speed. Do not carry it when the power to the computer is switched on, and do not expose it to shocks or vibrations.

  • Page 44: Internal Fax Modem

    SECTION 1 9. Internal Fax Modem What is a Fax Modem? A modem is a device for exchanging data between a computer and a telephone line. If you have a modem, you can carry out computer communications (connecting computers by a telephone line and exchanging information).

  • Page 45: Modem Warnings

    Modem Warnings CAUTION The internal modem has a maximum speed of 56000bps by 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. CAUTION The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital PBX systems.

  • Page 46: Spdif Features

    SECTION 1 10. SPDIF Features How to use the SPDIF Output Connector? Please use the following settings when using the SPDIF output connector. Click Start and choose Settings. Choose Control Panel and double click the Yamaha DS-XG Audio Config. Click on the SPDIF tab and select ON (Digital Sources Only). SPDIF Connector CAUTION (INJURY)
  • Page 47 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 This section explains installation of options for this computer.

  • Page 48: Options

    SECTION 2 1. Options Options You can expand the functions of this computer by connecting various options. Connecting options such as a printer or a modem card makes it possible to print documents created with this computer and to communicate them to other computers. Other options include hard disks and expansion memory.
  • Page 49 WARNING (ELECTRIC SHOCK) Only connect equipment recommended by Fujitsu. Connecting any other equipment can cause electric shock, fire, or breakdown. CAUTION (INJURY) When installing/removing options, do not remove any screws other than those specified by this manual. Removing any other screws can cause injury and breakdown.

  • Page 50: Pc Cards

    SECTION 2 2. PC Cards Precautions for PC Cards Observe the following points when using PC cards to prevent breakdown. Do not place PC cards in high- Do not subject PC cards to Avoid rubbing PC cards and temperature locations and strong shocks.

  • Page 51: Installing Pc Cards

    Installing PC Cards PC card is a generic term for business card sized cards which have a program and data memory function or peripheral equipment functions such as a modem or LAN adaptor. This item explains how to install a PC card. Install the PC card.

  • Page 52: Removing Pc Cards

    Removing PC Cards This item explains how to remove a PC card. Click the PC card indicator on the task bar. A message is displayed for stopping the installed PC card. Click the PC card to be removed. The PC card operations stop and the following screen is displayed. Critical Point For IC memory cards, the “This device cannot be removed”...
  • Page 53 Press the PC card eject button. Remove the PC card. PC card eject button PC card eject/lock button PC card The PC card eject button slightly juts up. Press the PC card eject button to eject the PC card. Critical Points Never remove a PC card by pulling on its cord.

  • Page 54: Expansion Ram Modules

    SECTION 2 3. Expansion RAM Modules Installing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to install expansion RAM modules. Turn off the computer and disconnect WARNING the AC adaptor from it. (ELECTRIC SHOCK) Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when installing an expansion RAM module in order to...
  • Page 55 Critical Point When closing the keyboard, be sure to insert its tabs securely into the locating holes in the computer main unit. Open the keyboard. Open the seat cover. While sliding the keybaord slightly to the rear side, open it gently. Install an extension RAM module.
  • Page 56 Fit the cover to the computer main Critical Point unit and fastern it with the screws. When fitting the cover to the computer main unit again, firmly insert the pawls into the holes on the back of the computer main unit. back of main unit.

  • Page 57: Removing An Expansion Ram Module

    Removing an Expansion RAM Module This item explains how to remove an expansion RAM module. WARNING (ELECTRIC SHOCK) Always turn off the computer main unit main switch and disconnect the AC adaptor when removing an expansion RAM module in order to avoid electrical shock. Critical Point When closing the keyboard, be sure to insert its tabs securely into the locating holes in the computer main unit.
  • Page 58 Fit the cover to the computer main unit and fasten it with the screws. Restore the cover to the computer main unit and fasten it with the screws, both of which were once removed in the previous step 2. Critical Point When fitting the cover to the computer main unit again, firmly insert the pawls into the holes on the back of the computer main unit.

  • Page 59: Mouse

    SECTION 2 4. Mouse Connecting the Mouse Turn off the computer and disconnect Connect the connector at the end of the AC adaptor from it. the mouse cable to the expansion keyboard/mouse connector on the rear side of the computer main unit. Have the arrow marked on the connector facing down.
  • Page 60 Button operations • Click Press the left mouse button once until it clicks. The action of pressing the right button once firmly enough that it clicks is called a “right click”. Click • Double click Press the mouse left button two times quickly in a row.

