Fujitsu LifeBook C series Owner's Manual

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B5FH-5021-01EN-00

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(408) 982-9500

Model Configuration: LifeBook C2110

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Page 1: Declaration Of Conformity
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Page 2 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
About This Guide......3 Fujitsu Contact Information ....3 Volume Control Warranty .
Page 4 Recharging the Batteries....35 Fujitsu Service Assistant ....53 Replacing the Battery .
Page 5 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Configuration Label ..... . 73 Microprocessor.
Page 6 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s...
Page 7 Preface...
Page 8 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s...
Page 9: Preface
Conventions Used in the Guide Fujitsu Online Keyboard keys appear in brackets. You can go directly to the online Fujitsu product catalog Example: [Fn], [F1], [ESC], [ENTER] and [CTRL]. for your LifeBook notebook by clicking on the LifeBook Pages with additional information about a specific topic Accessories web site URL link, located in the Windows are cross-referenced within the text.
Page 10 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n O n e...
Page 11: Getting To Know Your Computer
Getting to Know Your Computer...
Page 12 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o...
Page 13: Overview
Figure 2-1 Fujitsu LifeBook C Series notebook Overview P O I N T This section describes the components of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. We strongly recommend that you Detailed specifications about your LifeBook notebook read it before using your notebook – even if you are can be found in the chapter entitled “Specifications”...
Page 14: Locating The Controls And Connectors
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Display Panel Latch Display Panel Touchpad Scroll Button Stereo Speaker Suspend/Resume/ Power On Button Keyboard LifeBook Application...
Page 15: Left-Side Panel Components
L o c a t i n g t h e C o n t r o l s a n d C o n n e c t o r s S-Video Out Port PC Card Slots Anti-Theft Lock Slot Closed Cover Switch Power Switch...
Page 16: Right-Side Panel Components
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Headphone Jack Stereo Line-in/Optical Digital Audio-Out Jack Microphone Jack Volume Control Media Player Eject Button Internal Floppy Disk Drive Media Player Emergency Media Player Tray Release...
Page 17: Back Panel Components
The maximum External Monitor Port speed is 33600bps at upload. The internal modems on all Fujitsu LifeBook note- The external monitor port allows you to connect an books from are certified for use in the United States external monitor.
Page 18: Bottom Components
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o Lithium ion Battery Bay Main Unit and Configuration Label Certificate of Authenticity Label (approximate location) Figure 2-7 LifeBook notebook bottom panel BOTTOM COMPONENTS...
Page 19: Status Indicator Panel
LifeBook notebook is using. The Status Indicator displays symbols that correspond On: This means that either of the adapters are with a specific component of your Fujitsu LifeBook currently in use. notebook. These symbols (when visible) tell you how Off: Power is only coming from the batteries, and you each of those components is operating.
Page 20: Battery Charging Indicator
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o PC CARD ACCESS INDICATORS C A U T I O N The PC Card Access indicators state whether or not your LifeBook notebook is accessing a PC Card.
Page 21: Keyboard
If you are using the optional external numerical keypad, USING THE KEYBOARD pressing the [NumLk] key will activate the external key- Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has an integral 87-key pad. The indicator will come on, however it will not keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of change any of the functionality of your keyboard keys.
Page 22: Function Keys
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o FUNCTION KEYS Your LifeBook notebook has 12 function keys, F1 through F12. The functions assigned to these keys differ for each application.
Page 23: Volume Control
V o l u m e C o n t r o l Volume Control Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. P O I N T Any software that contains audio files will also contain a volume control of its own.
Page 24: Touchpad Pointing Device
Touchpad Pointing Device The Touchpad pointing device comes built into your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook. It is used to control the movement of the pointer to select items on your display panel. The Touchpad is composed of a cursor control, a left and right button, and a scrolling button.
Page 25: Dragging
T o u c h p a d P o i n t i n g D e v i c e P O I N T S f the interval between clicks is too long, the double-click will not be executed. Parameters for the Touchpad can be adjusted from the Mouse Properties dialog box located in the Windows Control Panel.
Page 26: Lifebook Application Panel
When the selector switch is in the Application position, pressing any of the buttons will launch a user-defined A unique feature of your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is application. When the selector switch is in the Media the LifeBook Application Panel. This panel allows you to...
