Fujitsu LIFEBOOK 990TX2 Bedienungsanleitung

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P r e f a c eviPREFACEThe LifeBook 990Tx2notebook from Fujitsu PCCorporation is a powerful notebook computer.It is powered by an Intel®Pentium®II micr

S e c t i o n T h r e e90SECURITY MENU – SETTINGTHE SECURITY FEATURESThe Security menu allows you to set up the datasecurity features of your notebo

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u91P O I N TIf yo

S e c t i o n T h r e e92Menu Field Options Default DescriptionSupervisor Password is: — Clear A display-only field. Set is displayed when the system

Table 3-14 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Security MenuC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k

S e c t i o n T h r e e94Menu Field Options Default DescriptionFixed disk security: — — —Primary Master: Enabled; Disabled. [Disabled] When set to E

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u95P O I N TBoot

S e c t i o n T h r e e96POWER MENU – SETTING POWER MANAGEMENTFEATURE CONTROLSThe Power menu allows you to set and changethe power management parame

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u97Menu Field Opt

S e c t i o n T h r e e98Menu Field Options Default DescriptionStandby Timeout: 1 minute to [4 Minutes] Sets the length of time without any user inp

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u99P O I N TWhen

L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s uL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s uviiFigure P-1 LifeBook 9

S e c t i o n T h r e e100Menu Field Options Default DescriptionAuto Save to Disk: Off; After 1 Hour. [Off] When set to After 1 Hour your notebook w

Factory Installed Values for Power Saving ProfilesC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e

S e c t i o n T h r e e102Advanced FeaturesSubmenu of the Power MenuThe Advanced Features submenu is for settingsome non-time related power saving p

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u103Menu Field Op

S e c t i o n T h r e e104BOOT MENU – SELECTING THEOPERATING SYSTEM SOURCEThe Boot Menu is used to select the orderin which the BIOS searches source

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u105Menu Field Op

S e c t i o n T h r e e106The Boot Device Priority Submenu of the Boot MenuThe Boot Device Priority Submenu is for set-ting the order of checking of

Table 3-18 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Boot Device Priority SubmenuC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i

S e c t i o n T h r e e108INFO MENU – DISPLAYING BASIC SYSTEM INFORMATIONThe Info menu is a display only menu thatprovides the configuration informa

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u109Menu Field Op

S e t ti n g U p Yo ur Li f eB oo k 9 0 0 Se r ie sS e c t i o n O n eUnpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2O

S e c t i o n T h r e e110EXIT MENU – LEAVING THE SETUP UTILITYThe Exit Menu is used to leave the setuputility. Follow the instructions for Navigati

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u111Menu Field Op

S e c t i o n T h r e e112Menu Field Options Default DescriptionDiscard Changes:— —Selecting Discard Changes will load the values in BIOSmemory for

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u113SETTING UP YO

S e c t i o n T h r e e114To remove all space allocation for the Save-to-Disk function, do the following:1.Go to the Start Menu and select MS-DOSPro

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sS e c t i o n F o u rUser Installable Features. . . . . . . . . . . 116Multi-function Ba

S e c t i o n F o u r116SECTION FOURUSER INSTALLABLE FEATURESYour LifeBook 900 Series has a number of userinstallable features: PC Card slots in the

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u117This section describes how to insta

S e c t i o n F o u r118Removing a Device in eitherMulti-function Bay 1 or 2.1. Close any open files on the removable devicethat you plan to eject fr

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1197. Slide the device forward until t

S e c t i o n O n e2SECTION ONESETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES FROM FUJITSUThis section describes how to set up yourLifeBook 900 Series from Fuj

S e c t i o n F o u r120C A U T I O NThe system must be in Suspend modebefore attempting to insert a device intoeither of the Multi-function Bays. F

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u121C A U T I O NThe floppy disk drive m

S e c t i o n F o u r122To Disconnect An Optional External Floppy Disk Drive:1.Close all files and exit all applications 2. Turn off power to your no

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u123 The drive rotates the compact disk

S e c t i o n F o u r124The optional second Lithium ion battery maybe installed in Multi-function Bay 1 only. It isfor use in a dual configuration wi

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u125The optional second hard drive is d

