Fujitsu Siemens Computers Lifebook C Series User manual

LIFEBOOK
.com Getting Started
C Series
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LIFEBOOK C Series
December 2001 edition
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Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated and may be protected in
certain countries.
DPMS and VESA are registered trademarks of Video Electronics Standards Association.
Intel is a registered trademark, Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation,
USA.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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A26391-K110-Z100-2-7619 English
Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions ..............................................................................................................1
Important notes..................................................................................................................................2
The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of 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 off.........................................................................................................7
Touchpad and touchpad buttons................................................................................................7
Battery.......................................................................................................................................8
System settings.................................................................................................................................8
BIOS Setup ...............................................................................................................................8
Drivers and utilities ....................................................................................................................9
"Windows Recovery CD" ...........................................................................................................9
Troubleshooting and tips ...................................................................................................................9
The notebook cannot be started ................................................................................................9
No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes ......................................................10
The notebook switches off.......................................................................................................11
The battery indicator appears ..................................................................................................11
The battery discharges too quickly...........................................................................................11
The Suspend/Resume button does not respond properly ........................................................12
No sound or minimal volume ...................................................................................................12
The CD/DVD does not function................................................................................................12
Contact with Hotline/Help Desk................................................................................................13
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Introduction
The LIFEBOOK C 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.
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Important notes
This chapter contains references to other sources of information. It is essential that you observe the
safety information for your notebook.
The "EasyGuide" manual and other sources of information
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 systems
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 about your notebook can also be found:
·on the CD "Drivers & Utilities"
·in the "Safety and Warranty" manual
·in the information files (e.g. *.TXT,*.DOC,*.WRI,*.HLP)
·in your operating system documentation
·on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/notebooks/lifebook/
On Linux systems
The Adobe Acrobat Reader programme or any other programme, you can use to open PDF files has
already been preinstalled.
You can open the "EasyGuide" manual by double-clicking on the corresponding icon in the directory
/usr/share/doc/FSC/EasyGuide.
Further information about your notebook can also be found:
·in the "Safety and Warranty" manual
·in the information files (e.g. *.TXT,*.DOC,*.WRI,*.HLP)
·in your operating system documentation
·on the internet at http://www.fujitsu-siemens.com/Linux
Safety
!It is essential that you observe the following safety information, as well as safety
information provided in the "Safety and Warranty" manual.
·During installation and before operating the device, observe the instructions on environmental
conditions in the chapter entitled "Preparation for use and operation" as well as the instructions
in the "Technical Data" chapter of 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.
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Preparation for use and operation
!Please observe the safety information in the previous 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
delivery note.
!Should you discover that the delivery does not correspond to the delivery note, notify you
r
local sales outlet immediately.
i
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.
·For wireless data transfer, you must align the notebook's infrared interface with that of the
partner device (e.g. PC). The devices must not be more than one metre apart.
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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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2
ÊSlide the release button (1) to the right and open the LCD panel (2).
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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 supply (3).
The power indicator of the notebook appears in the status indicator panel (a). The notebook
battery is charging.
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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. You should plan some time for this, as this process must not be interrupted.
To simplify the initial start-up of your notebook, one or two operating systems are preinstalled on the
hard disk (dual-installation). If two operating systems are preinstalled, you can select which of the
two operating systems you want to install during initial start-up.
i
The selection of the operating system cannot then be reversed.
a
ÊPress the Suspend/Resume button to switch on the notebook (1).
The power-on indicator of the notebook appears in the status indicator panel (a).
!After switch-on a self-test (POST, Power On Self Test) is automatically carried out. Never
switch the notebook off during the self-test.
Leave the external power adapter connected to your notebook during the initial
installation.
Once the installation has been started, the notebook must not be switched off!
During installation, the notebook may only be rebooted when you are requested to do so!
ÊDuring installation, follow the instructions on screen.
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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 off
ÊShut down the operating system properly.
-Under Windows NT 4.0: Press the Suspend/Resume button and release it. Immediately
press the Suspend/Resume button again once, and hold it down for approximately four
seconds until you hear an acoustic signal.
-The notebook switches itself off when using Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000
and Windows XP.
-Under Linux: Select Logout - Shutdown - Shutdown - OK, to shut down the operating system.
Touchpad and touchpad buttons
The touchpad enables you to move the mouse pointer on the screen. The touchpad buttons allow
the selection and execution of commands. They correspond to the buttons on a conventional
mouse.
b
a
a = Touchpad b = Touchpad buttons
Moving the pointer
ÊMove your finger on the touchpad.
Selecting
ÊTap the touchpad once or press the left button once.
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Executing a command
ÊTap the touchpad twice or press the left button twice.
Dragging an object
ÊMove the pointer to the item you wish to select.
ÊSelect the desired object, and leave your finger on the touchpad.
ÊDrag the object to the desired position.
ÊLift your finger from the touchpad.
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 fully charged at the time of delivery. You must first
charge the battery with the power adapter connected to the mains supply (see
"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.
System settings
In BIOS Setup you can set the system functions and the hardware configuration of the notebook. The
"Drivers & Utilities" CD contains useful software and all drivers required for the optimum
configuration of your notebook. With the “Windows Recovery CD” you can restore the operating
system on your notebook.
BIOS Setup
With the BIOS Setup you can change a number of parameters and therefore the configuration of your
notebook. For example, you can use the BIOS Setup to set the date and time. In addition, the
BIOS Setup is also used to assign passwords and monitor energy-saving functions. The "EasyGuide"
manual describes how to run and end the BIOS Setup.
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Drivers and utilities
CD "Drivers & Utilities" for Windows systems
If there is installed on your notebook a Windows operating system the "Drivers°&°Utilities" CD is
included in the delivery scope.
