Fujitsu DESKPOWER P301 User manual

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DESKPOWER P300 Series User’s Manual
(Model: P301 / P310)
Fujitsuendeavourstoensurethattheinformationinthisdocumentiscorrect,butacceptsnoliability
foranyerrororomissioninthesame.AnyproceduresdescribedinthisdocumentforoperatingFujitsu
productsshould beread andunderstood bythe operatorbefore suchproducts areused. Toensure
that Fujitsu products function without risk to safety and health, such procedures should be strictly
observed by the operator. The development of Fujitsu products and services is continuous and
published information may not be up to date. Any particular issue of a product may contain facilities
not described herein. It is important to check the current position with Fujitsu. Specifications and
statementsastoperformanceinthisdocumentareFujitsuestimatesintendedforgeneralguidance.
Theymayrequireadjustmentinparticularcircumstancesandshouldthereforenotbetakenasformal
offers or commitments.
DESKPOWERisatrademarkofFujitsuLimited.ThefollowingareregisteredtrademarksofMicrosoft
Corporation:MS,MS-DOS,Windows®NT,Windows®98,WindowsMillennium,Window®2000and
Windows XP.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
Celeron is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
Other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.
Other products are copyrighted by individual companies.
Allothertrademarksreferencedaretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners,
whose protected rights are acknowledged.
Copyright ©Fujitsu PC Asia Pacific
Allrights,includingrights of translation, reproduction by printing, copying or similarmethods,inpart
or in whole, are reserved.
Offenders will be liable for damages.
Allrights,includingrightscreatedbypatentgrantorregistrationofautilitymodelordesign,arereserved.
Delivery subject to availability. Right of teachnical modification reserved.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15 Class B
Thisdevicecomplies with Part15ClassB oftheFCCRules. Operations aresubjecttothe following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not be allowed to cause harmful interference, (2) This device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Wesbite: www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com
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Important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Donotplacethisproductonanunstablecart,stand,ortable.Theproductmayfall,causingserious
damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blockedorcovered.Theopeningsshouldneverbeblockedbyplacingtheproductonabed,sofa,
rug,orothersimilarsurface.Thisproductshouldneverbeplacednearoroveraradiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. Thisproductshouldbeoperatedfromthetypeofpowerindicatedonthemarkinglabel.Ifyouare
not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
8. Thisproductisequippedwitha3-wiregrounding-typeplug,aplughavingathird(grounding)pin.
Thiswillonlyplugintoagrounding-typepoweroutlet.Thisisasafetyfeature.Ifyouareunableto
inserttheplugintotheoutlet,contactyourelectriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Donotdefeat
the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will
walk on the cord.
10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed
15 amperes.
11. Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothisproductthroughcabinetslotsastheymaytouchdangerous
voltagepointsthatcouldresultinafireorelectricshock.Neverspillliquidofanykindontheproduct.
12. Donot attempt toservice this productyourself, as openingor removing coversmay expose you
to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
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13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallywhentheoperatinginstructionsarefollowed.Adjust
onlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbytheoperatinginstructionssinceimproperadjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
14. CAUTION.Whenreplacingthebattery,besuretoinstallitwiththepolaritiesinthecorrect
position.There isa dangerofexplosion ifthe batteryisreplacedwithan incorrecttype or
is mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommeded by the manufacturer. Dispose of the used battery
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
15. Useonlythepropertypeofpowersupplycordset(providedinyouraccessoriesbox)forthisunit.
Itshouldbeadetachabletype:ULlisted/CSAcertified,BS1363,ASTA,SS145certified,rated10A
250V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
16. NOTE:
PleasetakeextraprecautionwhenconnectingtheLANcable;donotconnecttheLANcable
to the peripheral device’s connector, that might have excessive voltage.
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Before reading this manual
Thissection describes safety precautions and convention used in thismanual. Besure toread this.
For Safe Operation
This manual contains important information for using the DESKPOWER personal computer.
ReadthismanualthoroughlybeforeusingyourPC.Inparticular,“SafetyPrecautions”inthismanual
must be read and understood.
This manual including “Safety Precautions” must be readily available at all times.
ThisequipmentiscompliantwiththePCindustrystandard(PC-11-1988)oftheJapanElectronics
and Information Technology Industries Association.
Note
ThisproductisaClassBInformationTechnologyEquipmentandconformstothestandardsetby
the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Technology Equipment (VCCI).This product is
designed to be used in a domestic environment, however, it may cause radio interference when
used in the vicinity of a radio or television receiver.
Make sure that you read the manual when using this product.
Fujitsu, as a member of the International Energy Star Program, recognizes that
this equipment is compliant with the standard of the International Energy Star
Program.
