Fujitsu Siemens Computers Lifebook B2154 User manual

LIFEBOOK
Getting Started
B Series
English

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Order No.: A26391-K112-Z100-1-7619
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LIFEBOOK B Series
June 2002 edition

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Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions ..............................................................................................................1
Important notes..................................................................................................................................1
Declarations of Conformity.........................................................................................................1
The "EasyGuide" manual...........................................................................................................2
Further information ....................................................................................................................2
Safety........................................................................................................................................2
Preparation for use and operation......................................................................................................3
Unpacking and checking the delivery.........................................................................................3
Selecting a location....................................................................................................................3
Connecting the power adapter...................................................................................................4
Switching on the notebook for the first time ...............................................................................6
Switching the notebook on.........................................................................................................6
Switching the notebook off.........................................................................................................7
Battery.......................................................................................................................................8
QuickPoint.................................................................................................................................8
Touchpanel..............................................................................................................................10
Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator.......................................................................12
Disconnecting the notebook from the Port Replicator ..............................................................13
BIOS Setup .............................................................................................................................14
"Drivers & Utilities" CD.............................................................................................................14
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows ....................................................................14
Troubleshooting and tips .................................................................................................................15
The notebook cannot be started ..............................................................................................15
No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes ......................................................15
The notebook switches off.......................................................................................................16
The battery indicator appears ..................................................................................................16
The battery discharges too quickly...........................................................................................16
The Suspend/Resume button does not react...........................................................................17
No sound or minimal volume ...................................................................................................17
It is not possible to boot from the external floppy disk drive.....................................................17
Contact with Hotline/Help Desk................................................................................................18

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Introduction
The LIFEBOOK B series is a versatile and ergonomic notebook. Innovative technology and ergonomic
design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliable travel companion. Your operating
system is pre-installed on the hard disk for your convenience when you use your notebook for the
first time.
This operating manual "Getting Started" tells you how to put your notebook into operation. If a
technical problem should arise, helpful information can be found in the chapter "Troubleshooting and
tips".
Notational conventions
The meanings of the symbols and fonts used in this manual are as follows:
!Indicates information which is important for your health or for preventing
physical damage. Failure to follow the instructions may lead to loss of
data, invalidate your warranty, destroy the notebook, or endanger your
life.
i
Indicates important information which is required to use the system
properly.
ÊText which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed
in the order shown.
This font indicates screen outputs.
This font indicates programme names, commands, or menu items.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters, data carriers, and terms that are being
emphasised.
Important notes
This chapter contains references to other sources of information. It is essential that you observe the
safety information for your notebook.
Declarations of Conformity
The "Declarations of Conformity" concerning this notebook can be found at our internet address:
http://www.driver-cd.com.
Hereby, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, declares that this LIFEBOOK B Series is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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The "EasyGuide" manual
Detailed instructions and technical information for your notebook are contained in the "EasyGuide"
manual. This manual is only available as a PDF file. If you connect a printer to your notebook, you
can print out the "EasyGuide" manual.
On Windows XP
The programme Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to be able to open the "EasyGuide" manual.
If the installation file can be found in the menu Start - All Programs - AddOn, install the programme by
double-clicking on the installation file. If you cannot find the installation file, the programme Adobe
Acrobat Reader has already been preinstalled.
The "EasyGuide" manual can be opened from the menu Start - All Programs - AddOn or by double-
clicking on the symbol in the C:\AddOn\EasyGuide folder.
On Windows systems (except Windows XP)
The programme Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to be able to open the "EasyGuide" manual.
If the installation file can be found in the menu Start - AddOn Software, install the programme by
double-clicking on the installation file. If you cannot find the installation file, the programme Adobe
Acrobat Reader has already been preinstalled.
The "EasyGuide" manual can be opened from the menu Start - AddOn Software or by double-clicking
on the symbol in the C:\Progs\EasyGuide folder.
Further information
Further information about your notebook can also be found:
·on the CD "Drivers & Utilities"
·in the "Safety" manual
·in the "Warranty" manual
·in the information files (e.g. *.TXT,*.DOC,*.WRI,*.HLP, *PDF)
·in your operating system documentation
·on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/
Safety
!It is essential that you observe the safety information provided in the "Safety" and
"Warranty" manuals.
·During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions in the chapter titled
"Preparation for use and operation".
·When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide"
manual.
·When cleaning the notebook, observe the relevant notes in the "EasyGuide" manual.
·Keep this operating manual together with your device.
If you pass on the device to third parties, you should include this manual.
This notebook complies with the relevant safety regulations for data processing equipment. If you
have questions as to whether you can set up the notebook in the intended environment, please
contact your sales point or our Hotline/Help Desk.