S e c t i o n F o u r126Caring for PC Cards PC Cards are durable; however, you must treatthem with care. The documentation suppliedwith your PC Card

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u127C A U T I O NDo not insert a PC Car

S e c t i o n F o u r128C A U T I O NWindows 95 has a shutdown procedurefor PC Cards that must be followedbefore beginning to remove a card.Removing

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u129P O I N TThe main battery should on

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u3 Lithium ion batt

S e c t i o n F o u r1306 . Al i gn the con n ector of the MIDI devi ce and thead a pter cable con n ector.7. Push the connectors together until sea

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u131MOUSEMake sure the connector on you

S e c t i o n F o u r132C A U T I O NThe internal modem is not intended foruse with Digital PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a digi

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u133switch the display mode to TV outpu

S e c t i o n F o u r134MEMORY UPGRADE MODULEYour notebook has 32MB of installed SDRAM.To increase your memory capacity you mayinstall one or two me

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u135on the module should be on the righ

S e c t i o n F o u r136To Remove Memory Upgrade Modules:1. Perform steps 1 through 6 of InstallingMemory Upgrade Modules.2. Pull clips sideways fro

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u137When you have installed additional

S e c t i o n F o u r138OPTIONAL LANDOCK OR PORT REPLICATORThe LANdock or Port Replicator(docking device) is powered froman AC adapter.LevelingAlign

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u139LANdockTo install your notebook in

S e c t i o n O n e4 Two Type II/one Type III PC Card slots. Fast IrDA (4Mbps) compatible infrared portfor wireless data transfer. Integrated ErgoTr

S e c t i o n F o u r140Connecting Devices to the LANdock or Port ReplicatorConnect devices to your LANdock or PortReplicator in exactly the same wa

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u141To Remove Your Notebookfrom the Por

S e c t i o n F o u r142 There is a fast Ethernet port. There are two additional PCCard slots.Using Your Notebook While it is Installed in the Port

U s e r I n s t a l l a b l e F e a t u r e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u143LevelingAlignment FootDocking Align

S e c t i o n F o u r144RJ-11 JackDC Power JackExternal Monitor PortExternal Floppy DiskDrive PortParallel PortPS/2 Mouse PortPS/2 Keyboard PortSeri

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gS e c t i o n F i v eIdentifying the Problem . . . . . . . . . . . 146Specific Problems . . . . . . .

S e c t i o n F i v e146SECTION FIVETROUBLESHOOTINGThe LifeBook 900 Series from Fujitsu is sturdy and subject to few problems in the field.However, y

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u147 Purchase date. Conditions under which the problem occu

S e c t i o n F i v e148Audio ProblemsThere is no sound coming from the 1. The volume knob is turned too low. 1. Adjust the volume control knob on

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1495. Setup utility is set to something other 5. Revise BI

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u5Display PanelStat

S e c t i o n F i v e150Docking ProblemsNotebook does not turn on when installed in a 1. LANdock or Port Replicator 1. Provide power to the LANdock

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u151Hard Drive ProblemsYou can not access your hard drive.

S e c t i o n F i v e152You have installed an external keyboard or mouse, 1. Your external device is not properly installed. 1. Re-install your devi

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1532. You have a memory failure. 2. Make sure display of e

S e c t i o n F i v e1542. The device may have been installed with an 2. Close your application and restartapplication running and your notebook y

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1555 . Your PC Ca rd devi ce and another devi ce are 5 .

S e c t i o n F i v e1563 . The main battery is install ed but is com p l etely 3 . Wh en the battery is de ad there wi ll be a d i s ch a r ged ,t

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1575. Power switch is already in the On position. 5. Try t

S e c t i o n F i v e1588. The battery or batteries are low. 8. If the batteries are dead there will be a beepwhen the power switch is turned on and

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1592. You are operating on battery only and have 2. Instal

S e c t i o n O n e6Status Indicator PanelLCD display of the status of the power stateand source, suspend mode,battery charge(battery in Multi-funct

S e c t i o n F i v e1603. The batteries are improperly installed. 3. Verify that the batteries are properly con-nected by re-installing them. (See

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u1616. The batteries are too hot or too cold. 6. Restore th

S e c t i o n F i v e1622. You have a secured system requiring a 2. Make sure you have the right password.password to load your operating system. E

