Fujitsu Client Computing WL0033 LifeBook P Series w/WM3B2915ABG 11ABG WLAN User Manual P Series
Fujitsu Limited LifeBook P Series w/WM3B2915ABG 11ABG WLAN P Series
Contents
- 1. Users Manual
- 2. Revised Users Manual1
- 3. Revised Users Manual2
Revised Users Manual1
![3PrefacePrefaceABOUT THIS GUIDEThe LifeBook® P Series notebook from Fujitsu Computer Systems Corporation is a small yet powerful convertible computer. It can be used either as a standard notebook using keyboard input, or in tablet configura-tion using pen input. It is powered by an Intel® Pentium® M microprocessor, has a built-in color display with a passive digitizer, and brings the computing power of desktop personal computers (PCs) to a versatile portable environment.This manual explains how to operate your LifeBook P Series notebook’s hardware and built-in system soft-ware. Your notebook comes with the Windows® XP operating system pre-installed.Your LifeBook P Series notebook is a completely self-contained unit with an active-matrix (TFT) color LCD display. The notebook has a powerful interface that enables it to support a variety of optional features.Conventions Used in the GuideKeyboard keys appear in brackets. Example: [Fn], [F1], [Esc], [Enter] and [Ctrl].Pages with additional information about a specific topic are cross-referenced within the text.Example: (See page xx.)On screen buttons or menu items appear in bold.Example: Click OK to restart your notebook.DOS commands you enter appear in Courier type. Example: Shutdown the computer?FUJITSU CONTACT INFORMATIONService and SupportYou can contact Fujitsu Computer Systems Service and Support the following ways:■Toll free: 1-800-8Fujitsu (1-800-838-5487)■Fax: 1-408-764-2724 ■E-mail: 8fujitsu@us.fujitsu.com ■Web site: http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/supportBefore you place the call, you should have the following information ready so that the customer support representative can provide you with the fastest possible solution:■Product name■Product configuration number■Product serial number■Purchase date■Conditions under which the problem occurred■Any error messages that have occurred■Type of device connected, if anyFujitsu OnlineYou can go directly to the online Fujitsu Product catalog for your notebook. Go to Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> LifeBook Accessories.You can also reach Fujitsu Service and Support online by going to Start -> Fujitsu Weblinks -> Fujitsu Service and Support.WARRANTYYour LifeBook P Series notebook is backed by an International Limited Warranty and includes toll-free technical support. Check the service kit that came with your notebook for warranty terms and conditions.The information icon highlights information that will enhance your understanding of the subject material.The caution icon highlights information that is important to the safe operation of your computer, or to the integrity of your files. Please read all caution information carefully.The warning icon warns you about possible hazards that can occur to you, your system, or your files. Please read all warning information carefully.You must have an active internet connection to use the online URL links.P Series.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-9.png)
![17Getting to Know Your Tablet PCFigure 2-12. Fully open displayFigure 2-13. Rotating the displayFigure 2-14. Display rotated completelyFigure 2-15. System in tablet configurationADJUSTING DISPLAY PANEL BRIGHTNESSOnce you have turned on your notebook, you may want to adjust the brightness level of the screen to a more comfortable viewing level. There are three ways to adjust the brightness, keyboard, power management utility, and Fujitsu menu. Using Keyboard to Adjust BrightnessAdjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the system setting (i.e., the settings you make via the func-tion keys automatically changes the brightness settings in the system’s Brightness Control settings). ■[Fn+F6]: Pressing repeatedly will lower the brightness of your display.■[Fn+F7]: Pressing repeatedly will increase thebrightness of the display.Using Power Management to Adjust BrightnessTo adjust brightness with the power management utility, click Start -> Control Panel -> Brightness Control. Set the screen brightness slider for battery and AC power scenarios.Using the Fujitsu Menu to Adjust BrightnessTo adjust brightness using the Fujitsu menu, click on the Fujitsu Menu icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen. From the menu that appears, select Brightness Control. The Brightness Control window will open. Set the screen brightness slider for battery and AC power scenarios. 90oIf using AC power, your brightness setting is set to its highest level by default. If using battery power your brightness settings is set to approximately mid-level by default.The higher the brightness level, the more power the LifeBook P Series notebook will consume and the faster your batteries will discharge. For maximum battery life, make sure that the brightness is set as low as possible.P Series.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-23.png)
