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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 4.22 A.
■ Type of device connected, if any ■ Fujitsu Online You can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your LifeBook notebook by going to: www.shopfujitsu.com. You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by clicking on the Service and Support Website URL link, located in the Fujitsu Web links ->...
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Overview This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC. We strongly recom- mend that you read it before using your Tablet PC, even if you are already familiar with mobile computers. UNPACKING When you receive your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC, unpack it carefully, and compare the parts you have received with the items listed below.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n 2 Locating the Controls and Connectors Connectors and peripheral interfaces on the LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC and the optional port replicator allow you to connect a variety of devices.
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Tablet PC Connection Icon Local Area Network (LAN) Wireless LAN On-Off Switch Display Rotation ROTATE External Video port G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r T a b l e t P C Purpose The LAN (RJ-45) jack is used to connect the internal 10/100/1000* Base-T/Tx Ethernet to a Local Area Network (LAN) in your office or...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n 2 Built-in Microphone Pen/ Pen Holder Status Indicator Panel Fingerprint Sensor Display Rotation Indicator...
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G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r T a b l e t P C Display Panel Release Button The display panel release button allows you to release the display so that it can be opened. Microphone Jack The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n 2 Pen Tether Attachment Point USB 2.0 Port Wireless LAN/Bluetooth DC Power Jack...
Anti-theft Lock Slot Figure 2-6. LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC right-side panel RIGHT-SIDE PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your Tablet PC’s right-side components. Anti-theft Lock Slots The anti-theft lock slots allows you to attach a optional physical lock-down device to secure your computer. Flexible Bay The Flexible Bay can accommodate one of the following devices.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n 2 Modem (RJ-11) Port (under cover) USB 2.0 Port REAR PANEL COMPONENTS Modem (RJ-11) Telephone Port...
Battery Pack Latch Lithium ion Battery Compartment Battery Pack Latch Figure 2-8. LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of your Tablet PC’s bottom panel components. (Figure 2-8) Lithium ion Battery Compartment The battery compartment contains the internal Lithium ion battery.
Batteries subjected to shocks, vibration or extreme temperatures can be permanently damaged. 76%–100% Charging 76%–100% 51%–75% 26%–50% 11%–25% Low Warning <11% Critical Low or Dead Battery Shorted Battery Figure 2-10. Battery Level Indicator A shorted battery is damaged and must be (Figure 2-10) replaced.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T w o Display Panel Your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC contains a display panel that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environ- ments.
Using the Fujitsu Menu to Adjust Brightness To adjust brightness using the Fujitsu menu, click on the Fujitsu Menu icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen (or double-click the Function button). From the menu that appears, select Brightness...
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T w o Select the Display tab and set the screen brightness slider for battery and AC power scenarios.
FUNCTION KEYS Your Tablet PC has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application. You should refer to your software docu- mentation to find out how these keys are used. (Figure 2-18) [Fn] Key The [Fn] key provides extended functions for the Tablet PC and is always used in conjunction with...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T w o (1) Application A Button Figure 2-19.
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Control Panel and double-clicking on the Fujitsu Tablet Controls icon and selecting the desired settings in the display properties. After changing the settings, save them in Fujitsu Tablet Controls. Secondary Functions (Fn + Button) User-defined Application A...
Refer to specific details above. Pressing the Fn button twice in succession causes the Fujitsu Menu Utility to appear on your screen, allowing you to modify certain system settings. Ctl+Alt+Del Button...
G e t t i n g t o K n o w Y o u r T a b l e t P C 2. Click on Run. 3. Type in: C:\Program Files\Fujitsu\Security Panel Application\Supervisor\ FJSECS.EXE, then press [Enter] 4.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T w o Remember the user password you specified on the Security Panel Application.
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FJSECS.exe first to set the supervisor pass- word. Follow instructions under Setting Passwords on page 25. If you forget both passwords, please contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation Service and Support at 1-800-8FUJITSU (1-800-838-5487). Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation charges a service fee for unlocking a password-restricted Tablet PC.
Left Button Scroll Button Right Button Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device built into your Tablet PC is used to control the movement of the cursor to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, left and right buttons, and a scroll button.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T w o Figure 2-23. Dragging SCROLLING Using the scroll button allows you to navigate through a document quickly without having to use the scroll bars.