The "Drivers & Utilities" CD contains useful software and all drivers required for the optimum
configuration of your notebook. Additional information for your notebook and Readme files for the
software provided are also included.
Should you have to carry out a new installation of your operating system, then the original drivers
and software for your notebook can be restored onto the hard disk with the "Drivers & Utilities" CD.
You will always find the drivers available when the device was shipped on the "Drivers & Utilities"
CD.
Driver updates are available at: http://www.driver-cd.com.
Drivers und utilities for Linux systems
If there is installed on your notebook the Linux operating system you will find further information,
drivers etc. in the internet under www.fujitsu-siemens.com/Linux.
"Windows Recovery CD"
With the “Windows Recovery CD” you can restore the operating system on your notebook.
Additional information is contained in the "EasyGuide" manual.
Troubleshooting and tips
This chapter describes problems that may occur when working with your notebook. Information on
BIOS error messages are contained in the "EasyGuide" manual. If you fail to correct the problem,
proceed as described in the section "Contact with Hotline/Help Desk".
The notebook cannot be started
If the notebook does not start after switch on, this may be due to one of the following:
The battery is not installed correctly.
ÊSwitch the notebook off.
ÊCheck whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment.
ÊSwitch the notebook on.
The battery is dead.
ÊCharge the battery.
or
ÊInstall a charged battery.
or
ÊConnect the power adapter to the notebook.
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The power adapter is not connected correctly.
ÊSwitch the notebook off.
ÊCheck whether the power adapter is connected correctly to the notebook.
ÊCheck whether the power cable is plugged properly into the power adapter and into the mains
outlet. The indicator on the power adapter should illuminate.
ÊSwitch the notebook on.
The notebook is prevented from booting by a disk in the floppy disk drive.
ÊCheck whether this floppy disk is a system disk. Remove the floppy disk.
Operating system files may be damaged or missing.
ÊBoot the notebook with a system floppy disk, via the floppy disk drive.
The safety function indicator lights up.
ÊEnter your password.
!If you have forgotten your password, please contact our Hotline/Help Desk. No
guarantee claim can be made for this service.
No display appears on screen, power-on indicator flashes
If no display appears on the screen and the power-on indicator flashes, this may have the
following causes:
The screen power-management feature may be active.
ÊPress any key to activate the display.
The notebook is in Standby or Suspend mode.
ÊPress the Suspend/Resume button to end the Standby or Suspend mode.
The display angle or brightness may not be properly adjusted.
ÊChange the display angle and set the brightness by pressing the key [Fn] together with the key
[F6] (darker) or [F7] (brighter) until the picture appears correct.
The notebook is set so that the picture only appears on the external screen.
ÊPress the key combination [Fn] + [F10] to switch over the display to the LCD screen or to
specify the simultaneous display on the LCD screen and the external screen.
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The notebook switches off
You have defined a time limit in the "Power" menu in BIOS Setup that is insufficient for your
needs.
To run the BIOS Setup you must reboot your notebook.
ÊPress the Suspend/Resume button to reboot the notebook.
ÊWhen the text <ESC> Diagnostic screen <F12> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup
appears, press the [F2] key immediately.
ÊCorrect the time limit in the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.
If you are operating the notebook with a battery, you may have overlooked the reference to
the low battery level and the notebook has switched over to Standby mode.
ÊConnect the power adapter.
ÊPress the Suspend/Resume button.
The battery indicator appears
The battery is dead.
If the battery display appears, the battery is not charged.
ÊCharge the battery.
If this does not succeed, you must change the battery for a new one. When you dispose of used
batteries, please observe the safety instructions in the "EasyGuide" manual.
The battery discharges too quickly
The battery is either too hot or too cold. In this case the battery indicator flashes.
ÊBring the notebook up / down to a normal temperature again.
If the operating time of the battery mode is extremely short, the battery is probably old and should
be replaced.
You may have an application running that consumes a great deal of power due to frequent
accessing of the hard disk or CD-ROM drive.
ÊUse the power adapter as frequently as possible.
The maximum brightness may have been set for the screen.
ÊSet the screen somewhat darker with the key [Fn] and the key [F6] to reduce the power
consumption.
The power-management features have been deactivated.
ÊCheck the settings in the BIOS Setup (in the Power menu), and adjust the parameters.
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The Suspend/Resume button does not respond properly
The system may be processing.
ÊWait until the system has completed processing.
You have not pressed the Suspend/Resume button long enough to switch off the notebook.
ÊPress the Suspend/Resume button until you hear an acoustic signal.
The Standby function has been deactivated in the BIOS Setup.
ÊRestart the notebook (ON/OFF switch or warm start) to call the BIOS Setup.
ÊWhen the text <ESC> Diagnostic screen <F12> Boot Menu <F2> BIOS Setup
appears, press the [F2] key immediately.
ÊActivate the Standby function in the Power menu.
No sound or minimal volume
Check that the hardware volume control is correctly set.
ÊDouble-click on the volume indicator in the task bar and adjust the volume. Make sure that the
loudspeaker is not switched off here.
ÊMake sure that the sound driver is correctly installed under Control Panel - System - Device
Manager.
ÊCheck with the key combination [Fn] + [F3] whether the loudspeakers are switched off.
ÊUse the key combination [Fn] + [F8] or [Fn] + [F9] to check the volume.
The CD/DVD does not function
Check whether the CD/DVD has been properly inserted into the drive.
ÊCheck whether the CD/DVD is scratched, warped, dirty or damp.
ÊMake sure that you use a CD/DVD that complies with the standards.
ÊCheck with the key combination [Fn] + [F3] whether the loudspeakers are switched off.
ÊUse the key combination [Fn] + [F8] or [Fn] + [F9] to check the volume.
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