![18LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section TwoFigure 2-16. KeyboardKeyboardUSING THE KEYBOARDYour LifeBook P Series notebook has an integral 82-key keyboard. The keys perform all the standard functions of a 101-key keyboard, including the Windows keys and other special function keys. This section describes the following keys. (Figure 2-16)■Numeric keypad: Your notebook allows certain keys to serve dual purposes, both as standard characters and as numeric and mathematical keys. The ability to tog-gle between the standard character and numerical keys is controlled through the [NumLk] key.■Cursor keys: Your keyboard contains four arrowkeys for moving the cursor or insertion point to the right, left, up, or down within windows, applications and documents. ■Function keys: The keys labeled [F1] through [F12], are used in conjunction with the [Fn] key to produce special actions that vary depending on what program is running. ■Windows keys: These keys work with your Windows operating system and function the same as the onscreen Start menu button, or the right button on your pointing device.NUMERIC KEYPADCertain keys on the keyboard perform dual functions as both standard character keys and numeric keypad keys. NumLk can be activated by pressing the [NumLk] key. Turning off the NumLk feature is done the same way. Once this feature is activated you can enter numerals 0 through 9, perform addition ( + ), subtraction ( - ),multiplication ( * ), or division ( / ), and enter decimal points ( . ) using the keys designated as ten-key function keys. The keys in the numeric keypad are marked on the front edge of the key to indicate their secondary func-tions. (Figure 2-16) WINDOWS KEYSYour LifeBook P Series notebook has two Windows keys: a Start key and an Application key. The Start key displays the Start menu. This button functions the same as your onscreen Start menu button. The Application key func-tions the same as your right mouse button and displays shortcut menus for the selected item. (Please refer to your Windows documentation for additional informa-tion regarding the Windows keys.) (Figure 2-16)CURSOR KEYSThe cursor keys are the four arrow keys on the keyboard which allow you to move the cursor up, down, left, and right in applications. In programs such as Windows Explorer, it moves the “focus” (selects the next item up, down, left, or right). (Figure 2-16)Back SpaceFn Key Start KeyFunction KeysNumeric KeypadApplication Key Cursor Keys(outlined with thickblack line) P Series.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-24.png)
![19Getting to Know Your Tablet PCFUNCTION KEYSYour notebook 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 2-16)[Fn] KeyThe [Fn] key provides extended functions for thenotebook and is always used in conjunction with another key. ■[Fn+F3]: Pressing [F3] while holding [Fn] will toggle the Audio Mute on and off.■[Fn+F4]: Pressing [F4] while holding [Fn] will toggle the built-in pointing device on and off. Note that the [Fn+F4] combination only works if Manual Setting is selected in the BIOS. (See “Entering the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30)■[Fn +F5]: Pressing [F5] while holding [Fn] allows you to toggle between video compensation and no compensation. (Video compensation controls spacing on the display. When it is enabled, displays with less than 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 pixel resolution will still cover the entire screen.)■[Fn+F6]: Pressing [F6] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will lower the brightness of your display. Note that adjusting the brightness using the keyboard changes the system setting.■[Fn+F7]: Pressing [F7] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the brightness of the display.■[Fn+F8]: Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook.■[Fn+F9]: Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.■[Fn+F10]: Pressing [F10] while holding [Fn] allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the next choice. The choices, in order, are: built-in display panel only, both built-in display panel, and external monitor or external moni-tor only.P Series.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-25.png)
![21Getting to Know Your Tablet PCautomatically start whichever program is assigned to the button. The default application for this button is Word Pad .See “Changing Button Functions” on page 21. to select a different application for this button.Screen Rotation / VGA-Out ButtonThe screen rotation feature would normally be used only when the system is configured as a tablet. When you would like to use the tablet as an eBook, for example, you would use the portrait orientation; when accessing spreadsheets or using the system as a note-book, you would more typically use landscape orienta-tion.When the system is changed to tablet configuration, the orientation automatically changes to portrait mode by default. When you press the Screen Rotation / VGA-Out button, the system screen orientation changes from portrait (vertical) to landscape (horizontal) or from landscape to portrait. Function / Fujitsu Menu Utility ButtonThe Function button works in conjunction with the other application buttons to provide additional func-tionality for the buttons. 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 ButtonPressing and holding the Ctl-Alt-Del button for up to 750 milliseconds launches the Logon screen or the Windows Task Manager (if the system hasn’t yet been configured).CHANGING BUTTON FUNCTIONSThe Application A and B buttons can be changed to launch a program or perform an action you select. By default, the Application A button launches the Calcu-lator, and the Application B button launches WordPad.To launch different applications or cause the Applica-tion A or B buttons to perform a specific action:1. Double-click on the Tablet Button Settings icon in the Control Panel. 2. Select the button you would like to change from the list.3. Click [Change] and open the drop down list in the Action: field.4. Select the action you would like the button to perform. If you want to launch a program, click on Launch an Application then browse to the location of the program.5. Click [OK], then click [OK] again. The buttons will now perform the actions you have assigned to them.The screen orientation default can be changed by going to the Control Panel and double-clicking on the Fujitsu Display Control icon and selecting the desired defaults from the Display Orientation section. After changing the defaults, click [OK]. P Series.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-27.png)
