Fujitsu Siemens Computers LIFEBOOK S Series Product information sheet

LIFEBOOK
EasyGuide
S Series
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Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Bestell-Nr./Order No.: A26391-K119-Z120-1-7619
Printed in the Federal Republic of Germany
AG 0103 01/03
A26391-K119-Z120-1-7619

LIFEBOOK S Series
Operating manual
Introduction
Technical data
Important notes
Index
Preparing the notebook
for use
Working with the
notebook
Security functions
Connecting external
devices
Memory expansion
Energy saving functions
Settings in BIOS Setup
Troubleshooting and tips
January 2003 edition

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Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1
Notational conventions ......................................................................................................................2
Important notes ...............................................................................................................................3
Safety................................................................................................................................................3
Additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH................................5
Notes on installing and removing boards and modules..............................................................6
Manufacturer’s notes.........................................................................................................................7
Energy saving............................................................................................................................7
Disposal and recycling...............................................................................................................8
CE marking........................................................................................................................................8
Radio frequencies for devices with wireless LAN / BLUETOOTH......................................................9
Storing the battery...........................................................................................................................10
Transporting the notebook...............................................................................................................10
Before you travel .....................................................................................................................10
Transporting the notebook.......................................................................................................11
Cleaning the notebook.....................................................................................................................11
Preparing the notebook for use....................................................................................................13
Unpacking and checking the delivery...............................................................................................13
Selecting a location .........................................................................................................................13
Connecting the power adapter.........................................................................................................14
Switching on the notebook for the first time .....................................................................................16
Working with the notebook...........................................................................................................17
Switching on the notebook...............................................................................................................17
Switching the notebook off...............................................................................................................18
Indicators.........................................................................................................................................20
Keyboard.........................................................................................................................................23
Key combinations....................................................................................................................25
Touchpad and touchpad buttons......................................................................................................26
LCD display panel ...........................................................................................................................27
Information on LCD monitor.....................................................................................................27
Display settings .......................................................................................................................27
Battery.............................................................................................................................................28
Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery......................................................................28
Monitoring the battery charging level .......................................................................................29
Inserting and removing the battery...........................................................................................29
Hard disk.........................................................................................................................................31
Module.............................................................................................................................................32
Removing module....................................................................................................................33
Installing module......................................................................................................................34
Optical drive ....................................................................................................................................35
CD/DVD indicator ....................................................................................................................36
Inserting or removing a CD/DVD..............................................................................................36
Manual removal (emergency removal).....................................................................................38
PC cards..........................................................................................................................................39
Installing a PC card..................................................................................................................39
Removing a PC card................................................................................................................41
Microphone and loudspeakers.........................................................................................................43
Integrated 56k modem.....................................................................................................................43
Connecting notebook modem to telephone connection............................................................44

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Wireless LAN / BLUETOOTH.......................................................................................................... 45
Wireless network as per IEEE 802.11 standard ...................................................................... 46
Operating system requirements .............................................................................................. 47
Port Replicator................................................................................................................................ 47
Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator ...................................................................... 48
Disconnecting the notebook from the Port Replicator.............................................................. 49
External floppy disk drive................................................................................................................ 49
Working with floppy disks........................................................................................................ 50
Security functions......................................................................................................................... 51
Overview of all security functions.................................................................................................... 51
Kensington Lock...................................................................................................................... 51
Security Panel (only under Windows)...................................................................................... 51
BIOS password protection....................................................................................................... 51
SmartCard reader (only under Windows)................................................................................. 52
Brief overview of the security functions........................................................................................... 53
Using Kensington Lock ................................................................................................................... 54
Configuring and using Security Panel (only under Windows)........................................................... 55
Configuring Security Panel......................................................................................................55
Using Security Panel............................................................................................................... 57
Configuring password protection in BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 58
Protecting BIOS Setup (supervisor and user password).......................................................... 58
Password protection of operating system................................................................................ 59
Password protection for hard disk........................................................................................... 60
Configuring and using SmartCard reader (only under Windows)..................................................... 61
Installing and removing SmartCard holder............................................................................... 61
Driver installation..................................................................................................................... 62
SmartCards............................................................................................................................. 62
Application examples.............................................................................................................. 63
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 65
Security panel......................................................................................................................... 65
BIOS passwords ..................................................................................................................... 65
SmartCard reader.................................................................................................................... 65
Connecting external devices........................................................................................................ 67
Connectors on the right side of the notebook.................................................................................. 68
Ports at the rear side of the notebook ............................................................................................. 68
Port Replicator connectors.............................................................................................................. 69
Connecting an external floppy disk drive......................................................................................... 70
Connecting an external monitor to the notebook ............................................................................. 71
Connecting an external monitor to the Port Replicator .................................................................... 72
Connecting an external keyboard.................................................................................................... 72
Connecting an external PS/2 mouse...............................................................................................72
Using the parallel port ..................................................................................................................... 73
Connecting USB devices ................................................................................................................ 73
Connecting external audio devices.................................................................................................. 73
IEEE1394 FireWire connection ....................................................................................................... 74
Memory expansion........................................................................................................................ 75
Installing and removing the memory extension................................................................................ 75
Testing memory modules after the installation ........................................................................ 77
Energy saving functions............................................................................................................... 79
Standby mode................................................................................................................................. 79
Windows operating system with ACPI..................................................................................... 80
Operating systems with ACPI (Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP)............................. 80

