Fujitsu 985Tx User manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 598 Gibraltar Drive
Milpitas,CA 95035
Telephone: [phone]
Declares that product: Model: LifeBook 985Tx.
Complies with Part 15
of the FCC Rules.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operations is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device must not be allowed to cause harmful
interference, (2) This device must accept any inter-
ference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
David Woo Fujitsu10/31/97
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C A U T I O N
Changes or modification not expressly approved
by Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
Shielded interconnect cables must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent
RF emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
The LifeBook 900Series notebook computers are
supplied with an internal modem which complies with
Part 68 of the FCC rules.On this notebook is a label
that contains the FCC Registration Number and the
Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment
among other information.If requested,the user must
provide their telephone company withthe following
information:
1. The telephone numberto which the notebook
is connected.
2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
thisequipment.
3. That the equipment requires a standard modular
jack type USOC RJ-11C whichis FCC
Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCC Registration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the
telephone network or premiseswiring usinga standard
modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68
compliant and a line cord between themodem and the
telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.
The RENis used to determine the number of devices
that you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of those devices ring when your number is
called. Too many devices on one line may result in
failure to ring in response to an incoming call. In
most,but not all,areas the sum of the RENs of allof
the devices should notexceed five (5.0).To be certain
of the number of devices you may connectto your
line,as determinedby the RENs,contact your local
telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,
your telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily. If possible,they will notifyyou in advance.
If advance notice is not practical they will notify you as
soon as possible.You will also be advised of yourright
to file a complaintwiththe FCC.
This fax modem also complies with fax branding
requirements per FCC Part 68.
Yourtelephone company will probably ask you to dis-
connect thisequipment from the telephone network
untilthe problem is corrected and you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning.This equipment may
not be used on coin service telephones provided by your
telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject
to state tariffs.Contact your state’s public utility com-
mission,public service commission orcorporation
commission for more information.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmfulinterference in a residential instal-
lation.This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate
radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
■Connect the equipment into an outlet thatis on
a different circuit than the receiver.
■Consultthe dealer or an experiencedradio/TV
technician for help.

This equipment includesautomatic dialing capability.
When programming and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
■Remain on the line and briefly explain to the
dispatcher the reason for the call.
■Perform such activities in off-peak hours, such
as early morning or late evening.
FCC rules prohibitthe use of non-hearing aid
compatible telephones in the following locations
or applications:
■All public or semipublic coin-operated or
credit card telephones.
■Elevators,highways, tunnels (automobile,subway,
railroad or pedestrian) where a person with
impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■Places where telephones are specifically installed
to alert emergency authorities such asfire,police
or medical assistance personnel.
■Hospitalrooms, residentialhealth care facilities,
convalescent homes andprisons.
■Workstations for the hearing impaired.
■Hotel,motel or apartment lobbies.
■Stores where telephonesare used by patrons
to order merchandise.
■Public transportation terminals where telephones
are usedto call taxis or to reserve lodging or
rental cars.
■In hotel and motel rooms as at least ten percent
of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible
telephones or jacks forplug-in hearing aid compati-
ble telephones which will be provided to hearing
impaired customers on request.
DOC (INDUSTRY CANADA) NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
CET appareil numérique dela class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement surle matérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Notice to Users of the Canadian
Telephone Network
The Canadian Industry Canada labelidentifies certified
equipment.This certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications network protective,
operationaland safety requirements. The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
The LifeBook 900Series notebook computers are
supplied with an internal modem which complies with
the Industry Canada certification standardsfor telecom-
munication network protection and safety requirements.
Before connecting this equipment to a telephone line the
user should ensure that it ispermissible to connect this
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities.The
user should be aware that compliance with the certifica-
tion standards does not prevent service degradation in
some situations.
Repairs totelecommunicationequipmentshouldbe
made bya Canadian authorizedmaintenancefacility.Any
repairsor alterations notexpressly approved by Fujitsu
PC Corporation oranyequipmentfailuresmaygivethe
telecommunicationcompany cause torequest the user
to disconnect the equipmentfromthetelephoneline.
The connecting arrangementcode for this equipment
is CA11A.
The Load Number is 3.
The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal
device denotes the percentageof the total load to be
connected to a telephone loop or circuit which isused
by the device to prevent overloading.The termination
ona loop may consist of any combination of devices
such that the total of the load numbers of all devices
does not exceed 100.

Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau
Téléphonique Canadien
L’étiquette canadienne Industrie Canada identifie
l’équipement certifié.Cette certification signifie
que l’équipement satisfait certainesnormes de
protection,d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux
de télécommunications.Le département ne garantit
pas le fonctionnement de l’équipement à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
La série LifeBook 900 possèdent un modem
interne conforme aux normes de certification
d’Industrie Canada pour protéger les réseaux de
télécommunicationset satisfaire aux normes de
sécurité.Avant de connecter cet équipement à une
ligne téléphonique,l’utilisateur doit vérifiers’il est
permis de connecter cet équipement aux installations
de télécommunications locales. L’utilisateur est averti
que même la conformité aux normes de certification
ne peut dans certains cas empêcher la dégradation
du service.
C A U T I O N
For safety, users should ensure that the electrical
ground of the power utility, the telephone lines
and the metallic water pipes are connected
together. Users should NOT attempt to make
such connections themselves but should contact
the appropriate electric inspection authority or
electrician. This may be particularly important
in rural areas.
Lesréparations de l’équipement de télécommunications
doivent être effectuéespar un service de maintenance
agréé au Canada.Toute réparation ou modification,qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par Fujitsu PC Corp.,
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner
la compagnie de télécommunicationsà exiger que
l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la
ligne téléphonique.
Le code d’arrangement de connexion de cet équipement
est CA11A.
Le numéro de charge est 3.
Le numéro de chargeassigné à chaque terminal
téléphonique indique le pourcentage de la charge
totale pouvant être connecté à une boucle ou à un
circuit téléphonique,utilisé par ce périphérique afin
de prévenir toute surcharge.La terminaison d’une
boucle peut être constituée de n’importe quelle
combinaison de péri-phériques de sorte quele total
de numéros de charge de tous les périphériques
n’excède pas 100.

UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)
CAUTION:Forcontinued protection against risk of fire,replace only
with the same type and ratingfuse.
CAUTION:Danger of explosion if CMOS batteryis incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent typerecommended by the
manufacturer.Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instruction.
WARNING: CMOS and NiCAD batteries may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge,disassemble or disposeof in fire.
A V E R T I S S E M E N T
Pour assurer la sécurité, les utilisateurs
doivent vérifier que la prise de terre du service
d’électricité, les lignes téléphoniques et les
conduites d’eau métalliques sont connectées
ensemble. Les utilisateurs NE doivent PAS
tenter d’établir ces connexions eux-mêmes,
mais doivent contacter les services d’inspection
d’installations électriques appropriés ou un
électricien. Ceci peut être particulièrement
important en régions rurales.

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PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook 900
Series Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
ComponentIdentification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
RightSidePanel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
RearPanelComponents . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BottomComponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PowerSources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Your LifeBook
for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
UserRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning AboutYour Operating System
and ApplicationSoftware. . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION TWO
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
KeyboardAngle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PowerOff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
RestartingtheSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fujitsu Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
IntegratedErgoTrac Pointing Device. . . . . 29
Usingthe Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CD-ROM Drive and
Optional DVD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
HardDrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
PowerManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pre-InstalledSoftware. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SECTION THREE
CONFIGURING YOUR
LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
IdentifyingtheDrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 55
Main Menu – Setting Standard
SystemParameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
FeatureControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Security Menu – Setting the
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Power Savings Menu – Setting Power
ManagementFeatureControls. . . . . . . 81
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source. . . . . . . . . . 89
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . . 91
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
File Allocation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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SECTION FOUR
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
UserInstallableFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Multi-functionBays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Optional Second Lithium ion Battery. . . . 104
Optional Second Hard Drive . . . . . . . . 105
Optional DVD Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Battery Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
MIDI/joystickDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
StereoLineIn Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
ParallelPort Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Sound Systems . . . . 114
Memory Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . 114
Optional LANdock
or Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
SECTION FIVE
TROUBLESHOOTING
IdentifyingtheProblem . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
PowerOn Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 146
Emergency CD-ROM Drive or
DVDDriveTray Release . . . . . . . . . 149
ModemSetup and Commands . . . . . . . 149
RestoringYour Pre-Installed Software
FromCD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
SECTION SIX
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 152
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 153
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
LifeBook 985Tx Specifications . . . . . . . 156
Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
PopularAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY . . . . . . .161
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