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u163Video ProblemsThe built-in display is blank when you tu

S e c t i o n F i v e164The display goes blank by itself after you have 1. The notebook has gone into Video timeout, 1. Use the keyboard or pointer

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u165The application display uses only a portion of 1. You a

S e c t i o n F i v e166POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGESThe following is an alphabetic list of error-and-status messages which Phoenix BIOS and/oryour op

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u167*Incorrect Drive B type – run SETUP – Typeof floppy driv

S e c t i o n F i v e168#*Previous boot incomplete – Default con-figuration used – Previous Power On SelfTest (POST) did not complete successfully.Po

T r o u b l e s h o o t i n gL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u169EMERGENCY CD-ROM DRIVE TRAY RELEASEIf for some reason t

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u7LEFT-SIDE PANEL C

S e c t i o n F i v e170P O I N TAs long is there is no boot disk in theCD-ROM drive or the floppy disk driveyour notebook will boot from the harddri

C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c eS e c t i o n S i xCare and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . 172Caring for Your Notebook. . .

Do not put heavy or sharp objects onyour notebook. If you are carrying your notebook in a brief-case, or any other carrying case,make surethat there

C a r e a n d M a i n t e n a n c eL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s uINCREASING BATTERY LIFETo increase battery life:

S p e c i f i c a t i o n s a n d G l o s s a r yA p p e n d i c e sAppendix A – SpecificationsWarranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A p p e n d i c e s176APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONSAppendix A provides the hardware and envi-ronmental specifications for your LifeBook 900Series and its p

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u177C A U T I O NYour internal modem is designed to allowfaster downl

A p p e n d i c e s178Input/Output ConnectionsOne Type III/two Type I/II PC Card slots:PCMCIA Standard 2.1 with CardBus sup-port; Zoomed Video support

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u179PowerBatteriesOne Lithium ion battery.Rechargeable,10.8V,2800 mAh

A p p e n d i c e s180Theft Prevention LockLock slot on the left side panel for use withphysical restraining security systems. The lock-ing system by

S e c t i o n O n e8Dual PS/2 PortsThese ports all o w you to con n ect an ex ternal PS/2 mouse or an ex ternal PS/2 keyboa rd ornu m eric keyp ad .

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u181APPENDIX B GLOSSARYAC AdapterA device which converts the AC volta

A p p e n d i c e s182CHS TranslationCylinder, head and sector translation.Conversion of hard disk access addressing tothe cylinder, head and sector f

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u183DOSDisk Operating System( M S - DOS is a Mi c ro s o ft Disk Oper

A p p e n d i c e s184Hard DiskA spinning platter of magnetic data storagemedia where the platter is very stiff.Hard DriveThe hardware which spins the

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u185LBALogical Block Addressing.A method of locatingdata stored on a

A p p e n d i c e s186MPEG CompressionMoving Pictures Experts Goup - An organizationunder the International Standards Organizationwhich is tasked with

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u187PIOParallel Input/Output.Pitch (keyboard)The distance between the

A p p e n d i c e s188SGRAMSynchronous Graphic Random Access Memory.Serial PortA connection to another device through whichdata is transferred one bit

A p p e n d i c e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u189V.90A new 56K modem international standarddeveloped by the ITU (I

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C A U T I O NChanges or modification not expressly appro v e dby Fujitsu PC Corporation could void this user’sauthority to operate the equipment.S h i

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u9C A U T I O NThe

I n d e x192ACadapter . . . . . . . . . 2-3,7,11-12,19-20,23-27,29,53, 121-122,129-130,138,146, 150,173,179-181adapter indicator. . . . .

I n d e xL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u193CD-ROMaccess . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149,160,173drive. .

I n d e x194Dockingport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9, 116,139station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Do

I n d e xL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u195Function keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33,178Gigabyte . .

I n d e x196LCD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,6,8, 52-53,103,133, 164,178, 185,188License agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I n d e xL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u197NTSC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,9, 79,116,133,177,18

I n d e x198Power (continued)switch . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,19-21,23-26,29, 44,52-53,56,91,99,128, 134,136,139,141, 146,151,155-159,168P

I n d e xL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u199Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,55-59,90-95,130,150-151,1

I n d e x200System clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188System date. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61Syst

I n d e xL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u201Video output . . . . . . . . . . . 53,78-79,178Video timeout .