  • Page 61: Numeric Keypad

    SECTION 2 5. Numeric Keypad Connecting a Numeric Keypad This item explains how to connect a numeric keypad. Turn off the MAIN switch. Connect the numeric keypad. Main switch Slide the MAIN switch in the direction of Have the arrow marked on the connector facing down.

  • Page 62: Printer

    SECTION 2 6. Printer Connecting a Printer This item explains how to connect a printer to the parallel interface connector on the rear of the computer main unit. WARNING (ELECTRIC SHOCK) Always turn off the computer main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/ disconnecting a printer.
  • Page 63 Turn off the main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor. Connect the printer to the computer main unit. Connect the printer cable securely at both ends and fasten securely at both ends with the screws and fixtures. Connect the printer’s power cord and turn on its power. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 64: Crt Monitor

    SECTION 2 7. CRT Monitor Connecting an External CRT Monitor An external CRT monitor can be connected to this computer. This item explains how to connect a CRT monitor to the CRT interface connector on the rear of the computer main unit. WARNING (ELECTRIC SHOCK) Always turn off the computer main unit and disconnect the AC adaptor before connecting/...
  • Page 65 Connect the CRT monitor to the computer main unit. Connect the CRT cable securely to the connectors at both ends and fasten securely at both ends with the screws. Connect the AC adaptor to the computer main unit and switch on main switch. Connect the CRT monitor’s power cord and press the SUS/RES button.

  • Page 66: One-Touch Operation Buttons

    SECTION 2 8. One-touch operation buttons You can start an application or play a CD with one touch of a button. 1 MODE switch Slide this switch up and down in three steps (upper, center, lower positions) to change the functions of respective one-touch operation buttons.
  • Page 67 2 Buttons Slide the MODE switch up or down before using one-touch operation buttons. MODE switch position Internet - E-mail - Start an Start an Activation of Check of new application application Internet arrival of E-mail Application program program Explorer Disabled Disabled Disabled...

  • Page 68: Checking New Arrival Of E-Mail

    Checking new arrival of E-mail Press the E-mail button to check to see if there is new arrival of E-mail. New arrival of E-mail can be checked even when the Windows 98 is shutdown. Important note When the MAIN switch is turned off (set at “ ” side), new arrival of E-mail cannot be checked with the E-mail button.

  • Page 69: Wireless Mouse

    SECTION 2 9. Wireless Mouse This chapter explains fundamentals of handling and operation of the wireless mouse with matters that require attention. Before using the wireless mouse, carefully read this chapter so that you’ll have a good knowledge to use this wireless mouse. Precautions on safety Strictly observe the following instructions for safe use of the wireless mouse.
  • Page 70 CAUTION Don’t leave the wireless mouse in a place where it is directly exposed to the sun or the temperature is expected to rise extremely, for example, in a car exposed to the scorching sun, for a long time. Extremely high temperature may cause the cover and other parts of the wireless mouse to be heated, deformed, melted, or to fire because its inside is heated.

  • Page 71: Preparation And Preliminary Knowledge

    Preparation and Preliminary knowledge Loading of batteries Load the wireless mouse with two AAA-size alkaline batteries referring to the article “Replacing batteries” of this manual. H-L-OFF switch Infrared transmission power of this wireless mouse can be switched between low and high with the H-L-OFF switch.

  • Page 72: Setup Of Personal Computer And Wireless Mouse

    Setup of personal computer and wireless mouse Setup of personal computer See Bios section to enable infrared mouse. Ensure that the setup menu is Enabled. Critical Points When “enabled” is selected for the item of “Infrared mouse”, the external PS/2 mouse that is connected with the extension keyboard/mouse connector is unusable.

  • Page 73: Replacing Batteries

    Replacing batteries Remove the lid of the battery chamber. Remove the old batteries. Fit the lid of the battery chamber to Set new batteries in the battery chamber. the wireless mouse. Pay heed to the polarities (+ and - poles) of each battery so as to set it in correct orientation.

  • Page 74: For Good Maintenance

    For good maintenance If the ball or roller of the wireless mouse gets dust or soiled, it may cause malfunction of the mouse. Be sure to clean the mouse regularly (once a month or so) according to the following procedure. Remove the mouse ball cover.

  • Page 75: Caution

    Caution Don’t use the wireless mouse pointing it at the infrared communication port of the personal computer to avoid malfunction of the infrared communication port. If the button of the wireless mouse is held depressed, the battery is depleted in a short time. Don’t put anything on the mouse and don’t leave the mouse upside down.