Volume Control Your Fujitsu Tablet PC has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own. If you install an external audio device that has an independent volume control, the hardware volume control and the software volume control will interact with each other.
The rear toggle, eraser, and tip click pressures can be changed by clicking [Start] -> Control Panel, and double-clicking the Fujitsu Pen Settings icon. Note that the rear toggle switch and the eraser switch are both affected by the same settings; they cannot be changed individually.
To avoid potential scratching and damage, never use anything but the included pen with the display. To purchase additional or replacement pens, visit the Fujitsu accessories Website at: http://us.fujitsu.com/computers. Clicking To left-click, touch the object you wish to select and then lift the pen tip immediately.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T w o Figure 2-29. Clicking the screen Double-Clicking To double-click, touch the item twice, and then immedi- ately remove the pen tip.
DC Output Cable AC Cable Power Sources Your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC has three possible power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC adapter or an optional Auto/Airline adapter. CONNECTING THE POWER ADAPTERS The AC adapter or optional Auto/Airline adapter provides power for operating your Tablet PC and charging the battery.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n T h r e e Power Management Your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC has many options and features for conserving battery power.
from Standby mode, your Tablet PC will return to the point where it left off. To resume operation, you must use the Suspend/Resume button to resume operation, and there must be an adequate power source available, or your Tablet PC will not resume. If you are running your Tablet PC on battery power, be aware that the battery continues to discharge while your Tablet...
1. Turn on or restart your LifeBook notebook. 2. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility with the current settings displayed, or, 3.
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you do nothing the system will load the operating system, and then the Windows Welcome will begin.
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. For more infor- mation about the FDU utility, refer to “Automatically...
Lithium ion Battery Your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC has a Lithium ion battery that provides power for operating your Tablet PC when no external power source is available. The battery is durable and long lasting, but should not be exposed to extreme temperatures, high voltages, chemi- cals or other hazards.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F o u r Dead Battery Suspend mode shows on the Status indi- cator just like the normal Standby mode.
Memory Upgrade Module Your Fujitsu LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC comes with a minimum of 512 MB of high speed Double Data Rate 2 Synchronous Dynamic RAM (DDR2 SDRAM), 667 MHz factory installed. The maximum memory capacity is 4 GB (2 GB x 2), but 3.25 GB is the maximum amount that is...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F o u r The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your tablet.
Flexible Bay Devices Your Fujitsu Tablet PC contains a Flexible Bay. The Flex- ible Bay can house an optical drive, a Lithium ion battery, or a weight saver. (Figure 4-6) Your Flexible Bay will have one of the following devices installed.
When your system is in undocked tablet mode, and the “Lock CD/DVD drive when the unit is in tablet mode” box is checked, a Fujitsu Tablet Controls icon will appear at the bottom right of the display. When you select this...
PC Card Slot PC Card PC Cards Your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC supports Type I and II PC Cards, which can perform a variety of func- tions. Some available PC Cards include: Fax/data modem cards. ■ Local area network (LAN) cards. ■...
Line Out Jack USB Ports Port Replicator An optional Port Replicator is available from Fujitsu to support your LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC. The Port Replicator extends the functionality of your Tablet PC by providing ports to connect USB devices, an external monitor, external speaker, or a LAN device.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F o u r Docking Port FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS Following is a brief description of the optional Port Replicator’s front panel components...
The maximum speed is 33600 bps at upload. The internal modem on all LifeBook ■ T4200 Series Tablet PC’s from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation are certified for use in the United States and Canada. INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) JACK The internal LAN (RJ-45) jack is used for an internal 10/ 100/1000 Base-T/Tx (Gigabit) Ethernet connection.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F o u r MICROPHONE JACK The microphone jack allows you to connect an external mono microphone.
Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed troubleshooting information. 8. If you still have the problem after taking all of the above approaches, please check our Website at http:/ /www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support for possible known support issues. If you keep notes about what you have ■...
Problem You have installed an Your external device is not external keyboard or properly installed. mouse, and it does not Your operating system soft- seem to work. ware is not set up with the correct driver for that device. You have connected an Your operating system soft- external keyboard or a ware is not set up with the...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Modem does not appear to Modem may not have been work.
