Fujitsu B3020D manual Lithium ion Battery, Recharging the Batteries, Low Battery State

Page 44

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.

The Lithium ion battery operating time may become shorter if it is used under the following conditions:

■When used at temperatures that exceed a low of 40°F (5°C) or a high of 95°F (35°C). Extreme temperatures not only reduce charging efficiency, but can also cause battery deterioration. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when you try to charge a battery that is outside its operating temperature range. See “Battery Charging Indicator” on page 14.

■When using a high current device such as a modem, CD-ROM drive, or the hard drive. Using the AC adapter when operating such devices will help to conserve your battery life.

■Do not leave a faulty battery in your notebook. It may damage your AC adapter, optional Auto/Airline adapter, another battery or your notebook itself. It may also prevent operation of your notebook by draining all avail- able current into the bad battery.

■Under federal, state, or local law it may be illegal to dispose of batteries by putting them in the trash. Please take care of our environment and dispose of batteries properly. Check with your local government authority for details regarding recycling or disposing of old batteries. If you cannot find this information else- where, contact your support represen- tative at 1-800-8Fujitsu.

Actual battery life will vary based on screen brightness, applications, features, power management settings, battery condition and other customer preferences. CD-ROM drive or hard drive usage may also have a significant impact on battery life. The battery charging capacity is reduced as the battery ages. If your battery is running low quickly, you should replace it with a new one.

RECHARGING THE BATTERIES

If you want to know the condition of the primary Lithium ion battery, check the Battery Level indicator located on the Status Indicator panel. The indicator changes as the battery level changes.

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e s

The Lithium ion battery is recharged internally using the AC adapter or Auto/Airline adapter. To recharge the battery make sure the battery that needs to be charged is installed in your notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter.

Make sure that the Battery Charging indicator and the percentage charge is shown inside the Battery Level icon on the Status Indicator Panel.

There is no memory effect on the Lithium ion battery therefore you do not need to discharge the battery completely before recharging. The charge times will be significantly longer if your notebook is in use while the battery is charging. If you want to charge the battery more quickly, put your notebook into Standby mode, or turn it off while the adapter is charging the battery. See “Power Management” on page 32.

Using heavy current devices such as a modem or frequent CD-ROM and PCMCIA powered external devices accesses may prevent charging completely.

Low Battery State

When the battery is running low, your notebook will beep every 15 seconds and the Battery Level indicator will flash. If you do not respond to the low battery alarm, the batteries will continue to discharge until they are too low to operate. When this happens there will be a multiple beep alarm and the Battery Level indicator will show a dead battery. Your LifeBook will then go into Standby mode to try and protect your data for as long as possible. There is no guarantee that your data will not be lost once the notebook reaches this point.

■You may not be able to hear the audio alarm if the volume control is set too low or is turned off by either the hardware or software. However, you will still be able to see the Battery Level indicator flash. Once the low battery alarm occurs you must save all your active data and put your notebook into Standby mode until you can provide a new power source. You should provide a charged battery, an AC power adapter, or Auto/Airline as soon as possible.

■When you are in Standby mode there must always be at least one power source active. If you remove all power sources while your notebook is in Standby mode, any data that has not been saved to the hard drive will be lost.