  • Page 76: Specifications

    Specifications Item Description Transmission system Infrared transmission Service life of battery 6 months approximately (under operating conditions: (alkaline battery) 8-hours/day, 5-days/week, net operating rate of mouse (in Low Power mode) = 10 %) (condition not in use: power off, temperature 20 degree centigrade) Operable range H: Distance - within 1.5 m, angle - right and left 0 degree,...
  • Page 77 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3...

  • Page 78: Bios Setup

    System Date: [01/02/2000] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, Floppy Disk A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”] or <Enter> selects field. :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHK2120AT-(PM)] :Secondary Master: [TOSHIBA CD-ROM XM-7002B-(SM)] Language: [English (US)] Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults Select :Sub-Menu F10Save and Exit...
  • Page 79 1.1.1 Main - Primary Master, Secondary Master Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Primary Master [FUJITSU MHH2064AT-(PM)] Item Specific Help Type: [AUTO] Select ATA/ATAPI Maximum Capacity: 12073 MB drive installed here. Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]...
  • Page 80 Selections Setup Item Note (Item Specific Help) Disabled LBA Mode Control This option can not be changed when ‘Auto’ Enabled is selected. Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads & Sectors. Standard Transfer Mode This option can not be changed when ‘Auto’...
  • Page 81 1.2 Advanced Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Plug & Play O/S [Yes] Protected Device Configurations [No] [No] The BIOS configures :Serial/Parallel Port Configurations also non-boot :Keyboard/Mouse Features devices. Select if :Video Features you are using a non- :Internal Device Configurations Plug &...
  • Page 82 1.2.1 Advanced - Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Serial/Parallel Port Configuration Item Specific Help Serial port A: [Enable] [Disabled] I/O address: [3F8-3FF] The port is Interrupt: [IRQ 4] disabled. Infrared port: [Enabled] Mode: [FIR]...
  • Page 83 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Interrupt IRQ 3 This option is available when Serial port B is IRQ 4 ‘Enabled’. IRQ 10 Set the interrupt for serial port B. IRQ 11 I/O address 100 - 107 This option is available when Mode for Serial 108 - 10F port B is set to ‘FIR’.
  • Page 84 1.2.2 Advanced - Keyboard/Mouse Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Keyboard/Mouse Features Item Specific Help Numlock: [Auto] Selects power-on Hot plug: [Enabled] state for Numlock. Internal Pointing Device: [Auto Disabled] Infrared Mouse: [Disabled] Help Select Item -/Space Change Value...
  • Page 85 1.2.2 Advanced - Video Features Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Video Features Item Specific Help Display: [Internal Flat-Panel] Select display Compensation: [Disabled] terminal. Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults Select :Sub-Menu F10Save and Exit ESCExit Select Menu Enter...
  • Page 86 1.2.3 Advanced - Internal Device Configurations PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Internal Device Configuration Item Specific Help Floppy Disk Controller: [Enabled] [Disabled] IDE Controller: [Both] Floppy disk drive is disabled [Enabled] Floppy disk drive is enabled.
  • Page 87 1.2.4.1 Advanced - PCI Configuration Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit PCI Configuration Item Specific Help :IRQ Reservation Reserve specific IRQs for use by legacy ISA devices. Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults Select :Sub-Menu F10Save and Exit ESCExit Select Menu...
  • Page 88 1.2.4.1 Advanced - PCI Configuration - IRQ Reservation Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit IRQ Reservation Item Specific Help IRQ 3: [Available] Reserve the IRQ 4: [Available] specified IRQ for IRQ 5: [Available] use by legacy ISA IRQ 7: [Available] devices.
  • Page 89 1.2.5 Advanced - ACPI Management Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit ACPI Features Item Specific Help ACPI Management: [Disabled] Configires ACPI Management feature. [Disabled] ACPI management is disabled. [Enabled] ACPI management is enabled. Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults...
  • Page 90 1.2.6 Advanced - Event Logging Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Event Logging Item Specific Help Event log capacity: Space Available Press <Enter> key to Event log validity: Valid view the contents of the event log. View Event Log: [Enter] Event Logging:...

  • Page 91: Security Menu

    1.3 Security Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Press <Enter> key to Set Supervisor Password [Enter] set Supervisor Set User Password [Enter] Password to enable Minimum User Password Length [0] any password features.
  • Page 92 y t i ’ r a l i y t i y t i y t i ’ d e l l x i f t i r o l l t i r y l l Table 1-12 Security menu options...