Page 27: Using The Media Player
L i f e B o o k A p p l i c a t i o n P a n e l When you have finished with Application Panel Setup, click on OK, and the new settings will take effect. You P O I N T can reconfigure your LifeBook Application Panel as The tabs in Application Panel Setup may not be in the...
Page 28: Desktop Control Panel
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T w o DESKTOP CONTROL PANEL Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel Your LifeBook notebook includes a desktop control To deactivate the LifeBook Application Panel, follow panel for your notebook’s desktop that you can use at these easy steps:...
Page 29: Getting Started
Getting Started...
Page 30 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e...
Page 31: Power Sources
Power Sources Switching from AC Adapter Power or the Auto/Airline Adapter to Battery Power Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has three possible 1. Be sure that you have at least one charged power sources: a primary Lithium ion battery, an AC battery installed.
Page 32: Display Panel
Latch Figure 3-2 Opening the Display Panel Display Panel Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a display panel P O I N T that is backlit for easier viewing in bright environments If using AC power, your brightness setting is set to its and maintains top resolution through the use of active- highest level by default.
Page 33: Starting Your Lifebook Notebook
BIOS setup utility and revising the settings. 2. Press the [F2] key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This will open the main menu After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test...
Page 34: Booting The System
When you turn on your LifeBook notebook for the first at the bottom to register your copy of Windows with time, it will display a Fujitsu logo on the screen. If you Microsoft. Once you have finished, click the Next button do nothing the system will load the operating system, to continue.
Page 35: Windows Product Activation
E-Registration. You may also complete the pre-printed registration form and either: Fax to 1-800-577-9989 Mail to: Fujitsu PC Corporation 750 139th Ave. San Leandro, CA 94578 Attn: Warranty Department You may also register on our web site: www.fujitsupc.com/support...
Page 36: Power Management
Pressing the Suspend/Resume /Power On button when your system is turned on. Selecting Standby from the Windows Shut Down menu. Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has many options and Timing out from lack of activity (if the power profile features for conserving battery power. Some of these has been set up accordingly).
Page 37: Display Timeout
P o w e r M a n a g e m e n t RESTARTING THE SYSTEM P O I N T If your system is on and you need to restart it, be sure that you use the following procedure. If your LifeBook notebook is actively accessing information when you enter the Suspend or Hiber- 1.
Page 38 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n T h r e e...
Page 39: User-Installable Features
User-Installable Features...
Page 40 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...
Page 41: Lithium Ion Battery
LifeBook notebook and connect the AC or Auto/Airline adapter. The Lithium ion battery can Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has a Lithium ion also be charged using an external battery charger, avail- battery that provides power for operating your LifeBook able from Fujitsu.
Page 42: Replacing The Battery
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r provide a source of power either from an adapter or a 4. Remove the battery from the bay. charged battery.
Page 43: Internal Floppy Disk Drive
I n t e r n a l F l o p p y D i s k D r i v e Figure 4-2 Loading/Ejecting a 3.5” Floppy Disk Internal Floppy Disk Drive Your LifeBook notebook has an internal floppy disk PREPARING A DISK FOR USE drive which can read and write information on remov- Before you can use a new disk, it needs to be prepared...
Page 44: Media Player Drive
Media Player Drive Depending upon the configuration of your Fujitsu Life- P O I N T S Book notebook, you may have one of the following You should periodically check the Fujitsu web site at drives: www.fujitsupc.com for current updated drivers. CD-ROM...
Page 45: Removing Media
M e d i a P l a y e r D r i v e Starting a DVD Movie (DVD Models only) 3. Place the media into the tray, label side up, with the hole in the center of the disc. Snap the disc onto the 1.
Page 46: Using The Media Player On Battery Power
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r P O I N T S P O I N T Media discs which do not have the Dolby Surround An additional fully-charged battery is highly 5:1 symbol will not support Dolby Headphone.
Page 47: Auto Insert Notification Function
M e d i a P l a y e r D r i v e AUTO INSERT NOTIFICATION FUNCTION The Auto Insert Notification function allows your Life- Book notebook to automatically start a DVD/CD as soon as it is inserted in the media player drive and the tray is closed.
Page 48: Minidisc Recorder
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r MiniDisc Recorder Your LifeBook notebook has an Optical Digital Audio Out Port to which you can connect an optional Mini- Disc recorder.