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PREFACE
The LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer.It
is powered by an Intel Pentium microprocessor
with MMX technology,has a built-in color
display, a CD-ROM drive, a 3.5" floppy disk
drive and brings the computing power of
desktop personal computers (PCs) to a
portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook 900 Series’ hardware and built-in
system software. The LifeBook 900 Series is
compatible with the IBM PCAT.It comes with
Windows 95 pre-installed.
The LifeBook 900 Series is a completely self-
contained unit with an active-matrix (TFT)
color LCD display. It has a powerful interface
that enables it to support a variety of optional
features.(Figure P-1.)
CONVENTIONS USED IN THE GUIDE
Screen examples in this manual are intended as
examples only, and screen and file names may
differ in actual use.
Messages displayed by the LifeBook 900 Series
appear in Courier type.
Example: Shutdown the computer?
Keyboard keys are shown in boldface
Helvetica type.
Example: Fn,F1,Esc, and Ctrl.
Pages with additional information about a spe-
cific topic are cross-referenced within the text.
Example: (See page xx.)
P O I N T
The point icon highlights information
that will enhance your understanding of
the subject material.
C A U T I O N
The caution icon highlights information
that is important to your safety, to the
safe operation of your computer, or to
the integrity of your files. Please read all
caution information carefully.

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Figure P-1 LifeBook 900 Series With
Both Fujitsu and Third Party Options

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Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook 900
Series Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 4
Left Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right Side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Your LifeBook for the First Time . . . 12
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning About Your Operating
System and Application Software . . . . . 15

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SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES FROM FUJITSU
This section describes how to set up your
LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu. We strongly
recommend that you read on before using your
notebook – even if you are already familiar with
notebook computers.
UNPACKING
When you receive your notebook, unpack it
carefully,and compare the parts you have
received with the items listed below.
For a standard configuration you should have:
■LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu. (Figure 1-1.)
■AC adapter with AC power cord
(located in the accessories box). (Figure 1-2.)
■Lithium ion battery (already installed in the
Battery bay of your notebook).
■Modular 20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive
(already installed in Multi-function Bay 2 of
your notebook).
■Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive
(already installed in Multi-function Bay 1
of your notebook).
■MIDI/joystick cable
(located in the accessories box).
■RJ-11 cable (located in the accessories box).
■Getting Started Guide.
■User’s Guide.
■MicrosoftWindows 95 Manual.
■Registration card and customer
information pack.
■Recovery CD-ROM
(located in the accessories box).
■Additional equipment and/or
documentation depending on the option
package you have purchased.
Figure 1-1 LifeBook 900 Series Notebook
Figure 1-2 AC Adapter Unit

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■Lithium ion battery.
■Dual Multi-function bays which support
the following:
■3.5" floppy disk drive
(for Multi-function Bay 1 only) (included).
■
20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only) (included).
■Optional 1.5-speed maximum DVD
drive with standard CD-ROM support
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only).
■Optional second Lithium ion battery
(with adapter for use in Multi-function
Bay 2 only).
■Optional second 3GB hard drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only).
■Internal K56flex fax/data/voice modem with
built-in telephony and DSVD support.
C A U T I O N
Your internal modem is designed to
allow faster downloads from K56flex
compliant digital sources. Maximum
achievable download transmission rates
may not reach 56 Kbps and will vary
with line conditions.
Once you have checked and confirmed that your
notebook system is complete, connect the AC
adapter and follow the instructions starting on
page 12 to begin using your LifeBook 900 Series.
When you have completed the setup process
please register your notebook. (See page 15.)
OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK
900 SERIES FEATURES
The LifeBook 900 Series is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available
with standard features including:
(See Appendix A, pages 156–160, for detailed
information on individual models.)
■233MHz Intel Pentium processor with
MMX technology.
■32MB SDRAM standard, expandable
to 160MB.
■13.3" active-matrix (TFT) color display
with 1024 x 768 resolution (XGA).
■4MB SGRAM video RAM.
■Built-in 5GB hard drive.
■Full audio and video features:
■16-bit SoundBlaster-compatible
sound chip.
■3D-Stereo for multiple speaker effect.
■3D-Graphics for fast graphics rendering.
■MPEG-1 and optional MPEG-2 support
for full motion video.
■Zoomed Video support for full motion
video acceleration.
■Built-in stereo speakers.
■Built-in mono microphone.
■Stereo line in jack.
■Headphone jack.
■Microphone jack.