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Problem You turn on your Tablet PC The battery is low. and nothing seems to happen. (continued) The AC or auto/airline adapter is not plugged in properly. The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) is faulty. The Power adapter (AC or auto/airline) has no power from the AC outlet, airplane seat jack, or the car’s cigarette...
Close all applications and try the button again. Set the operating source by pressing the [F2] key while the Fujitsu logo is on screen, entering the setup utility and adjusting the source settings from the Boot menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 39.
Problem Your Tablet PC appears to BIOS setup changes were not change setup parameters saved when you made them when you start it. and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings. The BIOS CMOS back-up battery has failed. Video Problems The built-in display is blank The angle of the display and...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n F i v e Problem The display has bright or If the spots are very tiny and dark spots.
POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating system can generate and an explanation of each message. Error messages are marked with an *. If an error message is displayed that is not in this list, write it down and check your operating system documentation both on screen and in the manual.
Restoring Your Pre-installed Software The Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) DVD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your Tablet PC configuration for use as documented below In order to install applications and/or drivers from the DAR DVD, you will need access to a DVD drive.
Your system has a convenient tool called the Fujitsu Driver Update (FDU) utility. With FDU, you can choose to automatically or manually go to the Fujitsu site to check for new updates for your system. The FDU icon should appear in the system tray at the bottom right of your screen (roll the cursor over the icons to find the correct one).
Care and Maintenance If you use your Tablet PC carefully, you will increase its life and reliability. This section provides some tips for looking after the Tablet PC and its devices. The system contains components that ■ can be severely damaged by electro- static discharge (ESD).
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n S i x Traveling with your Tablet PC Do not transport your Tablet PC while it is turned on.
Caring for your Optional Floppy Disk Drive To clean, wipe the floppy disk drive clean with a dry ■ soft cloth, or with a soft cloth dampened with water or a solution of neutral detergent. Never use benzene, paint thinner or other volatile material. Avoid storing the floppy disk drive in extremely hot or ■...
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Figure 7-1. Configuration Label LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC Specifications The specifications for your particular model may vary. To determine the specifications for your system, please visit our Website at: us.fujitsu.com/computers. Physical Specifications Dimensions 11.61” w x 9.61” d x 1.44" / 1.48"...
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n S e v e n LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC Specifications Integrated •...
LifeBook T4200 Series Tablet PC Specifications Bluetooth Optional Bluetooth device for wireless Device personal area network communication Power Specifications Main • 6-cell Battery • Removable, Lithium ion • 10.8 V @5200 mAh, max. 56 WHr • Warm-swappable Optional • 6-cell Bay Battery •...
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n S e v e n Regulatory Information Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the equipment FCC NOTICES...
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Repairs to telecommunication equipment should be made by a Canadian authorized maintenance facility. Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecom- munication company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment from the telephone line.
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Glossary AC Adapter A device which converts the AC voltage from a wall outlet to the DC voltage needed to power your Tablet ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Active-Matrix Display A type of technology for making flat-panel displays which has a transistor or similar device for every pixel on the screen.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n E i g h t DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol used for automatically fetching communica-...
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IEEE802.11b One of the wireless LAN standards prescribed by 802 committee in charge of establishing standards of LAN technology in IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Elec- tronic Engineers). It allows communications at the maximum speed of 11 Mbps by a band of 2.4 GHz (ISM band) which can freely be used without radio communi- cation license.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n E i g h t Monaural A system using one channel to process sound from all sources.
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Random Access Memory. A hardware component of your Tablet PC that holds binary information (both program and data) as long as it has the proper power applied to it. RAM Module A printed circuit card with memory and associated circuitry which allows the user to add additional memory to the computer without special tools.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - S e c t i o n E i g h t Underwriters Laboratories –...
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including inter- ference that may cause undesirable operation. Modifications not expressly authorized by Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation may invalidate the user's right to operate this equipment. Canadian Notice...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A Before Using the Wireless LAN This manual describes the procedures required to prop- erly setup and configure the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCI device (referred to as "WLAN device"...