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Settings in BIOS Setup..................................................................................................................83
Start BIOS Setup.............................................................................................................................83
Operating BIOS setup......................................................................................................................84
Exiting BIOS Setup..........................................................................................................................84
Troubleshooting and tips..............................................................................................................85
Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows ....................................................................85
The notebook's date or time is incorrect ..................................................................................86
Battery indicator does not illuminate........................................................................................86
The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank ......................................................................86
The LCD display panel is difficult to read.................................................................................86
The external monitor stays blank.............................................................................................86
The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable (only under Windows) .........................87
The notebook cannot be started ..............................................................................................88
The notebook stops working....................................................................................................88
The mouse does not work........................................................................................................89
The floppy disk cannot be written.............................................................................................89
The printer does not print.........................................................................................................89
Acoustic warnings....................................................................................................................89
Error messages on the screen.................................................................................................90
Technical data................................................................................................................................93
Notebook.........................................................................................................................................93
Battery.............................................................................................................................................94
Power adapter.................................................................................................................................95
Index...............................................................................................................................................97

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Introduction
Your LIFEBOOK S Series is a versatile and ergonomic notebook. Innovative technology and
ergonomic design make this notebook the ideal user-friendly and reliable travel companion.
To simplify the initial start-up of your notebook, one or two (dual-installation) operating systems are
preinstalled on the hard disk. If two operating systems are preinstalled, you can select which of the
two operating systems you want to install during initial start-up.
Depending on the configuration level chosen, your notebook is supplied with Windows 2000,
Windows Me or Windows XP as the operating system.
Your notebook has 128 -1024 MB of main memory installed, depending on the upgrade level. Data
is stored on a hard disk drive. A PC card slot (CardBus or PCMIA) enables the notebook to operate
one type I or type II PC card.
Your LIFEBOOK is also equipped with a multi-function slot. The following modules can be operated in
the module slot of your notebook:
•CD-ROM drive
•DVD-ROM drive
•CD-RW drive
•Combo drive (CD-RW/DVD)
•PC card slot for a Type I, II or III PC card
•Second battery
•Weight Saver
For mouse control, the notebook has a touchpad. A double-touch directly on the touchpad is all that
is required, for example, to open an application.
A port replicator can be connected to your notebook. The port replicator has connectors for external
devices such as external monitor, printer mouse and floppy disk driver. The parallel port is designed
for fast bi-directional data transfer. You can connect peripheral devices such as a scanner,
loudspeakers, gamepads, keyboard, or mouse via two USB ports (a USB port on the Port Replicator
and one on the notebook).
An audio controller, two built in loudspeakers and a built in microphone provide your notebook with
an audio capability. You can thus incorporate voice, noise effects and music into your notebook
environment. You can also connect an external microphone and active loudspeakers.
The system settings of the notebook can be configured via the user-friendly BIOS Setup programme.
Certain system settings (e.g. screen display, volume) can be modified via various key combinations
while you are using the notebook.
Your notebook has a number of security functions to ensure that no unauthorised persons can
access your data. For example, you can protect access to your data with the security functions in
the BIOS Setup or with the security panel.
This operating manual tells you how to put your notebook into operation and how to operate it in
daily use.
Further information on this notebook is provided:
•in the "Getting Started" manual
•in the "Safety" manual
•in the "Warranty" manual
•in the documentation of the operating system
•in the information files (e.g. *.TXT,*.DOC,*.WRI,*.HLP, *.PDF)