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Preparation for use and operation
!Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter.
You must charge the battery and install the application programmes before you can work with the
notebook. The operating system and drivers required are preinstalled.
The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. If you use the
notebook in a normal office situation, you can run it from the mains using the power adapter.
Unpacking and checking the delivery
ÊUnpack all the individual parts.
ÊCheck the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
ÊBefore switching on the notebook, check whether the delivery agrees with the details in the
inventory.
!Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the inventory, notify your
local sales outlet immediately.
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Do not discard the original packing material of the devices. Keep the original packing
material in case you need to ship the equipment again.
Selecting a location
Select a suitable location for the notebook before setting it up. Consider the following points when
looking for a location:
·Do not place it on a soft surface (e.g., a carpet or soft furnishings). The space between the
notebook's feet must be clear.
Place the notebook on a stable, flat, nonslippery surface. In view of the multitude of different
finishes used on furniture, it is possible that the rubber feet of the notebook will mark the
surface they stand on.
·Never place the power adapter on a heat-sensitive surface.
·The notebook and the power adapter should be at least 200 mm apart.
·Keep other objects 100 mm away from the notebook and its power adapter to ensure adequate
ventilation.
·Never cover the fan intake or exhaust openings of the notebook or the power adapter.
·Do not expose the notebook to extreme environmental conditions.
Protect the notebook from dust, humidity, and heat.

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Connecting the power adapter
!Please take note of the information in the section "Selecting a location".
The power cable supplied conforms to the requirements of the country in which you
purchased your notebook. Make sure that the power cable is approved for use in the
country in which you intend to use it.
The power adapter's AC cord should only be connected to a mains outlet if the notebook
is connected to the power adapter.
Upon delivery, the battery can be found in the battery compartment.
Do not use the power adapter for other notebooks or devices.
Do not use a power adapter that is not specially intended for this notebook.
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ÊSlide the release button in direction of the arrow (1) and open the LCD screen (2).

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3
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ÊConnect the power adapter cable to the DC jack (DC IN) of the notebook (1).
ÊConnect the power cable to the power adapter (2).
ÊPlug the power cable into the mains outlet (3).
The power indicator of the notebook appears in the status indicator panel (a).
The battery will charge. The charging indicator and the battery indicator appear in the
status indicator panel (a).

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Switching on the notebook for the first time
!When you switch on your notebook for the first time, the supplied software is installed and
configured. Due to the fact that this installation must not be interrupted, you should set
aside enough time for it to be fully completed and connect the notebook to the mains
outlet using the power adapter. During installation, the notebook may only be rebooted
when you are requested to do so.
ÊSwitch the notebook on (see the section "Switching the notebook on").
ÊDuring installation, follow the instructions on screen.
Consult the operating system manual if there is anything unclear about the requested input data.
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You will find further information about the system, drivers, utilities, updates, manuals etc.
on the "Drivers & Utilities" CD supplied.
Switching the notebook on
a
ÊSlide the ON/OFF switch in direction of the arrow.
The power-on indicator of the notebook appears in the status indicator panel (a).

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!After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically carried out. Never
switch the unit off during the self-test.
Switching the notebook off
!Never switch off the notebook with the ON/OFF switch while the notebook is in one of the
energy-saving modes. Otherwise data may be lost.
First deactivate the energy-saving mode and then switch off the notebook.
i
The "EasyGuide" manual describes how you can set the power management features for
your notebook and how to configure the Suspend/Resume button.
ÊIf necessary, press the Suspend/Resume button (1) to deactivate the energy-saving mode.
ÊShut down the operating system properly (with the Exit function in the Start menu).
The notebook switches itself off when using Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP.
ÊSlide the ON/OFF switch (2) in direction of the arrow.