S e c t i o n O n e10BOTTOM COMPONENTSTilt Adjustment FeetThese are a pair of feet which flip down andhold the back of your notebook approximately6°

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u11POWER SOURCESYou

S e c t i o n O n e12DATA SECURITYYour LifeBook 900 Series has a built-in hardwarecontrol password security feature that allows youto protect the da

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u13When you turn on

S e c t i o n O n e14on the Finish button the display will flashvarious screens as the system identifies whathardware is installed and runs a virus ch

S e t t i n g U p Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u15USER REGISTRATIO

Using Your LifeBook 900 Series from FujitsuS e c t i o n T w oDisplay Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Keyboard Angle . .

They are designed to make keyboard operationmore comfortable. The feet must be folded flatagainst the bottom of the notebook when open-ing or using the

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u19C A U T I O NWhen you are

This equ i pm e nt inclu des autom a t ic dialing capabi l i ty.Wh en programming and/or making test calls to em er gency nu m bers : Remain on the li

S e c t i o n T w o20C A U T I O NYour notebook must be turned offwith the power switch to prevent all current draw.indicator is On when either of t

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u21C A U T I O NA shorted bat

S e c t i o n T w o22P O I N TIf you do not wish to have the CD automatic insertion function active youcan disable it.8. Click on the CD-ROM drive o

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u23Type III cards are always

S e c t i o n T w o24C A U T I O NDo not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocksor vibration, as you risk damaging your

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u25Shutting down your noteboo

S e c t i o n T w o26FUJITSU WELCOME CENTERThe Fujitsu Welcome Center is an icon onyour Windows 95 desktop. Clicking on it givesyou access to produc

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u27C A U T I O NUnder federal

S e c t i o n T w o28they were installed and/or the AC or auto/airline adapter was connected.There is no memory effect on the Lithium ionbatteries,

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u29Once your notebook goes in

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S e c t i o n T w o30around on the screen – up, down,left and right.A light pressure with the tip of your finger is allthat is required to operate th

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u31DraggingDragging means sel

S e c t i o n T w o32USING THE KEYBOARDYour notebook has an integral 86-key keyboard.(Figure 2-9.) The keys perform all the standardfunctions of a 1

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u33P O I N TWhen an external

S e c t i o n T w o34Windows 95 KeysYour notebook has three Windows 95 keys, twoStart keys and an Application key. The Start keydisplays the Start b

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u35C A U T I O NTo get your s

S e c t i o n T w o36Care of Floppy Disk Drives and Disks Avoid storing the floppy disk drive and disks in extremely hot and cold locations,or in loc

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u37 If there was a protective

S e c t i o n T w o38Care of CDsCDs are precision devices and will functionreliably if given reasonable care. Always store your disk in its case whe

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u39C A U T I O NIf you reform

UL NOTICE (FOR AUTHORIZED REPAIR TECHNICIANS ONLY)C AU T I O N :For con ti nu ed pro tecti on against risk of fi re , rep l ace on lywith the same type

S e c t i o n T w o40Using the Suspend/Resume ButtonWhen your notebook is active, the Suspend/Resume button can be used to manually putyour notebook

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u41P O I N TIf your notebook

S e c t i o n T w o42(This group is set from PowerPanel.) Presentation. Green PC. AC Profile. Word Processing. Communication. Games.The activation ch

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u43POWER MANAGEMENT OFFTurns

S e c t i o n T w o44mode.Your notebook will be left in theWindows 95 pseudo-off state. If the powerswitch is not turned off your notebook can beres

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u45 Time out from lack of act

S e c t i o n T w o46P O I N TSave-to-Disk mode requires allocating asignificant amount of hard drive capacityfor saving all system memory, whichredu

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u47P O I N TYou must restart

S e c t i o n T w o48The following conditions may interfere withinfrared communications: When the infrared communication ports are not directly faci

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u49P O I N TFor maximum frequ

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S e c t i o n T w o50Tioman supports warm-swapping of the following devices: Optional Second 3.0GB hard drive. 3.5" floppy disk drive. 24-speed

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u516. References to the devic