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Notational conventions
The following symbols are used in this manual:
!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
Here you will find essential safety information regarding your notebook. In addition, the
manufacturer's notes contain helpful information about your notebook.
Safety
!Pay attention to the information provided in the "Safety" and "Warranty" manuals and in
the following security notes.
Observe the sections in the manual marked with the symbol on the left.
•During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on
environmental conditions in the "Technical data" chapter as well as the instructions in the
"Preparing the notebook for use" chapter.
•When connecting and disconnecting cables, observe the relevant notes in this operating
manual.
•When cleaning the device, please observe the relevant notes in the "Cleaning the notebook"
paragraph.
•Only use batteries designed for this notebook.
Do not store batteries for longer periods in the notebook.
Take care not to drop the batteries or otherwise damage their casing (fire risk).
If the rechargeable batteries are defective, they must not be used.
Do not touch the contacts of the batteries.
Never interconnect the positive and negative terminals of a battery.
Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations (special waste).
•If a lithium battery (button cell) is installed in the notebook for real-time buffering, please note
that:
The lithium battery may be replaced only by authorised personnel. Incorrect handling may lead
to a risk of explosion.
The lithium battery may be replaced only with an identical battery or with a type recommended
by the manufacturer.
The lithium battery must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations concerning special
waste.

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•All batteries containing pollutants are marked with one of the two symbols below (crossed-out
garbage can).
In addition, the marking is provided with the chemical symbol of the heavy metal decisive for
the classification as a pollutant.
Cd Cadmium
Hg Mercury
Pb Lead
•Your notebook is equipped with numerous security functions that offer you a high level of
security according to a multi-level concept. Detailed information can be found in "Security
functions" chapter.
•If you have a device with a wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH, also observe the information in the
"Additional safety precautions for devices with wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH" section.
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.

Important notes
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Additional safety precautions for devices with wireless
LAN/BLUETOOTH
If a wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH component is integrated in your notebook, you must be sure to
observe the following safety precautions when using your notebook:
•The transmitted radio waves can cause an unpleasant humming in hearing aids.
•Switch off the notebook when you are in an aircraft or driving in a car.
•Switch off the radio components on the notebook when you are in a hospital, an operating
room or near a medical electronics system. The transmitted radio waves can impair the
operation of the medical devices.
•Keep the notebook at least 20 cm from a pacemaker, as otherwise the proper operation of the
pacemaker may be impaired by radio waves.
•Do not let the notebook near flammable gases or into hazardous environments (e.g.
paintshops) with radio components switched on, as the transmitted radio waves can cause an
explosion or a fire.
•The range of the radio connection is dependent on environmental and ambient conditions.
•With data traffic via a wireless connection, it is also possible for unauthorised third parties to
receive data.
The company Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH cannot be held responsible for radio or television
faults arising from unauthorised changes made to this device. Fujitsu Siemens is, furthermore, not
responsible for replacing and / or exchanging connector cables and devices which have not been
specified by Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH. The user is solely responsible for repairing faults
arising from such unauthorised changes made to a device and for replacing and / or exchanging
devices.

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Notes on installing and removing boards and modules
!Only qualified technicians should repair the device. Unauthorised opening or incorrect
repair may greatly endanger the user (electric shock, fire risk).
Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are identifiable by the label shown.
When you handle boards fitted with ESDs, you must, under all circumstances, observe the following
points:
•You must statically discharge yourself before working with boards (e.g. by touching a grounded
object).
•The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
•Remove the power plug from the mains supply before inserting or removing boards containing
ESDs.
•Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
•Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.