The International Energy Star Program is a worldwide program for promoting
energy saving for computers and other office equipment. The program aims at
promoting the development and use of products equipped with the functions that can effectively
reduce energy consumption and uses a voluntary system that allows enterprises to join at their
owndiscretion.Thetargetproductsareofficeequipmentincludingcomputers,displays,printers,
facsimiles,andcopyingmachines.Thestandardsforindividualtypesofequipmentandthemark
( ) prepared by the Program are used commonly among member countries.
Caution
ThisequipmentisclassBinformationtechnologyequipmentbasedonthestandardoftheVoluntary
Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although the
equipmentisintendedforuseinresidentialenvironments,itmaycreateinterferenceifplacednear
radio or television.
Handle the equipment in accordance with the manual.
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Using this Product for High-Safety Applications
Thisproductisforoffice,personal,home,ordinaryindustryandothergeneraluse.Itisnotdesigned
and manufactured for use in high-safety applications.
Do not use this product for such applications without taking measures to satisfy the high-safety
requirements.
High-safetyapplicationsrequireextremelyhighlevelofsafety,andinvolveserioushazardstolife
and health if the required safety is not assured. High-safety applications include the following.
●Nuclearreactioncontrolinnuclearfacilities,automaticaviationcontrol,airtrafficcontrol,mass-
transportation control, life-supporting medical equipment, and missile launch control.
Someparts(includingtheCRTdisplay,LCD,orharddiskdrive)usedonthisproducthavealimited
life. When used continuously for a prolonged period, these parts will need earlier replacement.
Backing Up the Data
Thecustomerisresponsibleformaintainingtheintegrityofdata(includingthebasicandapplication
software)storedorinstalledontheproduct.Wedonotwarranttheintegrityofdatastoredorinstalled
onthepersonalcomputerthecustomersentforrepair.Takeappropriatemeasuressuchasmaking
a backup.
Weassumenoresponsibilityforlossofdataandanydirectorincidentaldamageduetoanycause
other than those specified in the warranty.
This computer is designed for use within the country. If you are using it abroad, please do so on
your own responsibility.
Thisequipment maybeadverselyaffectedbythemomentarydropof thesuppliedvoltagedueto
lightning. Use of an AC uninterruptible power supply is recommended for measures against the
momentary drop of the supplied voltage.
(This message is based on the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association’s guidelines for measures against momentary voltage drop in PCs.)
SincethisequipmentcontainsspecialmaterialscontrolledbytheForeignExchangeandForeign
Trade Control Law. Authorization under the law may be required to export this equipment.
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Microsoft Service Pack
MicrosoftCorp.offersServicePacktoprovidetheusersofMicrosoft®Windows®withmorestable
system operation (http://www.microsoft.com/).
ThelatestversionoftheServicePackhelpsyouconfigurethemoststablesystemusingMicrosoft®
Windows®provided at that time by Microsoft Corp.
We recommend you to use the latest version.
In some environments, however, the Service Pack may cause unexpected failure. Read
Readme.txt for the Service Pack before use.
Again, we recommend you to make a system backup in case of failed installation.
Components of this product (motherboard, CD-ROM, hard disk, and floppy disk drive) contain
traces of heavy metals (lead and chrome) and chemical (antimony).
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Conventions Used in This Manual
Introduction
This manual tells you how to put your PC into operation and how to operate it in daily use.
Dependingontheconfigurationlevelchosensomeofthehardwarecomponents described may not
be available on your PC. Please observe the notes on your operating system.
You can incorporate operable drives (for example DAT drive) as well as other boards.
Dependingontheconfigurationselected,theoperatingsystemispreinstalledonyourharddisk(e.g.
Windows XP).
YourPChasanumberof security features toensure thatno unauthorisedpersons canaccess your
data,for example,you canactivate ascreen saverwith password protection. For example, you can
activateascreensaverwithpasswordprotection.ThesecurityfunctionsintheBIOSSetupalsoallow
you to protect your data by means of passwords.
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.
Indicatesimportantinformationwhichisrequiredtousethesystemproperly.
Text which follows this symbol describes activities that must be performed in the order shown.
Text in this typeface indicates screen outputs.
"Quotation marks" indicate names of chapters or terms.
CAUTION
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Important Notes
Inthischapteryouwillfindinformationregardingsafetywhichisessentialtotakenoteofwhenworking
with your PC. The manufacturer's notes contain helpful information on your PC.
Safety
CAUTION
During installation and before operating the device, please observe the instructions on
environmentalconditionsinthechapterentitled"Technicaldata"aswellastheinstructionsinthe
chapter "Preparing for Use".
Please check whether the device is correctly set for the local power supply (see "Preparing for
Use" chapter).
ThemainswitchandtheON/OFFswitchdonotdisconnectthesystemunitfromthemainsvoltage.
To completely disconnect the mains voltage, remove the power plug from the grounded mains
outlet.
