Fujitsu LifeBook 270Dx 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 270Dx.
LifeBook 280Dx.
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 interfer-
ence received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
David Woo Fujitsu4/20/98
   

C A U T I O N
Changes or modifications 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 withthe perti-
nent RF emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
The LifeBook™200 Series 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 with
the following information:
1. The telephone number to which the notebook
is connected.
2. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for
this equipment.
3. That the equipment requires a standard modular
jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC
Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCC Registration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connectedto the
telephone networkor premises wiring using a standard
modular jack type USOC RJ-11C which is FCC Part 68
compliant and a line cord between the modem and the
telephone network with a minimum of 26AWG.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices
thatyou may connect toyour 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 notall,areas the sumof the RENs of all of
the devices should not exceed five (5.0).To be certain
of the number of devices you may connect to your
line,as determined by theRENs,contact your local
telephone company.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone net-
work, your telephone company may discontinue your
service temporarily. If possible,they will notify you
in advance. If advance notice is not practical they will
notify you as soon as possible. You will also be advised
of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
This fax modem also complies with fax branding
requirements per FCC Part 68.
Your telephone company will probably ask you to dis-
connect this equipment from the telephone network
until the 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 tostate tariffs.Contact your state’s public
utilitycommission,public service commission or
corporation commission for more information.
FCC NOTICES
Notice to Users of Radios and Television
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residentialinstal-
lation. This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate
radio frequencyenergy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,there
is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a
particular installation.If thisequipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which canbe determined by turning the equipment
offand 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 that is on
a different circuit than the receiver.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.

This equipment includes automatic 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 orpedestrian) where a person with
impaired hearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■Places where telephones are specifically installed
to alert emergency authorities such as fire, police
or medical assistance personnel.
■Hospital rooms, residential health care facilities,
convalescent homes and prisons.
■Workstations for the hearing impaired.
■Hotel,motel or apartment lobbies.
■Stores where telephones are used by patrons
to order merchandise.
■Public transportation terminals where telephones
are used to 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 for plug-in hearing aid compat-
ible 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 meetsall requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
CET appareilnumérique de la class B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur lematérial brouilleur
du Canada.
Notice to Users of the Canadian
Telephone Network
The Canadian Industry Canada label identifies certi-
fied equipment. This certification means that the
equipment meets certain telecommunications net-
work protective, operational and safety requirements.
The Department does not guarantee the equipment
will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
The LifeBook 200 Series notebook computers are
supplied withan internal modem which complies
withthe Industry Canadacertification standards for
telecommunication network protection and safety
requirements. Before connecting this equipment to
a telephone line the user should ensure that it is per-
missible to connect this equipmentto the local tele-
communication facilities. The user should be aware
that compliance with the certification standards does
not prevent service degradation in some situations.
Repairs totelecommunicationequipmentshouldbe
madebya Canadian authorized maintenancefacility.Any
repairsor alterations not expressly approvedby Fujitsu™
PC Corporation oranyequipmentfailures may givethe
telecommunicationcompany cause torequestthe userto
disconnect the equipmentfromthe telephoneline.
The connecting arrangement code for this equipment
is CA11A.
The Load Number is 3.
The Load Number assigned to each telephone terminal
device denotes the percentage of the total load to be
connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used
by the device toprevent overloading.The termination
on a loop may consist of anycombination 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 certaines normes 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 200 possède un modem
interne conforme aux normes de certification
d’Industrie Canada pourprotéger les réseaux
de télécommunications et satisfaire aux normes
de sécurité.Avant de connecter cet équipementà une
ligne téléphonique,l’utilisateur doit vérifier s’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
duservice.
Les réparations de l’équipement de télécommunications
doivent êtreeffectuées par un service de maintenance
agréé auCanada. Touteréparation ou modification,qui
n’est pas expressément approuvée par FujitsuPC Corp.,
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.
ou toute défaillance de l’équipement peut entraîner
la compagnie de télécommunications àexiger que
l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipement de la ligne
téléphonique.
Le code d’arrangement de connexion decet
équipement est CA11A.
Le numéro de charge est 3.
Le numéro de charge assigné 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.Laterminaison d’une boucle
peutêtre constituée de n’importe quelle combinaison
de périphériques de sorte que le total de numérosde
charge de tous les périphériques n’excède pas 100.

UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)
CAUTION: Forcontinued protectionagainst risk of fire,replace only
with the same type and ratingfuse.
CAUTION:Danger of explosion if CMOS battery is incorrectly
replaced.Replace only with thesame or equivalent type recommended
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 télphoniques
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
SECTION ONE
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK 200
SERIES FROM FUJITSU
Unpacking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook 200 Series Features. . . 3
ComponentIdentification . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BottomComponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
StartingYour Notebook for the First Time. . 13
UserRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION TWO
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK 200 SERIES
FROM FUJITSU
Display Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjustingthe Keyboard Angle . . . . . . . . 19
Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PowerOn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PowerOff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restarting The System. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fujitsu Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Integrated ErgoTracTM Pointing Device . . . 30
UsingThe Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
FloppyDisk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
IomegaZip Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
HardDrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Infrared Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Pre-InstalledSoftware. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
SECTION THREE
CONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK 200
SERIES FROM FUJITSU
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Identifyingthe Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 55
Main Menu – Setting Standard
SystemParameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
FeatureControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Security Menu – Setting the
Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Power Menu – Setting Power
ManagementFeature Controls. . . . . . . 93
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source . . . . . . . . . 101
Info Menu – Displaying Basic
SystemInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . 107
Setting Up Your Save-to-Disk
File Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

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SECTION FOUR
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
Multi-functionBay Devices . . . . . . . . . 115
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
ParallelPort Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
StereoLine In Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
TelephoneLines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Mouseor Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Theft Prevention Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
External Installation of a
Floppy Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Memory Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . 126
LANdock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
PortReplicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
SECTION FIVE
TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifyingthe Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
PowerOn Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 159
Emergency CD-ROM Drive Tray Release. . 162
EmergencyZip Disk Release. . . . . . . . . 162
ModemSetup and Commands . . . . . . . 162
Restoring Your Pre-Installed
Software FromCD-ROM . . . . . . . . . 163
SECTION SIX
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Caring for your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 166
Increasing Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 167
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
LifeBook270Dx Specifications . . . . . . . 170
LifeBook280Dx Specifications . . . . . . . 173
Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Popular Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY
Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
INDEX
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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PREFACE
The LifeBook 200 Series from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer.
It is powered by an Intel Pentium®microproc-
essor with MMX™technology,has a built-in
DSTN color display, a modular CD-ROM
drive,a modular Iomega Zip®Drive removable
media drive,and brings the computing power
of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a
portable environment.
This manual explains how to operate your
LifeBook 200 Series’hardware and built-in
system software. The LifeBook 200 Series is
compatible with the IBM®PC AT. It comes
with Windows 95 pre-installed.
A LifeBook 200 Series notebook is a completely
self-contained unit with a dual-scan (DSTN)
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 200 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 200 Series
with Both Fujitsu and
Third Party Options

S e t t in g U p Yo u r L i f eB o o k 2 0 0 Se r ie s
S e c t i o n O n e
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of LifeBook 200 Series Features . . . 3
Component Identification . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Top and Front Components . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . 7
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 8
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bottom Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Your Notebook for the First Time . . 13
User Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning About Your Operating System
and Application Software. . . . . . . . . . 15

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Section One
SETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK
200 SERIES FROM FUJITSU
This section describes how to set up your
LifeBook 200 Series from Fujitsu. We strongly
recommend that you read it 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 200 Series notebook from Fujitsu.
(Figure 1-1.)
■AC adapter with AC power cord (located in
the Accessories box). (Figure 1-2.)
■Modular Lithium ion battery. (Already
installed in Multi-function Bay 1 of
your notebook.)
■Modular 20-speed maximum CD-ROM
drive.(Already installed in Multi-function
Bay 2 of your notebook.)
■Modular 100Mb Iomega Zip removable
media drive (located in the Accessories box).
(Figure 1-3.)
■BayAdapter for Multi-function Bay 2
(located in the Accessories box).(Figure 1-4.)
■Modular 3.5" floppy disk drive (located in the
Accessories box).(Figure 1-5.)
■RJ-11 cable (located in the Accessories box).
■Getting Started Guide.
■User’s Guide.
■Microsoft Windows Manual.
■Registration card and customer
information pack.
■Recovery CD-ROM
(located in the Accessories box).
■Additional equipment and/
or documentation.
Figure 1-1 LifeBook 200 Series Notebook
Figure 1-2 AC Adapter Unit

