Fujitsu LIFEBOOK 990Tx2 User manual

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
according to FCC Part 15
Responsible Party Name: Fujitsu PC Corporation
Address: 598 GibraltarDrive
Milpitas, CA 95035
Telephone: [phone]
Declaresthat product: Model: LifeBook 990Tx 2 .
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 Fujitsu2/20/98
   

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
thisequipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent
RF emission limits governing this device.
Notice to Users of the US Telephone Network
The LifeBook
TM
900 Series notebook computers are
supplied withan internal modemwhich complies with
Part 68 of the FCC rules.On this notebook is a label
thatcontainsthe 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
thisequipment.
3. That the equipment requires a standard modular
jack type USOC RJ-11C whichis FCC
Part 68 compliant.
4. The FCCRegistration Number.
This equipment is designed to be connected to the
telephone network or premises wiring using astandard
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 isused to determine the number of devices
that you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of those devices ring when your numberis
called.Too many devices on one line may result in
failure toring in response to an incoming call. In
most, but notall,areas the sum of 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 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 notify you in advance.
If advance notice is not practicalthey 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 willprobably ask you to dis-
connect this equipment from the telephone network
until the problem is corrected and you are sure that the
equipmentis not malfunctioning. This equipment may
not be used on coin service telephonesprovided by your
telephone company.Connection to party lines is subject
to state tariffs. Contact yourstate’spublic 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 harmful interference ina 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 thisequipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged totry to correct the
interference byone or more of thefollowing 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 rulesprohibit the 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 aperson with
impairedhearing might be isolated in an emergency.
■Places where telephones are specifically installed
to alert emergency authorities such as fire,police
or medical assistance personnel.
■Hospitalrooms,residential health care facilities,
convalescenthomes and prisons.
■Workstationsfor the hearing impaired.
■Hotel,motel or apartment lobbies.
■Storeswhere telephonesare used bypatrons
to order merchandise.
■Public transportation terminals where telephones
are used to call taxis or to reserve lodging or
rental cars.
■In hotel andmotel rooms as at least ten percent
of the rooms must contain hearing aid compatible
telephones or jacks for plug-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 ClassB digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
CET appareilnumérique de laclass B respecte toutes
les exigence du Réglement sur le 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
doesnot guarantee the equipment will operate to the
user’s satisfaction.
The LifeBook 900 Series notebook computersare
supplied withan internal modemwhich 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 itis permissible to connectthis
equipment to the local telecommunication facilities.The
user should be aware thatcompliance with the certifica-
tion standardsdoes not prevent service degradation in
some situations.
Repairstotelecommunication equipmentshouldbe
madeby a Canadian authorized maintenancefacility.Any
repairsor alterations not expressly approvedby Fujitsu
PC Corporation oranyequipmentfailures may give the
telecommunicationcompany cause torequestthe user
todisconnecttheequipment fromthe 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 totalload to be
connected to a telephone loop or circuit which is used
by the device to prevent overloading. The termination
on a 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’équipementsatisfait certaines normesde
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
TM
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 effectuées par 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 télécommunications à exiger que
l’utilisateur déconnecte l’équipementde 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 dela 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 battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with thesame or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Disposeof 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
Right-side Panel Components . . . . . . . . . 7
Rear Panel Components . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BottomComponents . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Starting Your LifeBook
for the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
UserRegistration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Learning About Your Operating System
and ApplicationSoftware. . . . . . . . . . 15
SECTION TWO
USING YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES
DisplayPanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Keyboard Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Status Indicator Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
PowerOn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
PowerOff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Restarting the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Fujitsu Welcome Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Integrated ErgoTracTM PointingDevice. . . . 29
UsingtheKeyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Hard Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
PowerManagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Internal Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
InfraredPort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Pre-InstalledSoftware. . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SECTION THREE
CONFIGURING YOUR
LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES
Boot Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
IdentifyingtheDrives . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Navigating Through the Setup Utility . . . . 59
Main Menu – Setting Standard
SystemParameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Advanced Menu – Setting Device
FeatureControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Security Menu – Setting the
SecurityFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Power Menu – Setting Power
ManagementFeatureControls. . . . . . . 96
Boot Menu – Selecting the
Operating System Source . . . . . . . . . 104
Info Menu – Displaying Basic
SystemInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Exit Menu – Leaving the Setup Utility . . . 110
Setting Up Your Save-To-Disk
File Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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SECTION FOUR
USER INSTALLABLE FEATURES
UserInstallableFeatures. . . . . . . . . . . 116
Multi-functionBays . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Optional Second Lithium ion Battery. . . . 123
Optional Second Hard Drive . . . . . . . . 124
PC Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Battery Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MIDI/joystickDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Theft PreventionLock . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
StereoLineIn Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Headphones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Telephone Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Serial Port Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
ParallelPort Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
USB Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
External Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
TVs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Memory Upgrade Module. . . . . . . . . . 134
Optional LANdock
or Port Replicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
SECTION FIVE
TROUBLESHOOTING
IdentifyingtheProblem . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Specific Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
PowerOn Self Test Messages . . . . . . . . 166
Emergency CD-ROM Drive Tray Release. . 169
Modem Setupand Commands . . . . . . . 169
RestoringYour Pre-Installed Software
FromCD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
SECTION SIX
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Care and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Caring for Your Notebook. . . . . . . . . . 172
Increasing Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Caring for Your Batteries . . . . . . . . . . 173
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
LifeBook 990Tx 2 Specifications . . . . . . . 176
Approvals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
PopularAccessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY . . . . . . .181
INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