Replacethelithiumbatteryonthesystemboardinaccordancewiththeinstructionsinthe"System
expansions - Replacing lithium battery" chapter.
Caution: components in the system can get very hot.
Manufacturer’s notes
Keepthis operating manual together with your device. If youpass onthe deviceto thirdparties,
you should include this manual.
Energy saving
When the PC is delivered, some energy-saving functions are already set
If you are not using your PC, switch it off.
In the BIOS Setup you may set further energy-saving functions for the PC.
Depending on the operating system, you can set additional power-management features.
Energy saving under Windows 2000/XP
The Screen Saver tab allows you to set energy-saving functions for your screen. Select the
followingiteminthemenu:Start→Settings→ControlPanel→Display→DisplayProperties→
Screen Saver →Energy saving features of monitor.
With the default setting Control Panel →Power Options →Advanced additional power
management features of Windows 2000/XP are available.
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FCC Class B Compliance Statement
Thefollowingstatementappliestotheproductscoveredinthismanual,unlessotherwisespecified
herein. The statement for other products will appear in the accompanying documentation.
NOTE:
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsfora"ClassB"digitaldevice,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules and meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in strict accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipmentoffandon,theuseris encouraged to tryto correctthe interference byone ormore of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Fujitsu is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorised
modifications of this equipment or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and
equipment other than those specified by Fujitsu. The correction of interference caused by such
unauthorised modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.
TheuseofshieldedI/Ocablesisrequiredwhenconnectingthisequipmenttoanyandalloptional
peripheral or host devices. Failure to do so may violate FCC rules.
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Transporting the PC
CAUTION
Transport all parts separately in their original packaging or in a packaging which protects them
from knocks and jolts, to the new site. Do not unpack them until all transportation manoeuvres
are completed.
Never drop the monitor!
Cleaning the PC
CAUTION
Turn off all power and equipment switches and remove the power plug from the mains supply.
Do not clean any interior parts yourself, leave this job to a service technician.
Do not use any cleaning agents that contain abrasives or may corrode plastic.
Ensure that no liquid enters the system.
Ensure that the ventilation areas of the system unit and the monitor are free.
Cleaning the system unit and the monitor
Wipethe systemunitandmonitorcasingwith adrycloth.Ifparticularlydirty,useacloththathas
been moistened in mild domestic detergent and then carefully wrung out.
Cleaning the keyboard and the mouse
Use disinfectant wipes to clean the keyboard and the mouse.
Themousemechanismandthemouseballcanbecleanedbyremovingtheretainingringonthe
underside of the mouse.
Additional information can be found in the documentation for your keyboard and mouse.
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Disposal and recycling
This device has been manufactured to the highest possible degree from materials which can be
recycledordisposed of in a mannerthatisnotenvironmentallydamaging.Thedevicemaybetaken
backafterusetoberecycled,providedthatitisreturnedinaconditionthatistheresultofnormaluse.
Any components not reclaimed will be disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner.
Do not throw lithium batteries into the household waste. They must be disposed of in accordance
with local regulations concerning special waste.
Reference to products
In this manual, the product names are referred to as follows:
This manual includes information on other operating systems.
Product name Description used in the manual
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional
Microsoft®Windows®XP Home Edition
Microsoft®Windows®2000 Professional
Windows*
Windows
XP
Windows XP
Professional
Windows XP
Home Edition
Windows 2000
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Warning and caution labels
Your PC bears the warning and caution labels as shown below.
The warning and caution labels must not be removed or damaged.
Rear of the PC main unit
ATTENTION
115V of voltage switch in the power supply corresponds to 100-127V
230V of voltage switch in the power supply corresponds to 200-240V
WARNING
• Before mounting or dismounting an optional unit in/from your PC, switch off
the PC and all connected units and unplug all power cords from respective
outlets to prevent electric shock.
Electric shock
WARNING
To prevent electric shock,
switch off the PC and
connected peripherals and
unplug power cords from
respective outlets before
disassembling the unit and
installing a built-in option.
Electric shock
WARNING
To prevent electric
shock and/or fire, do
not remove the cover
of this unit, which
includes a high
voltage section.
Inside the PC main unit
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Before Reading This Manual
Thissectioncontainscautionsforsafeoperation,representationsandsymbolsusedinthismanual.
Be sure to read this first!
Chapter 1Preparing for Use
This chapter provides the names and functions of individual parts.
Chapter 2Operation
Thissectiondescribesthelocationofinstallationandinstallationofthecomputer.
Chapter 3Troubleshooting and Tips
This chapter provides the basic information on the PC and operation.
Chapter 4System Expansion
Thischapterprovidesbasicinformationonhowtohandletheperipheralsinstalled
(or can be installed) on the PC.
Chapter 5Technical Data
This chapter describes the specifications of this PC.