Page 49: Pc Cards
Figure 4-7 Installing/Removing PC Cards PC Cards P O I N T Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook supports Type I, Type II You may be required to log on as an Administrator or a and Type III PC Cards, which can perform a variety of member of the Administrator’s Group to complete this...
Page 50 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r P O I N T If the dialog box states that the device cannot be removed, you must save all of your open files, close any open applications and shut down your notebook.
Page 51: Memory Upgrade Module
(Figure 4-9). Store the screw Module for later reinstallation. W A R N I N G Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook comes with 256MB of on-board high speed Synchronous Dynamic RAM The memory upgrade module can be severely damaged (SDRAM, PC2100-type, DDR, 266MHz) factory by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Page 52: Removing A Memory Upgrade Module
The memory upgrade module is not something you routinely remove from your LifeBook notebook. Once it key once the Fujitsu logo appears on the screen. This is installed, you should leave it in place unless you want will open the main menu of the BIOS setup with the to increase system memory capacity.
Page 53 M e m o r y U p g r a d e M o d u l e The System Memory and the Extended Memory capacity, as detected by your LifeBook notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST), are displayed at the bottom of the Info menu screen.
Page 54: Device Ports
Due to the ongoing changes in USB technology and speed is 33600bps at upload. standards, not all USB devices and/or drivers are The internal modem on all Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks guaranteed to work. are certified for use in the United States and Canada.
Page 55: Stereo Line-In Jack
D e v i c e P o r t s STEREO LINE-IN JACK P O I N T S The stereo line-in jack allows you to connect an external audio source to your LifeBook notebook, such as an The frequency of the digital sound output from the SPDIF output connector is fixed to 48KHz.
Page 56 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F o u r...
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting...
Page 58 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e...
Page 59: Troubleshooting
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting P O I N T S Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is sturdy and subject to If you keep notes about what you have tried, your few problems in the field. However, you may encounter...
Page 60: Troubleshooting Table
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Page Problem Page USB Device Problems..... . page 56 Audio Problems.
Page 61: Floppy Disk Drive Problems
The media player will The region code for the DVD All Fujitsu notebook DVD players are set to play not play international does not match that of the media DVD titles with region code number 1, which is DVD titles player.
Page 62: Keyboard Or Mouse Problems
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You cannot access your Security is set so your operating Verify your password and security settings.
Page 63: Pc Card Problems
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You have installed a You may have the wrong I/O See your device documentation and software docu- USB, parallel, or IR address selected for your device.
Page 64 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions You turn on your The power adapter (AC or auto/ Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
Page 65: Shutdown And Startup Problems
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key and displays power on setup utility are not compatible while the Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] information, but fails to with your configuration. key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source load the operating settings from the Boot menu.
Page 66: Video Problems
The warning does not apply to If this message appears on your screen, click the CD is first installed, you your Fujitsu LifeBook; the driver Continue Anyway or Yes buttons to proceed. receive a Microsoft has been thoroughly tested and its...
Page 67: Miscellaneous Problems
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Problem Possible Cause Possible Solutions The Built-in Display has If the spots are numerous or large Display is faulty; contact your support representative. bright or dark spots. enough to interfere with your (continued) operation needs.
Page 68: Power On Self Test Messages
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES *Incorrect Drive A type – run SETUP Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. The following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status This means that the floppy disk drive type identified in messages that Phoenix BIOS and/or your operating...
Page 69: Emergency Media Player Tray Release
T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g *Parity Check 1 nnnn *System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to System memory failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block locate the address and display it on the screen.
Page 70: Drivers And Applications Cd
Fujitsu has used DISE to create an image of everything installed on Enlarging the Backup Partition the computer at the time you purchased it.