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PREFACE
The LifeBook 990Tx 2 notebook from Fujitsu PC
Corporation is a powerful notebook computer.
It is powered by an Intel
®
Pentium
®
II micro-
processor, 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 24-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.
■LANdesk Client Manager 3.2 CD-ROM.
■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).
■
24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only) (included).
■Optional second Lithium ion battery
(for use in Multi-function Bay 1).
■Optional second 3.0GB hard drive
(for Multi-function Bay 2 only).
■Optional DVD 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
990Tx 2 FEATURES
The LifeBook 990Tx 2 is a compact, yet
powerful notebook computer available
with standard features including:
(See Appendix A, pages 176–180, for detailed
information on individual models.)
■266MHz Intel Pentium II processor.
■32MB SDRAM with ECC standard,
expandable to 160MB.
■AGP Graphics Acceleration.
■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.
■AGP graphics for fast graphics rendering.
■MPEG-1 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.
■TV input/output (NTSC/PAL
and S-Video) jacks.
■MIDI/joystick port.
C A U T I O N
The internal modem on all notebooks
distributed by Fujitsu PC Corporation
are not intended for use with the public
telephone networks outside the United
States and Canada.

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■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.
■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 for file transfer via modem,cable
or infrared port.
■PowerPanel for system power management.
■Agaté Tioman ProSwap for warm-swapping
functionality in Multi-function bays.
■PC-Doctor for system diagnostics.
■SoftPEG from CompCore,an MPEG-1
video player.
■McAfeeVirusScan for virus protection.
■ATI Player for video capture and playback.
■ESS AudioRack for audio CD and other
audio controls.
■MegaPhone for telephone applications
including fax,dialing, and speakerphone.
■Standard user-install software:
■AT&T WorldNet Service.
■AOL 3.0.
■Netscape Communicator 4.04.
■Internet Explorer 4.01.
■JFax Telecom.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
For detailed specifications refer to Appendix A
on pages 176–180.
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.(Figure 1-4.)

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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

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Status Indicator Panel
LCD display of the status of the power state
and source, suspend mode,battery charge
(battery in Multi-function Bay 1, Multi-
function Bay 2 and in Battery bay), floppy
disk drive activity, hard drive activity,
CD-ROM drive activity, PC Card activity,
CapsLock, NumLk and Scr Lk. (Figure 1-4.)
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
useful when the notebook is running only on
battery power. (See pages 39–47 and 96–101 for
more information on Power Management.)
(Figure 1-4.)
Speakers
The built-in dual speakers output stereo sound
from the notebook. (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. This switch also behaves as a
Suspend/Resume button,when the closed cover
switch is set to Suspend/Resume in the BIOS
Setup Utility. (See pages 102-103.) (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).
■Optional second Lithium ion battery (which
must be purchased separately).
Multi-function Bay Two
This bay (Figure 1-4.) accommodates:
■24-speed maximum CD-ROM drive (included).
■Optional second 3.0GB 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 96–101, for more information.)
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.

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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 126–128 for more information on PC Cards.)
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.)
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
Battery Bay
This bay contains the main Lithium ion battery
for your notebook. (Figure 1-4.)
Figure 1-5 LifeBook 900 Series Left-side Panel
Headphone Jack
Stereo Line In Jack
Microphone Jack
Port Cover
MIDI/Joystick Port
DC Power Jack
Power SwitchDual PS/2 PortsVolume Control
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.)
C A U T I O N
Only one optional second battery at a
time is supported. Your notebook does not
support three (3) batteries simultaneously.

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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.)
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.)
RJ-11 Jack
Docking Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
External
Monitor Port
Slide Panel
Composite
Video Out Jack
Dual USB Port Connector Cover
Infrared Port
Figure 1-7 LifeBook 900 Series Rear Panel
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.)
S-Video Out Port
Composite Video In Jack
S-Video In Port
P O I N T
If you are using TV output in simultae-
nous display modes (TV+CRT, TV+LCD,
or TV+CRT+LCD) the top portion of the
screen will be cut off. For optimal TV
ouput usage set the display mode to
"Television" only.

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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.
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.
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 an LPT port.)
(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.)
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.)
Serial Port
The serial port allows you to connect serial
RS-232C devices, such as serial printers or scan-
ners. (This is also referred to as a COM port.)
(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.)
Composite Video Jacks
Thes connectors allow 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 Connectors
These connectors allow 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.)