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Once you have checked and confirmed that
your notebook system is complete, connect the
AC adapter and follow the instructions on
pages 12-14 to accept the conditions for using
the LifeBook 200 Series notebook. When you
have completed the Conditions of Use process
please register your notebook. (See page 14.)
OVERVIEW OF LIFEBOOK
200 SERIES FEATURES
The LifeBook 200 Series is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available with
standard features including: (See Appendix A,
pages 150–163, for detailed information on
individual models.)
■200MHz or 233MHz Intel Pentium processor
with MMX technology.
■32MB SDRAM standard, expandable
to 96MB.
■12.1" HPA dual-scan
(DSTN) color display
with 800 x 600 resolution.
■2MB EDO video RAM.
■Built-in 2.1GB or 3.2GB hard drive.
■Dual Multi-function bays which support
the following:
■3.5"floppy disk drive
(included withallmodels).
■20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive
(included with all models) (for Bay 2 only).
■100MB Iomega Zipdrive
(included with allmodels).
■Optional second 3.2GB hard drive
(for Bay 2 only).
■Lithium ion battery
(one included with all models).
■Optional second Lithium ion battery.
■Internal 56K fax/data/voice modem with
built-in telephony and DSVD support,
upgradable to v.90.
Figure 1-4 Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2
Figure 1-5 Floppy Disk Drive
Figure 1-3 Iomega Zip Drive
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
56kbps and will vary with line conditions.

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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.
■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 cursor control and comfort.
■External monitor support with simultaneous
display capabilities.
■Full-size keyboard with three dedicated
Windows 95 keys.
■Hot swappable PS/2 port for external
components.
■USB device support.
■Bridge battery allowing warm-swapping of
Lithium ion batteries.
■Standard pre-installed software:
■MicrosoftWindows 95 operating system.
■LapLink for file transfers via modem, cable
or infrared port.
■MicrosoftWorks for business applications
including word processing, spreadsheets
and databases.
■Quicken Basic 98 for money management.
■PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.
■Phoenix PowerPanel for system power
management.
■SoftPEG from CompCore,an MPEG-1
video player.
■McAfee VirusScan for virus protection.
■ESS AudioRack for 3D-Stereo, audio CD
and other audio controls.
■Iomega Tools software for managing and
using the Zip drive.
■MegaPhone for telephone applications
including fax,dialing, and speakerphone.
■Standard user install software:
■JFax Personnel Telecom®
.
■Internet Explorer®
.
■AOL Free Trial.
■AT&T WorldNet™
.
■Netscape®Communicator.
■Full audio and video features:
■16-bit SoundBlaster-compatible
sound chip.
■3D-Stereo for multiple speaker effect.
■ZoomedVideo support for full motion
video acceleration.
■Built-in stereo speakers.
■Built-in mono microphone.
■Stereo line in jack.
■Stereo headphone jack.
■Microphone jack.

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Figure 1-6 LifeBook 200 Series with Display Open
Display Panel
Status Indicator Panel
Keyboard
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
Multi-function Bay 1
Multi-function Bay 2
Closed Cover Switch
Suspend/Resume button
Built-in Microphone
Brightness Control
Display Panel Latch
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
For detailed specifications on each model refer
to Appendix A on pages 150–163.
Contrast Control

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TOP AND FRONT COMPONENTS
Display Panel Latch
This latch locks and releases the display panel.
When the display panel is released it pops up
slightly to make it easier to open. (Figure 1-6.)
Display Panel
This is a color LCD panel with back lighting for
the display of text and graphics. (Figure 1-6.)
Brightness Control
The brightness control adjusts the overall
intensity of the display panel back lighting.
(Figure 1-6.)
Contrast Control
The contrast control (located just below the
brightness control) sets the ratio of the inten-
sity of the light to dark areas of the display.
(Figure 1-6.)
Built-in Microphone
The built-in microphone allows mono audio
input to your notebook. (Figure 1-6.)
Status Indicator Panel
An LCD display of the status of the power state
and source, Suspend mode,battery charge (bat-
tery in either Multi-function Bay), floppy disk
drive activity, hard drive or Zip drive activity,
CD-ROM drive activity, PC Card activity,
CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-6.)
Suspend/Resume Button
The Suspend/Resume button allows you to sus-
pend notebook activity without turning off the
notebook power,and to return it to an active
state. This feature saves power, and is particu-
larly useful when the notebook is running only
on battery power. (See pages 38-46 and 81-87 for
more information on power management.)
(Figure 1-6.)
C A U T I O N
Be sure you know which 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 81-87, for more information.)
Closed Cover Switch
The closed cover switch turns off the LCD
back lighting when the display panel is closed,
thus saving power. This switch also behaves
as a Suspend/Resume button. To change the
functionality of this switch, adjust the settings
in the Advanced Features submenu of the
Power menu in the BIOS Setup Utility.
(See pages 93-100.) (Figure 1-6.)

