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Disk Drive

The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data on the disk.

Diskette

A floppy disk in a hard housing with a shutter.

DMA

Direct Memory Access. Special circuitry for memory to memory transfers of data which do not require CPU action.

DMI

Desktop Management Interface. A standard that provides PC management applications with a common method of locally or remotely querying and configuring PC computer systems, hardware and software compo- nents, and peripherals.

DOS

Disk Operating System (MS-DOS is a Microsoft Disk Operating System).

Driver

A computer program which converts application and operating system commands to external devices into the exact form required by a specific brand and model of device in order to produce the desired results from that particular equipment.

ECP

Extended Capability Port. A set of standards for high speed data communication and interconnection between electronic devices.

ESD

Electro-Static Discharge. The sudden discharge of elec- tricity from a static charge which has built-up slowly. Example: the shock you get from a doorknob on a dry day or the sparks you get from brushing hair on a dry day.

Extended Memory

All memory more than the 640KB recognized by MS-DOS as system memory.

FCC

Federal Communication Commission.

Floppy Disk

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media which is highly flexible.

GB

Gigabyte.

Hard drive

A spinning platter of magnetic data storage media where the platter is very stiff.

Hexadecimal

A decimal notation for the value of a 4 bit binary number. (0-9, A, B, C, D, E, F) Example: 2F in hexa- decimal = 00101111 in binary = 47 in decimal.

I/O

Input/Output. Data entering and leaving your LifeBook in electronic form.

I/O Port

The connector and associated control circuits for data entering and leaving your LifeBook in electronic form.

IDE

Intelligent Drive Electronics. A type of control interface for a hard drive which is inside the hard drive unit.

Infrared

Light just beyond the red portion of the visible light spectrum which is invisible to humans.

IR

An abbreviation for infrared.

IrDA

Infrared Data Association. An organization which produces standards for communication using infrared as the carrier.

IRQ

Interrupt Request. An acronym for the hardware signal to the CPU that an external event has occurred which needs to be processed.

KB

Kilobyte.

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Contents Copyright Declaration of ConformityU T I O N FCC NoticesAvis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien E R T I S S E M E N TUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyTable of Contents Care and Maintenance Glossary F e B o o k i S e r i e s Preface F e B o o k B S e r i e s Warranty PrefaceAbout this Guide Fujitsu PC Contact InformationF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n O n e Getting to Know Your LifeBook F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n T w o Overview UnpackingTOP and Front Components Built-in Microphone Display PanelDC Power Jack LEFT-SIDE Panel ComponentsExternal Monitor Port PC Card SlotRIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Bottom Components Status Indicator Panel Power IndicatorAC Adapter Indicator Battery Level IndicatorsBattery Charging Indicators Numlk IndicatorCapslock Indicator Hard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access IndicatorUsing the Keyboard KeyboardNumeric Keypad Windows KeysFunction Keys Fn KeyDouble-Clicking Quick Point Pointing DeviceClicking Touch Screen Quick Point Device Control AdjustmentDragging Calibrating the Touch Screen To Fujitsu Touch Panel/Compensation Tool. This willVolume Control Controlling the VolumePasswords Setting UP Your Lifebook Security PanelLifeBook Security Application Panel Uninstalling the Security Panel Application PrecautionsOperating Your Lifebook SECURITY/ Application Panel Configuring your LifeBook Application Panel Reinstalling the Security/Application PanelLaunching Applications with the SECURITY/APPLICATION Panel Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel Getting Started F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Sources Connecting the Power AdaptersConnecting the Optional Auto/Airline Adapter Connecting the AC AdapterAdjusting Display Panel Brightness Display PanelOpening the Display Panel Closing the Display PanelPower on Boot SequenceBios Setup Utility Starting Your LifeBookBooting the System With Windows 98 Second Edition Final SettingsRegistration Getting StartedInstalling Click ME! Windows 98 only Booting the System with Windows 2000 ProfessionalRegistering Your Lifebook What are the benefits of registering?Power Management Suspend ModeSAVE-TO-DISK Mode SUSPEND/RESUME ButtonHibernation Feature Idle ModeStandby Mode I N T SDisplay Timeout Hard Disk TimeoutWindows Power Management Power OFFUser-Installable Features F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F o u r Low Battery State Lithium ion BatteryRecharging the Batteries Replacing the Battery Shorted BatteriesCold-swapping Batteries Warm-swapping BatteriesExternal Floppy Disk Drive Loading a DiskEjecting a Disk Preparing a Disk for USEPC Cards Installing PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Smartcard Reader Installing a Memory Upgrade Module Memory Upgrade ModuleRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Computer Recognition NEW Memory Capacity Port Replicator Rear Panel ComponentsFront Panel Components Attaching the Port ReplicatorDetaching the Port Replicator Docking PortDevice Ports External Floppy Disk Drive Port Universal Serial BUS PortInfrared Port Microphone JackU T I O N Troubleshooting F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F i v e Troubleshooting Identifying the ProblemSpecific Problems Using PC-Doctor With Windows 98 Second Edition onlyTroubleshooting Table ProblemAudio Problems Port Replicator ProblemsHard Drive Problems Memory ProblemsParallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems Modem ProblemsPC Card Problems Power Failures Power Sources onResume button. See Power Sources on Shutdown and Startup Problems Indicators. See Power On Self Test Messages on Video ProblemsYour operation needs. See Bios Setup Utility on Miscellaneous Problems Power on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Drivers and Applications Restore CD Drive Image Special Edition DiseF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F i v e Care and Maintenance F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S i Care and Maintenance LifebookBatteries Floppy Disks and DrivesPC Cards Caring for your CDsCaring for your CD-ROM Drive Caring for your PC CardsF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S i Specifications F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S e v e n Specifications Power Dimensions and WeightTheft Prevention Lock CommunicationsPopular Accessories PRE-INSTALLED SoftwareEnvironmental Requirements Learning about Your Application SoftwareBatteryAid by Fujitsu Limited Drive Image Special Edition Dise by PowerQuestMicrosoft Internet Explorer Glossary F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n E i g h t Glossary DMA DMIDOS ECPLAN LCDMidi NtscRAM ROMSdram SmartSvga TFTVGA VramF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n E i g h t Index Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting Universal Serial Bus Port F e B o o k B S e r i e s
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