W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e certain environments require it (i.e. hospitals, clinics, airplanes, etc.). Fujitsu mobile computers employ three methods with which to deactivate the WLAN device: Using the Wireless On/Off Switch, or, ■...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A The Wireless LAN/Bluetooth On/Off switch has no effect on systems without wireless devices.
Configuration of the WLAN Device The optional WLAN Device can be configured to estab- lish wireless network connectivity using one of the following tools: Intel PROSet Software - The Intel PROSet Software ■ allows for multiple profile setup and supports auto- matic profile switching.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A The Mandatory Access Point option is only used if Infrastructure mode is selected.
WPA-PSK Enables WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click on the Configure button to enter the WPA Passphrase. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings. 802.1x Enables 802.1x security. If these settings are not known to you, please consult with your network administrator for the correct settings.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A Following this operation, confirm the names of the computer and the workgroup as follows.
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Right-click the “work” folder (or whichever folder you want to share), and then click [Sharing and Security...] in the menu displayed. The [Folder Name Properties] window will be displayed. Setting the file-sharing function for the file which has been used to execute Network Setup Wizard is suggested on the screen.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A Security ■ Displays the current security status of the profile being used: None: No encryption used.
Troubleshooting the WLAN Causes and countermeasures for troubles you may encounter while using your wireless LAN are described in the following table. Problem Possible Cause Unavailable Incorrect network name (SSID) or network network key connection Weak received signal strength and/or link quality The WLAN device has been deactivated...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A Wireless LAN Glossary Ad Hoc Mode Ad Hoc Mode refers to a wireless network architecture where wireless network connectivity between multiple...
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W i r e l e s s L A N U s e r ’ s G u i d e SSID (Service Set Identifier) Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a WLAN that acts as a password when a mobile device tries to connect to the BSS.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A IP address information IP addressing is much more complicated than can be briefly explained in this document.
Specifications Item Type of network Transfer rate Active frequency Number of channels Typical operating distances** Security Maximum recommended number of computers to be connected over wireless LAN (during ad hoc connection) * “Wi-Fi based” indicates that the interconnectivity test of the organization which guarantees the interconnectivity of wireless LAN (Wi-Fi Alliance) has been passed.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - A p p e n d i x A Using the Bluetooth Device The Integrated Bluetooth module (EYTF3CSFT) is an optional device available for Fujitsu mobile computers. WHAT IS BLUETOOTH? Bluetooth technology is designed as a short-range wire- less link between mobile devices, such as laptop computers, phones, printers, and cameras.
Fingerprint Sensor Device INTRODUCING THE FINGERPRINT SENSOR DEVICE Your system has a fingerprint sensor device just below the pen storage location. (Figure B-1) Figure B-1 Fingerprint sensor With a fingerprint sensor, you can avoid having to enter a username and password every time you want to: Log onto Windows ■...
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C – A p p e n d i x B Verifying Information about OmniPass After you have completed installing OmniPass and restarted your system, you may wish to check the version of OmniPass on your system.
will be your Windows computer name. In a corpo- rate environment, or when accessing corporate resources, the Domain: may not be your Windows computer name. Click [Next] to continue. 3. In this step OmniPass captures your fingerprint. Refer to “Enrolling a Fingerprint” on page 115 for additional information.
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C – A p p e n d i x B Go to a site that requires a login (username and pass- word), but do not log in yet.
You can view the credentials stored for any remembered website by highlighting the desired resource under Pass- word Protected Dialog and clicking Unmask Values. Should a password be reset, or an account expire, you can remove stored credentials from OmniPass. Highlight the desired resource under Password Protected Dialog and click Delete Page.
L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C – A p p e n d i x B Exporting an OmniPass User Profile To export a user, open the OmniPass Control Center, and click Import/Export User under Manage Users.
OmniPass events (e.g., successful login, access denied, etc.). The details of each setting under the Audio Settings and Taskbar Tips interfaces are self-explana- tory. The Enrollment interface allows you to enroll finger- prints. For the procedure to enroll and authentication device refer to Chapter 2.3.
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Index adapter ........35 indicator ........16 plug adapters .
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L i f e B o o k T 4 2 0 0 S e r i e s T a b l e t P C - I n d e x Hard Disk Drive access indicator ......17 problems .