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Keyboard
A full-size keyboard with dedicated Windows
95 keys for input into the notebook.
(Figure 1-6.)
ErgoTrac Pointing Device
The integrated ErgoTrac pointing device is
composed of a short, comfortable,dish-shaped
finger mouse and two buttons. Its button-like
shape is both responsive and comfortable for
your finger when rocked gently. (Figure 1-6.)
Multi-function Bay One
This bay accommodates:
■Lithium ion battery.
■3.5" floppy disk drive.
■100MB Zip removable media drive.
Multi-function Bay Two
This bay accommodates:
■20-speed maximum CD-ROM drive.
■100MB Zip removable media drive
mounted in the BayAdapter for
Multi-function Bay 2.
■Lithium ion battery mounted in the
Bay Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2
(a second battery can be purchased separately
for a dual battery configuration).
■Optional second 3.2GB hard drive
(which must be purchased separately).
■3.5" floppy disk drive mounted in the Bay
Adapter for Multi-function Bay 2.
C A U T I O N
Do not use your notebook with either of
the Multi-function bays empty. It may
damage your notebook.
LEFT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
PC Card Slots
The PC Card Slots allow you to install two Type
I or Type II PC Cards or one Type III PC Card.
(See pages 103-105 for more information on PC
Cards.) The button to the left of the card slots
locks the card(s) in place,and the buttons
to the right of the slots eject the card(s) from
the slots. (Figure 1-7.)
Left Speaker
The built-in dual speakers output
stereo sound from the notebook.
(Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8.)
Figure 1-7 LifeBook 200 Series Left-side Panel
PC Card Eject Buttons
Left SpeakerPC Card SlotsPC Card Lock

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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 1-8.)
Headphone Jack
You can connect headphones or powered
external speakers to the headphone jack.
(Figure 1-8.)
Volume Control
The volume control is a knob which provides
manual control of the sound level of all audio
output from your notebook. (Figure 1-8.)
C A U T I O N
There are also software volume controls.
The knob setting and the software settings
will interact. Be sure to check both the
software volume control and the knob on
your notebook if you are experiencing
problems. (See Volume Control on page
34 for more information.)
RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS
Theft Prevention Lock Slot
This is a slot that allows you to attach a physical
lock down device. (Figure 1-8.)
USB Port
This port allows you to connect Universal
Serial Bus devices, such as external game pads,
pointing devices, keyboards and speakers.
(Figure 1-8.)
DC Power Jack
The DC power jack allows you to plug in the
AC adapter or the optional auto/airline adapter.
(Figure 1-8.)
Power Switch
This switch is the main power switch for your
notebook. (Figure 1-8.)
Right Speaker
The built-in dual speakers output stereo sound
from the notebook. (Figure 1-7 and Figure 1-8.)
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 the
Multi-function bays are being used for other
purposes. (Figure 1-8.)
PS/2 Port
The port allows you to connect an external PS/2
keyboard,mouse, or numeric keypad.
(Figure 1-8.)
Microphone Jack
The microphone jack allows you to connect an
external mono microphone. (Figure 1-8.)
Figure 1-8 LifeBook 200 Series Right-side Panel
Stereo Line
In Jack
Microphone
Jack
External Floppy
Disk Drive Port
Power Switch
Theft Prevention
Lock Slot
USB
Port
DC Power Jack
Right Speaker
Port Cover
PS/2
Port
Volume
Control
Headphone Jack

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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.
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 1-9.)
Figure 1-9 LifeBook 200 Series Rear Panel
RJ-11 Jack
Docking Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External
Monitor Port
Infrared Port
Connector Cover
Slide Panel
C A U T I O N
The 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.
Docking Port
This port is for connection to an optional port
replicator or docking station. The connector
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 docking station. (Figure 1-9.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
RS-232C devices, such as serial printers or
serial scanners. (This is also sometimes
referred to as a COM port.) (Figure 1-9.)