37

Page 43 Page 45
Image 44
Page 43 Page 45
Contents Fujitsu LifeBook Series Copyright Declaration of ConformityF e B o o k B S e r i e s Table of Contents Troubleshooting Glossary F e B o o k B 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 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 Overview UnpackingTOP and Front Components LEFT-SIDE Panel Components DC Power Jack RIGHT-SIDE Panel ComponentsUSB 2.0 Ports Modem RJ-11 Telephone PortBottom Components Rear Panel Components Anti-theft Lock SlotStatus Indicator Panel Power IndicatorAC Adapter Indicator Battery Level IndicatorsCompact Flash CF Card Access Indicators Battery Charging IndicatorPC Card Access Indicators Numlk IndicatorKeyboard F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n T w o Dragging ClickingDOUBLE-CLICKING Touchpad Control Adjustment Touch ScreenClicking Double-ClickingRight-clicking Calibrating the Touch ScreenVolume Control Controlling the VolumeLifeBook Security Application Panel Setting UP Your Lifebook Security PanelPasswords Operating Your Lifebook SECURITY/ Application Panel PrecautionsUninstalling the Security Panel Application Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel Configuring your LifeBook Application PanelUser SupervisorDeactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel Getting Started F e B o o k B S e r i e s 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 LifeBook NotebookBooting the System Activating Additional UtilitiesHow do I register? Registering Your Lifebook NotebookWhat are the benefits of registering? SUSPEND/RESUME Button Power ManagementStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Display TimeoutHard Disk Timeout Windows Power ManagementProcedure Power OFFClick OK. Your notebook will shut down and then reboot User-Installable Features F e B o o k B S e r i e s Recharging the Batteries Lithium ion BatteryLow Battery State Cold-swapping Batteries Replacing the BatteryShorted Batteries Connecting AN Optional External Floppy Disk Drive External Floppy Disk DriveLoading a Disk Ejecting a DiskFloppy Disk Write Protect Installing PC Cards PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Smart Card ReaderSteps Figure Installing Compact Flash CardsCompact Flash Cards Removing Compact Flash Cards To remove a Compact Flash Card, follow these easy StepsRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade ModuleChecking the Computer Recognition NEW Memory Capacity Replace the cover Replace the screwPort Replicator Front Panel Components Attaching the Port ReplicatorDetaching the Port Replicator Docking PortDevice Ports Docking Port Universal Serial BUS 2.0 PortsMicrophone Jack Headphone JackF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F o u r Troubleshooting F e B o o k B S e r i e s Troubleshooting Identifying the ProblemSpecific Problems Using the Troubleshooting TableTroubleshooting Table ProblemAudio Problems Port Replicator ProblemsMemory Problems Hard Drive ProblemsKeyboard or Mouse Problems Modem Problems Parallel, Serial, and USB Device ProblemsBios Setup Utility on PC Card ProblemsPower Failures Power Sources onResume button. See Power Sources on Battery. See Status Indicator Panel onShutdown and Startup Problems An error message isSee the Power On Self Test Post messages to Indicators. See Power On Self Test Messages on8 for location Video ProblemsTion needs. See Bios Setup Utility on Display goes blank by Power management time Menu of the BIOS. See Bios Setup Utility onMiscellaneous Problems Your external monitor is notPower on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Drivers and Applications Restore DAR CD contains Creating a Backup ImageCreating a backup image when booting up Drive Image Special Edition DiseAutomatically Downloading Driver Updates Enlarging the Backup PartitionRestoring a Backup Image Re-Installing Individual Drivers and ApplicationsCare and Maintenance F e B o o k B S e r i e s Keyboard Care and MaintenanceLifebook Notebook Batteries Floppy Disks and DrivesCaring for your PC Card Slots PC CardsCaring for your CD-ROM Drive F 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 Specifications Power Dimensions and WeightPopular Accessories Theft Prevention Lock SlotPRE-INSTALLED Software Learning about Your Application SoftwareF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S e v e n Glossary F e B o o k B S e r i e s Glossary Default Value DiskDisk Drive DisketteLithium ion Battery IeeeInfrared InfrastructureReset Operating SystemPartition Peripheral DeviceStatus Indicator Wi-Fi CompatibleStandby Stereo audioRegulatory Information FCC NoticesAvis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien UL Notice AC Adapter output polarityFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only System DisposalAppendix Optional DeviceF e B o o k B S e r i e s FCC Regulatory Information Before Using the Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Modes Using this DeviceWireless LAN Devices Covered by this Document Characteristics of the Wlan DeviceWireless Network Considerations Access Point Infrastructure ModeHow to Handle This Device Deactivation using the Wireless On/Off SwitchActivating the Wlan Device Deactivation using the Intel PROSet SoftwareDeactivation using Atheros Client Utility software Flow of Operations Configuration of the Wlan DeviceProcedure Configuration Using Intel Proset Software Configuration Using Atheros Client Utility Software Field Name Description Setting the network Setting TCP/IPSetting the sharing function Connection to the NetworkSetting the printer-sharing function Setting the Microsoft network-sharing serviceSetting the file-sharing function Confirming connection Confirming the status of the radioConnection UnavailableNetwork Wireless LAN Glossary Shared key authentication Ssid Service Set IdentifierWi-Fi Subnet maskIP address information Specification BatteryAid Boot Boot Sequence Cache Memory CapsLock Indicator CardBusFujitsu Driver Update utility Function Key FDU Floppy DiskHard Disk Drive LAN RJ-45 Jack LifeBookPorts Post Power Power Management Power On Self Test Power specificationsSecurity Indicator Video Volume controlWireless LAN WFM Windows End user license agreement
Top Page Image Contents