OrganizationofThisManual
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 Preparing for Use
1 Preparing for Use..............................................................................2
Unpacking and Checking the Delivery ............................................................. 2
Steps for Initial Setup ....................................................................................... 2
Setting Up the PC ............................................................................................ 3
Connect the Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard ..................................................... 3
Connecting the PC to the Mains Voltage.......................................................... 5
Initial Switch-on: Software will be Installed....................................................... 6
Connecting External Devices ........................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 2 Operation
1 Operation.........................................................................................12
Switching On the PC ...................................................................................... 12
Switching Off the PC ...................................................................................... 13
Indicators on the PC....................................................................................... 14
2 Keyboard .........................................................................................15
3 Floppy Disks ...................................................................................17
Working with Floppy Disks ............................................................................. 17
Settings in BIOS Setup .................................................................................. 18
Property and Data Protection......................................................................... 18
Access Protection Under Windows ................................................................ 18
BIOS Setup Security Functions...................................................................... 19
CHAPTER 3 Troubleshooting andTips
1 Troubleshooting andTips ..............................................................22
Installing New Software.................................................................................. 22
Power-on Indicator Remains Unlit AfterYou Have Switched onYour Device . 22
No Mouse Pointer Displayed on the Screen................................................... 24
The Floppy Disk Cannot be Read or Written.................................................. 24
Time and/or Date is Not Correct .................................................................... 25
Tips ................................................................................................................ 25
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CHAPTER 4 System Expansion
1 System Expansions........................................................................28
Information about boards ............................................................................... 28
Opening the casing ........................................................................................ 29
Closing the casing.......................................................................................... 29
Installing and Removing a Board ...................................................................30
Low-Profiles boards ....................................................................................... 34
Installing an Additional Serial Port ................................................................. 34
Installing and Removing the Hard Disk Drives............................................... 35
Replacing Lithium Battery ..............................................................................37
CHAPTER 5 Technical Data
1 Technical Data.................................................................................39
Electrical Data ................................................................................................ 40
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1 PreparingforUse
CAUTION
Please take note of the safety information in the "Important notes" chapter.
■Unpacking and Checking the Delivery
It is recommended not to throw away the original packaging material! It may be required for
reshipment at some later date.
●Unpack all the individual parts.
●Check the delivery for damage incurred during transportation.
●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 your local
sales outlet immediately.
■Steps for Initial Setup
First-timesetup includesthe connection ofthe monitor, mouseand keyboardto the systemunit
and the setup of the supplied software.
●External devices
Ifyouhave received otherdevicesin addition toyourPC (e.g. aprinterora modem), do
not connect these until after the initial installation. The following sections contain a
description of how to connect these external devices: "Connecting external devices to
the serial port" and "Connecting external devices to the parallel port".
●Drives and boards
Ifyou havereceived drivesor boardswith yourPC, pleasedo notinstall themuntil after
first-time setup. How to install drives and boards is described in the chapter "System
expansions".
Perform the following steps in the prescribed order:
1. Decide where you are going to use the PC, and then set it up.
2. Connect the monitor, mouse and keyboard to the PC.
3. Check the rated voltage of the PC and connect it to the mains voltage.
4. Switch the PC on and follow the instructions on the screen.
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■Setting Up the PC
CAUTION
When installing your PC, give consideration to the recommendations and safety notes.
SetupthePConlyinitscorrectorientation.Thepointstoobserveareillustratedonthefollowing
pages.
Werecommendthatyouplaceyourequipmentonasurfacewithgoodanti-slipqualities.Inview
ofthemultitudeofdifferentfinishesandvarnishesusedonfurniture,itispossiblethattherubber
feet of the devices will mark the surface they stand on.
Do not expose the PC to extreme environmental conditions (see chapter "Technical data") and
protect it from dust, humidity and heat.
Provide at least 200 mm of clearance on the left, in front of and behind the ventilator area of the
systemunittoensureadequateventilation.Donotcovertheventilationareasofthemonitorand
the system unit.
Do not place several system units one above the other.
■Connect the Monitor, Mouse and Keyboard
The ports for monitor, mouse and keyboard are on the rear and on the front of the system unit.
PS/2 keyboard port / purple PS/2 mouse port / green
Monitor port / blue USB port / black
Connecting the keyboard
Connecting standard keyboard
Use the supplied keyboard cable only.
●Plugtheround keyboard cableconnectorinto the portmarkedwith this symbolonthe
system unit.
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Connecting the mouse
Connecting a PS/2 mouse
●Connect the PS/2 mouse to the PS/2 mouse port on the system unit.
Connecting USB mouse
●Connect the USB mouse to the USB port on the system unit.
IfyoudonotattachamouseatthePS/2mouseport ,youcandisablethemousecontroller
in the BIOS Setup in order to free the IRQ12 for a different application.
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