S e c t i o n T w o52• Select the second HDD and open properties• Select the settings tab, in the options box• Uncheck the INT 13 box• Select OK, BU

U s i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u53or S-Vi deo outp ut capabi

S e c t i o n T w o544. Turn the video device on.5. You should see the video from the videodevice playing in the ATI Player window.6. To switch to p

Con f ig uri ng Your Lif eBo o k 9 00 S eriesS e c t i o n T h r e eBoot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56Identifying

S e c t i o n T h r e e56SECTION THREECONFIGURING YOUR LIFEBOOK900 SERIES FROM FUJITSUThis section explains the BIOS setup utility.The BIOS setup ut

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u57C A U T I O NA

S e c t i o n T h r e e581. When you turn on or restart the computerthere is a beep and/or the following messageappears on the screen:Error message

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u59NAVIGATING THR

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t siiPREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vSECTION ONESETTING UP YOUR LIFEBOOK 900 SERIES

S e c t i o n T h r e e60Figure 3-1 Main MenuMAIN MENU – SETTINGSTANDARD SYSTEM PARAMETERSThe Main Menu allows you to set or view thecurrent system

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u61Menu Field Opt

S e c t i o n T h r e e62Table 3-1 Fields, Options and Defaults for the Main MenuSecondary Slave: Selects Secondary [None] Displays the type of devi

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u63Primary Master

S e c t i o n T h r e e64Menu Field Options Default DescriptionType: Auto; None;CD-ROM; [Auto] Selects the ATA/ATAPI device type. Select Auto to hav

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u65Menu Field Opt

S e c t i o n T h r e e66Memory Cache – SubmenuThe Memory Cache submenu provides the ability to enable or disable external cache memory for your pro

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u67Menu Field Opt

S e c t i o n T h r e e68Table 3-4 shows the names of the menu fieldsfor the Advanced Menu,all of the options foreach field, the default settings and

Table 3-4 Field Names, Options and Defaults for the Advanced MenuC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o

T a b l e o f C o n t e n t sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s uiiiSECTION FOURUSER INSTALLABLE FEATURESUser Installab

S e c t i o n T h r e e70Table 3-4 Field Names, Options and Defaults for the Advanced MenuMenu Field Options Default DescriptionPCI Configuration: Wh

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u71Figure 3-5 I/O

S e c t i o n T h r e e72Table 3-5 shows the names of the menu fieldsfor the I/O Device Configuration submenu,allof the options for each field,the defa

Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced MenuC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k

S e c t i o n T h r e e74Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced MenuMenu Field Options Defau

Table 3-5 Fields, Options and Defaults for the I/O Device Configuration Submenu of the Advanced MenuC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k

S e c t i o n T h r e e76Keyboard/Mouse Features SubmenuThe Keyboard/Mouse Features submenu is forsetting the parameters of the integrated and exter

Table 3-6 Fields, Options and Defaults of the Keyboard/Mouse Submenu of the Advanced MenuC o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S

S e c t i o n T h r e e78Video Features SubmenuThe Video Features Submenu is for setting thedisplay and video output parameters. Followthe instructi

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u79Menu Field Opt

L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s uP r e f a c e

S e c t i o n T h r e e80PCI Configuration SubmenuThe PCI Configuration submenu allows theuser to reserve specific interrupts (IRQs) forlegacy ISA devi

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u81IRQ Resource E

S e c t i o n T h r e e82IRQ Reservation Submenuof the PCI Configuration SubmenuThe IRQ Reservation submenu of the PCIConfiguration submenu allows the

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u83Table 3-10 Fie

S e c t i o n T h r e e84DMI Event Logging Submenu of the Advanced MenuThe DMI Event Logging Submenu is for settingup the logs DMI event logging. Fo

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u85Menu Field Opt

S e c t i o n T h r e e86ACPI Features Submenu of the Advanced MenuThe ACPI Features Submenu is for setting upthe Windows 98 Advanced Configuration a

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u87Menu Field Opt

S e c t i o n T h r e e88Chipset ConfigurationSubmenu of the Advanced MenuThe Chipset Configuration Submenu is forconfiguring the features of the AGP v

C o n f i g u r i n g Y o u r L i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e sL i f e B o o k 9 0 0 S e r i e s f r o m F u j i t s u89Menu Field Opt