Fujitsu E-6570 manual Preface, About this Guide, Fujitsu PC Contact Information, Warranty, I N T

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Preface

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

The E Series LifeBook™ from Fujitsu PC Corporation is a powerful notebook computer. It is powered by an Intel® Pentium® III microprocessor with SpeedStep™ Technology, has a built-in color display, a number of possible configurations, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a portable environment.

This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook’s hardware and built-in system software. Your notebook is compatible with the IBM® PC AT.

It comes with Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition or Windows 2000 Professional pre-installed.

The LifeBook is a completely self-contained unit with an active-matrix XGA TFT color LCD display. It has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features.

Conventions Used in the Guide

Keyboard keys appear in brackets.

Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL].

Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.

Example: (See page xx.)

On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold Example: Click OK to restart your LifeBook.

DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer?

P O I N T

The point icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.

C A U T I O N

The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.

W A R N I N G

The warning icon highlights information that can be hazardous to either you, your LifeBook, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.

P r e f a c e

FUJITSU PC CONTACT INFORMATION

Service and Support

You can contact Fujitsu Service and Support the following ways:

Toll free: 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487)

Fax: 1-901-259-5700

E-mail: 8fujitsu@fpc.fujitsu.com

Web site: http://www.8fujitsu.com

Before you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:

Product name

Product configuration number

Product serial number

Purchase date

Conditions under which the problem occurred

Any error messages that have occurred

Hardware configuration

Type of device connected, if any

Fujitsu Online

You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook by clicking on the LifeBook Accesso- ries Web site URL link, located in the Windows

Start menu.

You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Fujitsu Service and Support Web site URL link, located in the Service and Support Software folder of the Windows Start menu.

P O I N T

You must have an active internet connection to use the on-line URL links.

WARRANTY

Your LifeBook is backed by a one year International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support. Check the service kit that came with your LifeBook for warranty terms and conditions.

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Contents Declaration of Conformity CopyrightU T I O N FCC NoticesAvis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien DOC Industry Canada NoticesR N I N G E R T I S S E M E N TUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians Only U T I O NTable of Contents Getting Started Glossary F e B o o k E S e r i e s Preface F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Fujitsu PC Contact Information WarrantyPreface About this GuideF e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Getting to Know Your LifeBook F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Unpacking Lifebook FeaturesOverview Popular Accessories Carrying Cases Additional AccessoriesTOP and Front Components Keyboard Closed Cover SwitchVolume Control Lock Indicator LEDLEFT-SIDE Panel Components Flexible Bay Lithium ion Battery BayRIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Flexible Bay Release ButtonBack Panel Components Bottom Components Main Unit and Configuration LabelMemory Upgrade Compartment Battery Level Indicators Status Indicator PanelPower Indicator AC Adapter IndicatorPC Card Access Indicators Battery Charging IndicatorsDVD/CD-RW/CD-ROM Drive Access Indicator Floppy Disk Drive Access IndicatorWindows Keys Using the KeyboardKeyboard Numeric KeypadFunction Keys Clicking ErgoTrac Pointing DeviceDOUBLE-CLICKING Dragging Ergotrac Control AdjustmentTouchPad Pointing Device 18 Dragging Touchpad Control AdjustmentSetting the Hardware Volume Control Volume ControlControlling the Volume Flexible Bay Devices Removing and Installing Modular DevicesCold-swapping Using BayManagerHot-swapping under Windows 2000 Professional Tips About Using BayManagerKey information About BayManager Click Edit/Select AllLifeBook Security Application Panel Setting UP Your Lifebook Security PanelPasswords Operating Your Lifebook Security Application Panel PrecautionsUninstalling the Security Panel Application Supervisor Reinstalling the Security Application PanelConfiguring your LifeBook Application Panel UserDeactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel Pre-Installed Software Intel Speedstep BayManager FeaturesLifebook Application Panel Software Softex BaymanagerF e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Getting Started F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Connecting the AC Adapter Power SourcesConnecting the Power Adapters Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline AdapterClosing the Display Panel Adjusting Display Panel BrightnessDisplay Panel Opening the Display PanelEntering the Bios Setup Utility Power onBoot Sequence Bios Setup UtilityGetting Started Booting the System With Windows 98 Second EditionBios Guide Final SettingsHow do I register? Booting the System With Windows 2000 ProfessionalRegistering Your Lifebook What are the benefits of registering?Suspend Mode Power ManagementPower and SUSPEND/RESUME Button Hard Disk Timeout Hibernation SAVE-TO-DISK FeatureStandby Mode Display TimeoutRestarting the System Power OFFUser Installable Features F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n R N I N G Lithium ion BatteryLow Battery State Recharging the BatteriesShorted Batteries Replacing the BatteryEjecting a Disk SuperDisk 120 or Floppy Disk DriveLoading a Disk Software Eject for LS-120 DiskDisabling Auto Insert Notification Function Auto Insert Notification FunctionRemoving a CD CD-ROM DriveLoading a CD Auto Insert Notification Function DVD Player Software Installing the DVD Player SoftwareUn-installing the DVD Player Software DVD DriveRemoving a DVD/CD Using the DVD Player SoftwareLoading a DVD/CD Exiting the DVD Player Using the DVD Player on Battery PowerTo Watch a Movie on Battery Power F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Modular Hard Disk Drive Hard Disk DriveFormatting the Hard Disk Drive Removing/Installing the removable hard disk drive Removing and Installing the Removable Hard Disk DriveRemoving PC Cards Installing PC CardsPC Cards I N T Removing a Memory Upgrade Module Memory Upgrade ModuleInstalling a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Computer Recognition of NEW Memory Capacity Save-to-disk Feature on page 43 for more informationDevice Ports Stereo LINE-IN Jack Wireless Infrared Mouse PortInfrared Port Microphone JackI N T Docking PortExternal Monitor Port External Floppy Disk Drive PortF e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Troubleshooting F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Troubleshooting Table TroubleshootingIdentifying the Problem Specific ProblemsDVD/CD-ROM Drive Problems ProblemAudio Problems Push the Power and Suspend/Resume button Docking ProblemsHard Drive Problems Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems Memory ProblemsModem Problems 59 for more information PC Card ProblemsPower Failures Indicator Panel on page 16 for more informationPanel on page 16 for more information Power Sources on page 37 for more information37 for more information Tion Shutdown and Startup ProblemsUtility on page 39 for more information 10 for location Video ProblemsYour operation needs. See Bios Setup Utility on 65 for more information Reinstall your device. See External Monitor Port onMiscellaneous Problems Power on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Emergency DVD/CD-ROM Tray ReleaseTo Run the Emergency Recovery Program Recovery CDRestoring Your Pre-installed Software from CD-ROM Drivers and Applications Restore CD F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Care and Maintenance F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Lifebook Care and MaintenanceFloppy Disks and Drives BatteriesCaring for your PC Cards PC CardsCaring for your DVD, CD-ROM or CD-RW Drive F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Specifications F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Microprocessor Video SpecificationsConfiguration Label Features E6570 E6556 E6540Mass Storage Device Options FeaturesPRE-INSTALLED Software AudioEnvironmental Requirements PowerDimensions and Weight KeyboardF e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Glossary F e B o o k E S e r i e s S e c t i o n Glossary DOS DimmDMA DMIMidi IRQLAN LCDSdram PostRAM ROMWFM TFTVGA VramF e B o o k E S e r i e s 102 Index F e B o o k E S e r i e s 104 Automatic Insertion Function Disabling IndexDVD/CD-ROM Processor PS/2 Volume