![24LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section TwoDraggingDragging means moving an item with the stylus by touching the screen, moving and then lifting the stylus. To drag, touch the Touch Screen with your stylus on the item you wish to move. While continuing to touch the screen with the stylus, drag the item to its new location by moving the stylus across the screen, and then lifting the stylus to release it. Dragging can also be done using your fingertip. (Figure 2-25)Figure 2-25 Dragging on the Touch ScreenCalibrating the Touch ScreenIn order to ensure accurate tracking between the stylus and cursor, you must run the Touch Screen Calibration Utility before you use the Touch Screen for the first time, or after you change the display resolution and/or orien-tation.To run the calibration utility:1. Go to Start -> Control Panel -> Touch Panel and select the Calibration tab.2. Press the [Calibrate Now] button.3. Adjust the display of your notebook to a comfortable angle and find the red (+) symbol in the upper-left corner of the display.4. Using the stylus, firmly touch the screen directly on the (+) symbol. Lift the stylus from the screen and the target will move to a different location on the screen.5. Repeat step 4 until you have selected a total of nine symbols. This is the minimum number of points necessary to calibrate your touch screen.6. Once you have selected the nine symbols, press the [Update] button. 7. Touch the stylus to various points on the screen to verify that the screen is correctly calibrated. If you are not satisfied with the screen’s calibration, press the [Calibrate Now] button to begin again.Do not use excessive force when tapping on the screen during calibration. Use of excessive force could result in damage to the LCD and/or touch panel.When using the stylus to calibrate the screen, be sure to avoid touching the screen with your fingers; doing so could result in faulty calibration.P Series.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-30.png)
![25Getting to Know Your Tablet PCVolume ControlYour Fujitsu LifeBook notebook has multiple volume controls which interact with each other. CONTROLLING THE VOLUMEThe volume can be controlled in several different ways:■Volume can be set from within the Volume Control on the Taskbar.■Volume can be controlled with the [F8] and [F9] func-tions keys. Pressing [F8] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will decrease the volume of your notebook. Pressing [F9] repeatedly while holding [Fn] will increase the volume of your notebook.■Volume can be controlled by many volume controls that are set within individual applications.■Certain external audio devices you might connect to your system may have hardware volume controls.■Each source discussed above puts an upper limit on the volume level that must then be followed by the other sources. We recommend that you experiment with the various volume controls to discover the optimal sound level.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. It should be noted that if you set your software volume to Off, you will override the external volume control setting. There are twenty-six levels through which the function keys cycle. P Series.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-31.png)
![30LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section ThreeStarting Your LifeBookPOWER ONThe Suspend/Resume button is used to turn on your LifeBook P Series notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium ion battery, you can power on your notebook. (See figure 2-4 on page 9 for location).Press the Suspend/Resume button to start your system. When you are done working you can either leave your notebook in Standby mode, See “Standby Mode” on page 32., or you can turn it off. See “Power Off” on page 34..When you Power On your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your notebook will emit an audio warning and/or an error message will be displayed. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 58. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising the settings.After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating system.BOOT SEQUENCEThe procedure for starting-up your notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and involves your notebook’s BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is empty, and it needs to find instruc-tions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays the operating system’s opening screen.The boot sequence is executed when:■You turn on the power to your notebook.■You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.■The software initiates a system restart (e.g., when you install a new application).BIOS SETUP UTILITYThe BIOS Setup Utility is a program that sets up the operating environment for your notebook. Your BIOSis set at the factory for normal operating conditions, therefore there is no need to set or change the BIOS’ environment to operate your notebook.The BIOS Setup Utility configures:■Device control feature parameters, such as changingI/O addresses and boot devices.