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■TV output (NTSC/PAL and S-Video) jacks.
■Dolby Digital (AC-3) jack.
■MIDI/joystick port.
■Two Type II/one Type III PC Card slots.
■Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared port
for wireless data transfer.
■Integrated ErgoTrac pointing device for
superb comfort and cursor control.
■External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities.
■“No re-learning”,full-size keyboard with
three dedicated Windows 95 keys.
■Two PS/2 ports with hot swap connection for
an external keyboard and an external mouse.
■Dual USB device support.
■Standard pre-installed software:
■MicrosoftWindows 95 operating system.
■LapLink by Traveling Software for
file transfers via modem,cable or
infrared port.
■PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.
■MPEGExpress by Mediamatics.
■McAfeeVirusScan for virus protection.
■ESS AudioRack for 3D-Stereo, audio CD,
and other audio controls.
■MegaPhone by Cypress Research
Corporation for telephone applications
including fax,dialing, and speakerphone.
■Some models may include additional
software.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
For detailed specifications on each model refer
to Appendix A on pages 158–162.
TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
Display Panel Latch
This latch locks and releases the display panel.
(Figure 1-4.) When the display panel is released
it pops up slightly to make it easier to open.
Display Panel
This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for
the display of text and graphics. (Figure 1-4.)
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows mono audio
input to your notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
Brightness Control
The brightness control adjusts the overall intensity
of the display panel back lighting.(Figure1-4.)
Status Indicator Panel
LCD display of the status of the power state
and source, suspend mode,battery charge
(battery in Multi-function Bay 2 and in Battery
bay), floppy disk drive activity, hard drive activ-
ity, CD-ROM drive activity,PC Card activity,
CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-4.)
Figure 1-3 Top and Front Panel

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Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Brightness Control
Left Speaker
Keyboard
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
Display Panel Latch
Suspend/Resume Button
Right Speaker
Closed Cover Switch
Multi-function Bay 1
Multi-function Bay 2
Battery Bay
Figure 1-4 LifeBook 900 Series with Display Open
Microphone

Battery Bay
This bay contains the main Lithium ion battery
for your notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
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Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to sus-
pend notebook activity without turning off the
notebook power, and return it to an active state.
This feature saves power,and is particularly use-
ful when the notebook is running only on battery
power. (See pages 39–47 and 81–88 for more
information on Power Management.)(Figure 1-4.)
Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD back
lighting when the display panel is closed, thus
saving power. (Figure 1-4.)
Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows 95
keys for input into the notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
The ErgoTrac pointing device is a joystick-like
cursor control system with two click buttons.
(Figure 1-4.)
Multi-function Bay One
This bay (Figure 1-4) accommodates:
■3.5" floppy disk drive (included).
Multi-function Bay Two
This bay (Figure 1-4) accommodates:
■20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (included).
■Optional 1.5-speed maximum DVD drive
(which must be purchased separately).
■Optional second Lithium ion battery (which
must be purchased separately) mounted in
the Device Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2
(adapter is included with the battery).
■Optional second 3GB hard drive (which must
be purchased separately).
C A U T I O N
Be sure you know what settings are
active for your Suspend/Resume button
before you use it, because misuse can
result in data loss. (See the Power
Savings Menu of the BIOS Setup Utility,
pages 81–88, for more information.)
Speakers
The built-in dual speakers output stereo sound
from the notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
C A U T I O N
Do not use your notebook with either of
the Multi-function bays empty, or you
may damage it.
C A U T I O N
Only one optional second battery at a
time is supported. Your notebook does not
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The sliding button to the left of the card slots
locks the card(s) in place, while the buttons to
the right of the slots eject the card(s) from the
slots. (Figure 1-5.)
External Floppy Disk Drive Port
A port for attaching an optional external
floppy disk drive. This allows you to connect
an optional separate floppy disk drive when
Multi-function Bay 1 is being used for another
purpose. (Figure 1-5.)
Multi-function Bay 1 Release Button
This is the release to allow removal and
installation of devices in Multi-function Bay 1.
(Figure 1-5.)
RIGHT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the
AC adapter or the optional auto/airline adapter.
(Figure 1-6.)
Power Switch
This switch is the main power switch for your
notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
Figure 1-6 LifeBook 900 Series Right Side Panel
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
PC Card Lock
PC Card Slot
PC Card 2
Eject Button
Port Cover
External
Floppy Disk
Drive Port
PC Card 1
Eject Button
Multi-function
Bay 1 Release
Button
LEFT SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical
lock down device. (Figure 1-5.)
PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two type
I or II PC Cards or one type III PC Card. (See
pages 107–109 for more information on PC Cards.)
Figure 1-5 LifeBook 900 Series Left Side Pane
Headphone Jack
Stereo Line In Jack
Microphone Jack
Port Cover
MIDI/Joystick Port
DC Power Jack
Power SwitchDual PS/2 PortsVolume Control
Dual PS/2 Ports
These ports allow you to connect an external
PS/2 mouse or an external PS/2 keyboard or
numeric keypad.The PS/2 ports can be used
interchangeably for either mouse or keyboard
and your notebook will automatically recognize
them. (Figure 1-6.)