Page 71: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance...
Page 72 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
Page 73: Fujitsu Lifebook Notebook
Do not check your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook as bag- gage. Carry it with you. Do not use your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook in a wet environment (near a bathtub, swimming pool). Always bring your System Recovery CD that came with your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook when you travel.
Page 74: Batteries
L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x security personnel. You can however, put your hard If your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is running on bat- drive through a properly tuned X-ray machine.
Page 75: Media Care
C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c e MEDIA CARE PC CARDS Caring for your Media (DVD/CD/CD-R) Caring for your PC Cards Media discs are precision devices and will function reli- PC Cards are durable, but you must treat them with ably if given reasonable care.
Page 76 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S i x...
Page 77 Specifications...
Page 78 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
Page 79: Configuration Label
S p e c i f i c a t i o n s Specifications CONFIGURATION LABEL Your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook contains a configura- This section provides the hardware, software, and envi- tion label located on the bottom of your LifeBook note- ronmental specifications for your Fujitsu LifeBook note- book.
Page 80: Communications
56Kbps due to the current FCC regulations and line conditions. The internal modems on all External Numeric Keypad Support Fujitsu LifeBook notebooks are only qualified for use USB-compatible with telephone systems inside the United States and External Mouse Support Canada and may not operate in other countries.
Page 81: Pre-Installed Software
This application is for new users who are using Quicken software for the first Your Fujitsu LifeBook Series notebook comes with time. Full version upgrade information is available on pre-installed software for playing audio and video files line.
Page 82 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n S e v e n...
Page 83 Glossary...
Page 84 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t...
Page 85: Glossary
G l o s s a r y Glossary Cache Memory A block of memory built into the micro-processor which is much faster to access than your system RAM and used 1394 in specially structured ways to make your overall data A fast external bus that allows transfer rates of up to 400 handling time faster.
Page 86 The hardware which spins the disk and has the heads and control circuitry for reading and writing the data Fujitsu Service Assistant. An interactive support tool on the disk. that provides automated diagnosis and solutions for Diskette hardware and software problems.
Page 87 G l o s s a r y Lithium ion Battery separate disk, and addressed by the operating system A type of rechargeable battery which has a high power- accordingly. time life for its size and is not subject to the memory PCMCIA effect as Nickel Cadmium batteries.
Page 88 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n E i g h t System Clock Read Only Memory. A form of memory in which infor- An oscillator of fixed precise frequency which synchro- mation is stored by physically altering the material.
Page 89: Regulatory Information
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by but not all, areas the sum of the RENs of all of the Fujitsu could void this user’s authority to operate the devices should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the...
Page 90 Any repairs or alterations not expressly approved by utilisé par ce périphérique afin de prévenir toute Fujitsu or any equipment failures may give the telecom- surcharge. La terminaison d’une boucle peut être consti- munication company cause to request the user to tuée de n’importe quelle combinaison de périphériques...
Page 91 R e g u l a t o r y I n f o r m a t i o n UL Notice This unit requires an AC adapter to operate. Use only UL Listed Class 2 Adapters with an output rating of 19 VDC, with a current of 3.16 A.
Page 92 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s...
Page 93: External Floppy Disk Drive
Clicking ........18 Fujitsu ........67 Closed Cover Switch .
Page 94 L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s F3 ........16 care .
Page 95 I n d e x Pre-Installed Software ......75 manuals ........75 Touchpad .
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Table of Contents

Preface

Getting to Know Your Computer

Overview

Locating the Controls and Connectors

Status Indicator Panel

Keyboard

Volume Control

Touchpad Pointing Device

Lifebook Application Panel

Getting Started

Power Sources

Display Panel

Starting Your Lifebook Notebook

Power Management

User-Installable Features

Lithium Ion Battery

Internal Floppy Disk Drive

Media Player Drive

Minidisc Recorder

PC Cards

Memory Upgrade Module

Device Ports

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Table

Problem

Possible Solutions

Care and Maintenance

Quick Links

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Chapters

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