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Battery
The battery supplies your notebook with the necessary power during mobile use. The battery
indicator displays the current state of the battery.
!The battery in the notebook is not charged at the time of delivery. You must first charge
the battery with the power adapter connected to the mains supply (see the section
"Connecting the power adapter").
Information on how to install and remove the battery, how to maintain and service it, and how to
optimise the battery operating time can be found in the "EasyGuide" manual.
QuickPoint
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1 = QuickPoint 2 = Larger button 3 = Smaller button
The QuickPoint (1) enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. Both buttons (2 + 3) in
front of the keyboard are used for selecting and executing commands. They correspond to the
buttons on a conventional mouse.
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By default, the larger button has been configured as the primary one, and the smaller
button as the secondary one.
If you wish to modify the settings (e.g. the configuration of both buttons or the pointer
speed) select Start - Settings- Control Panel - Mouse and change the settings according to
your needs.

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Moving the pointer
ÊPress down gently with your finger on the QuickPoint.
If you want to move the pointer to the left for example, press down gently on the left side of the
QuickPoint.
The pointer will move accordingly.
Selecting an item
ÊMove the pointer to the item you wish to select.
ÊPress the larger button once.
The item will be selected.
Executing a command
ÊMove the pointer to the field you wish to select.
ÊPress the larger button twice.
The command will be executed.
Dragging an object
ÊMove the pointer to the item you wish to select.
ÊSelect the desired object and hold down on the larger button.
ÊDrag the object to the desired position.
ÊLift your finger from the QuickPoint.
The item will be moved.

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Touchpanel
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1 = Pin 2 = Larger button 3 = Smaller button
Your notebook’s LCD screen also serves as a Touchpanel: it provides a sensory analysis of the
screen interface. The Touchpanel records all contact and uses this data to operate graphic
interfaces, a task which is otherwise usually carried out by a mouse.
The stylus pen (1) enables you to move the mouse pointer on the Touchpanel. Both buttons (2 + 3)
in front of the keyboard are used for selecting and executing commands. They correspond to the
buttons on a conventional mouse.
Calibrating the Touchpanel
ÊYou must calibrate the screen before using the Touchpanel for the first time.
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Information on calibrating the Touchpanel is contained in your "EasyGuide" manual.
Using the Touchpanel
!Keep the Touchpanel clean, protect it from dirt, liquids, and grease.
Never touch the Touchpanel with dirty fingers.

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ÊSlide the release button in direction of the
arrow (1).
The stylus pen springs forward.
ÊPull the stylus pen out of the holder and in
the direction of the arrow (2).
Moving the cursor
ÊMove the stylus pen over the Touchpanel.
Selecting
ÊTouch the desired item once with the stylus pen.
Executing a command
ÊTap the desired item twice with the stylus pen, or select the item and press the left mouse
button twice.
Dragging an object
ÊFirst select the desired object.
ÊTap on the desired item once and leave the stylus pen on the Touchpanel.
ÊDrag the object to the desired position.
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With the Touchpanel Configuration program provided you can configure the [Ctrl] key so
that it functions like the right button of an ordinary mouse. There are two different possible
configurations:
ÊPress the [Ctrl] key.
ÊTouch the Touchpanel once with the stylus.
A context menu appears.
or
ÊPress and hold down the [Ctrl] key.
ÊTouch the Touchpanel once with the stylus.
ÊRelease the [Ctrl] key again.
A context menu appears.

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ÊPlace the stylus pen, with the tip first, in
the holder (1).
ÊPush down on the stylus pen in the
direction of the arrow until it locks into
position (2).
Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator
Your notebook is equipped with a Port Replicator. Ports for external devices such as printers,
keyboards and external floppy disk drives can be found on the Port Replicator.
ÊAlign the docking connectors as shown (1).
ÊPress down on the notebook’s rear corners so that it may lock into position (2).