  • Page 93: Set Supervisor Password

    1.3.1 Set Supervisor Password 1.3.2 Set User Password Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Confirm New Password Supervisor Password Is: Set User Password Is: Set Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Enter Current Password...
  • Page 94 1.4 Power Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Power Savings: [Customized] Hard Disk Timeout: [Off] Select Power Display Timeout: [Off] Management Mode. Standby Timeout: [4 Minutes] Choosing modes Auto Suspend Timeout: [15 Minutes] changes system power management settings.
  • Page 95 Setup Item Selections Note (Item Specific Help) Standby Timeout Amount of time the system needs to be 1 Minute inactive before entering the Standby Mode. 2 Minutes Standby Mode turns off various devices in the 4 Minutes system, including the screen, until you start 6 Minutes using the computer again.
  • Page 96 1.4.1 Power - Advanced Features Modes PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Advanced Features Item Specific Help Suspend/Resume Switch: [Enabled] Configures the Lid Closure Suspend: [On] Suspend/Resume Lid Open Resume: [On] switch. Serial Mouse Activity: [Disabled] Help Select Item -/Space...
  • Page 97 1.5 Boot Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help QuickBoot: [Enabled] Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled] [Disabled] :Boot Device Priority All diagnostic test will be done. [Enabled] Some diagnostic tests may be skipped while booting to speed up.
  • Page 98 1.5.1 Boot - Boot Device Priority Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Floppy Disk Drive The top device has + Hard Disk Drive the highest priority. ATAPI C-ROM Drive <Enter>...

  • Page 99: Info Menu

    1.6 Info Menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help BIOS Version: 1.xx BIOS Date: 01/02/2000 BIOS Area: E800h - FFFFh ® CPU Type: Pentium III processor CPU Speed: 500MHz L1 Cache: 32KB L2 Cache: 256KB Total Memory: 64MB On Board:...
  • Page 100 1.7 Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Boot Info Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and Discard Changes save your changes to Save Changes CMOS. Help Select Item -/Space Change Value Setup Defaults...

  • Page 101: Exit Saving Changes

    1.7.1 Exit Saving Changes 1.7.4 Discard Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Confirmation Save configuration changes and exit now? Save configuration changes now? [Yes] [No] [Yes] [No] 1.7.2 Exit Discarding Changes 1.7.5 Save Changes Setup Confirmation Setup Warning Load default configuration now? Configuration has not been saved! Save before exiting? [Yes]...
  • Page 102 Setup changes system behavior by modifying the BIOS Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3 ”] configuration. Selecting incorrect values may cause system boot failure; load Setup Default values to :Primary Master: [FUJITSU MHA2043AT] recover. :Secondary Master: [None] :Secondary Master: [None] <Up/Down> arrows select fields in current menu.

  • Page 103: Post Diagnostic Screen

    SECTION 3 2. POST Diagnostic Screen PhoneixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Copyright 1985-1999 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved Fujitsu LifeBook BIOS Version 1.xx Copyright FUJITSU LIMITED 1997-1999. CPU = XXXXXXXXXXXX processor 0640K System Memory Passed 00XXM Extended Memory Passed 0XXXK Memory Cache Passed...
  • Page 104 Error Messages System timer error Real time clock error System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Press <F1> to resume,<F2> to Setup Check date and time settings Password locked: Fixed Disk n No Save To Disk partition or file exists on Fixed Disk - Save To Disk features is disabled.
  • Page 105 SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 This section explains what to do when trouble occurs with this computer and when messages are displayed. Read this section as the necessity arises.

  • Page 106: When This Happens

    SECTION 4 1. When This Happens When you are having trouble with this computer, there is something you think is strange, or there is something you want to do, but do not know how. This section is divided into related items.
  • Page 107 Checkpoint Cause and Solution Have you been pressing any On this computer, if the power management functions are set of the keys? and no key is pressed for a certain period of time, the CPU stops and the LCD panel backlight goes out. (In this state, pressing any key lights up the backlight again.) If the computer stops too frequently, change the BIOS setup settings.
  • Page 108 The remaining battery charge indicator does not stop flashing. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the battery connected Check that the battery is connected correctly. If it is connected correctly? correctly, there is an abnormality in the battery pack, so replace the battery pack.
  • Page 109 No sound or minimal sound from speaker Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the volume control Turn the volume control for the correct volume. If this does not correctly adjusted? change the volume, double click the task bar sound indicator and adjust the volume.
  • Page 110 Data cannot be read from the CD-ROM drive. Checkpoint Cause and Solution Is the CD-ROM correctly set? Set the CD-ROM correctly with its label facing upwards. Is there any dirt, condensation Wipe it from the center outwards with a dry, soft cloth. or water on the CD-ROM? Is the CD-ROM scratched or Replace the CD-ROM.
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