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MIDI/Joystick Port
This port allows you to connect via a custom
cable,a music synthesizer,game joystick, or other
MIDI device to your notebook. The custom cable
is included with your notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an
external mono microphone. (Figure 1-6.)
Stereo Line In Jack
The stereo line in jack allows you to connect an
external audio source to your notebook,like an
audio cassette player. This jack will not support
an external microphone. (Figure 1-6.)
Headphone Jack
You can connect headphones or powered exter-
nal speakers to the headphone jack. (Figure 1-6.)
Volume Control
The volume control is a knob which provides
manual control of the sound level of all audio
output from your notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
C A U T I O N
There are software volume controls. The
knob setting and the software settings will
interact. Software volume off will override
the knob setting and the software volume
setting will control the maximum knob
setting. (See Volume Control on page 34
for more information.)
REAR PANEL COMPONENTS
RJ-11 Jack
This is the jack for attaching a telephone line to
the internal modem. This jack can be used with
the connector cover closed and the sliding panel
in the connector cover slightly opened for
added convenience. (Figure 1-7.)
RJ-11 Jack
Docking Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External
Monitor Port
Slide Panel
Composite
Video Jack
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Jack
Dual USB Port Connector Cover
Infrared Port
Figure 1-7 LifeBook 900 Series Rear Panel
C A U T I O N
The internal modem is not intended for
use with Digital PBX systems. Do not
connect the internal modem to a digital
PBX as it may cause serious damage to
the internal modem or your entire note-
book. Consult your PBX manufacturer’s
documentation for details. Some hotels
have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find
out BEFORE you connect your modem.
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Docking Port
The Docking port allows you to connect an
optional Port Replicator or LANdock. The con-
nector cover must be closed and the sliding
panel fully opened to reveal the Docking port
and the RJ-11 jack when connecting a Port
Replicator or a LANdock. (Figure 1-7.)
Infrared Port
The fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible port allows
you to communicate with another IrDA com-
patible infrared device without a cable. (See
pages 47–48 for more information.) (Figure 1-7.)
External Monitor Port
This port allows you to connect an external
VGA or SVGA CRT monitor.(Figure 1-7.)
Dual USB Port
This port allows you to connect two Universal
Serial Bus devices, such as external game pads,
pointing devices,keyboards and speakers.
(Figure 1-7.)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Jack
This jack allows connection of a Dolby Digital
Sound system. (Figure 1-7.)
Composite Video Jack
This connector allows you to connect,and
use directly, any TV or other video device which
meets the American TV standard (NTSC) or
the European TV standard (PAL). (Figure 1-7.)
S-Video
This jack allows you to connect, and use directly,
any S-Video device, such as a VCR or TV. (The
S-Video standard provides for a higher quality
picture than NTSC or PAL.)
C A U T I O N
The connector cover – which closes over
the ports on the rear of the notebook –
can be damaged if it is left open when
the notebook is moved around.
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
RS-232C devices,such as serial printers or
scanners. (This is also referred to as a COM
port.) (Figure 1-7.)
Parallel Port
The parallel port allows you to connect parallel
devices, such as a parallel printer to your note-
book. (This is also referred to as a LPT port.)
(Figure 1-7.)
C A U T I O N
NTSC and S-Video TV outputs only
operate in 640 x 480 or 720 x 480
resolution mode. PAL TV outputs only
operate in 800 x 600 resolution mode.
TV modes are disabled until the resolution
is set properly. Access to resolution
settings is via the Windows 95 Control
Panel, Display, then Settings. If different
resolutions are set for the built-in
display and an external monitor the
resolution for both will be set to that
of the built-in display whenever your
notebook is restarted.