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Manufacturer’s notes
Energy saving
If you will not be using your notebook, switch it off.
Make use of the device's energy saving functions (see "Working with the notebook"). The notebook
uses less power when the power management features are enabled. You will then be able to work
for longer before having to recharge the battery.
Energy saving under Windows
If a monitor with energy saving features is connected to your notebook, you can use the Screen Saver
tab to activate the energy saving features of the monitor. Select the following item in the start menu:
Settings - Control Panel - Display - Display Properties - Screen Saver - Energy saving functions for the
display. You can set additional energy saving functions in the start menu by selecting the following
item: Settings - Control Panel - Energy - Extended.
Energy Star
The notebook from Fujitsu Siemens Computers is designed to conserve
electricity by dropping to less than 8 W when it goes into standby/suspend
mode and to less than 3 W when it goes into OFF mode. With this new
power management the LIFEBOOK qualifies for the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) Energy Star Computers award.
The EPA estimates that computer equipment uses 5 % percent of all business electricity and that
this is growing rapidly. If all desktop PCs and peripherals enter a low-power mode when not in use,
the overall savings in electricity could amount to $ 2 milliard annually. These savings could also
prevent the emission of 20 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere - the equivalent of 5
million automobiles.
As an Energy Star Partner, Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH has determined that this product
meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

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Disposal and recycling
This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials which can be
recycled or disposed of in a manner that is not environmentally damaging. The device may be taken
back after use to be recycled, provided that it is returned in a condition that is the result of normal
use. Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
Do not throw batteries or accumulators into the household waste.
If you have any questions on disposal, please contact your local office, our hotline/help desk, or:
Fujitsu Siemens Computers GmbH
Recyclingcenter
D-33106 Paderborn
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
CE marking
CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH
The shipped version of this device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directives 89/336/EEC "Electromagnetic compatibility" and 73/23/EEC "Low
voltage directive".
CE marking for devices with wireless LAN/BLUETOOTH
This equipment complies with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC of the
European Parliament and Commission from 9 March, 1999 governing Radio and
Telecommunications Equipment and mutual recognition of conformity.
This notebook is approved for use in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Finland,
Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria,
Portugal, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
Contact the corresponding government office of the respective country for
current information on possible operating restrictions. If your country is not
included in the list, then please contact the corresponding supervisory authority
as to whether the use of this product is permitted in your country.

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Radio frequencies for devices with wireless LAN /
BLUETOOTH
The following information represents the status of January 2002. Current information is available
from the corresponding government office of your country (e.g. www.regtp.de).
Frequencies
Wireless network cards and adapters are intended for operation in the ISM (Industrial, Scientific,
Medical) frequency range between 2.4 and 2.4835 GHz in accordance with the IEEE standard
802.11b. As each of the 14 usable radio channels requires a bandwidth of 22 MHz due to the DSSS
(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) process, a maximum of three mutually independent channels
(e.g. 3, 8 and 13) are available. In the following tables you will find the channels permitted in your
country:
Channel No. /
MHz Europe, R&TTE France, R&TTE
1 / 2412 X
2 / 2417 X
3 / 2422 X
4 / 2427 X
5 / 2432 X
6 / 2437 X
7 / 2442 X
8 / 2447 X
9 / 2452 X
10 / 2457 X X
11 / 2462 X X
12 / 2467 X X
13 / 2472 X X
14 / 2477

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Storing the battery
Store the battery in a fully charged state. The battery should be stored in a dry area at a
temperature between 0°C and +30°C. The lower the temperature at which the batteries are stored,
the lower is the rate of self-discharge.
If storing for a long period of time (longer than two months) batteries should be fully charged before
storage.
To be able to make use of the optimal charging capacity of the batteries, the battery should be
completely discharged and then fully recharged.
i
If you do not use the batteries for long periods, remove them from the notebook. Never
store the batteries in the unit.
Transporting the notebook
Please observe the points listed below when transporting your notebook.
Before you travel
•Back up important data stored on your hard disk.
•Switch off the radio component (Wireless LAN/ BLUETOOTH) for security reasons when youn
cannot exclude that the transmitted radio waves can negatively affect electrical and electronic
devices in your surrounding area.
•Disconnect the notebook from the Port Replicator.
•If you wish to use your notebook during a flight, first check with the flight attendants if it is
permissible to do so.
•If you are travelling abroad, ensure that the power adapter can be operated with the local
mains voltage. If this is not the case, obtain the appropriate power adapter for your notebook.
Do not use any other voltage converter!
i
If you travel in another country, check whether the local power supply and the
specifications of the power cable are compatible. If this is not the case, buy a power cable
that matches the local conditions. Do not use a connection adapter for electrical devices
to connect the notebook.
If you use a modem, incompatibilities with the local telecommunications system may
result.