■System Data Security feature parameters, suchas passwords.Entering the BIOS Setup UtilityTo enter the BIOS Setup Utility do the following: 1. Turn on or restart your notebook.2. 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.3. Press the [RIGHT ARROW] or [LEFT ARROW] key to scroll through the other setup menus to review or alter the current settings.BIOS GuideA guide to your notebook’s BIOS is available online. Please visit our service and support Web site at http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support. Once there, select LifeBook BIOS Guides from the pull-down menu for your notebook series. If you are unsure of your note-book’s BIOS number, refer to your packing slip.When you turn on your notebook, be sure you have a power source. This means that a battery is installed and charged, or that a power adapter is connected and has power.When the system display is closed, the Suspend/Resume button is disabled. This feature prevents the system from being accidentally powered up when not in use. Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 58.If your data security settings require it, you may be asked for a password before the BIOS main menu will appear.P Series.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-36.png)
![40LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section FourCHECKING THE MEMORY CAPACITYOnce you have changed the system memory capacity by either adding or removing a memory upgrade module, be sure to check that your notebook has recognized the change.You can check the memory capacity by clicking [Start]-> Control Panel, then double-clicking the System icon. Select the General tab and check the amount of memory under “Computer.”The amount of memory displayed should be approxi-mately the total of all memory modules installed. There may be a discrepancy of several megabytes which are allocated for fixed video memory.Your notebook uses Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT), which allows the video driver to dynamically determine the amount of memory that is used. Your notebook can use a maximum of 128 MB of system memory for video functions. If the total memory displayed is incorrect, check that your memory upgrade module is properly installed. (If the module is properly installed and the capacity is still not correctly recognized, see Troubleshooting on page 52.P Series.book Page 40 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-46.png)
![47User-Installable FeaturesEXTERNAL VIDEO PORTThe external video port allows you to connect an external monitor or LCD projector. In order to connect an external device follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-7 on page 12 for location). There is also an external VGA monitor on the port replicator (See figure 4-11 on page 44 for location). 1. Remove the cover from the port opening, if present.2. Align the connector with the port opening.3. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.4. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located oneach side of the connector. If you plug headphones into the headphone jack, the built-in stereo speakers will be disabled.When an external monitor is plugged in, pressing the [Fn] + [F10] keys allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video. Each time you press the key combination, you will step to the next choice, starting with the built-in display panel only, moving to the external monitor only, finally moving to both the built-in display panel and an external monitor.When an external monitor is plugged in, pressing the LifeBook Application Panel Secondary Function buttons (Fn + Screen Rotation Button) also allows you to change your selection of where to send your display video.P Series.book Page 47 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-53.png)
![52LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section FiveTROUBLESHOOTING TABLEProblem PageAudio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 52Pen Input Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53Problem PageModem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53USB Device Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 53Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionsAudio ProblemsThere is no sound coming from the built-in speakers.The software volume control is set too low.Adjust the sound volume control settings in your software, operating system and applications.Headphones are plugged into your notebook.Plugging in headphones disables the built-in speakers, remove the headphones.Software driver is not config-ured correctly.Refer to your application and operating system documentation for help.Sound could have been muted with function keys.Press [F3] while holding the [Fn] key to toggle the sound on and off.Port Replicator Problemsnotebook does not turn on when installed in optional Port ReplicatorPort Replicator AC adapter is not plugged in. Provide power to the Port Replicator.Notebook is not properly seated in the Port Replicator.Remove and re-dock your notebook.Hard Drive ProblemsYou cannot access your hard drive.The setup utility is incorrectly set for your internal (Primary Master) hard drive.Revise BIOS settings to set the Primary Mastercorrectly. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.The wrong drive designator was used by an application when a bootable CD-ROM was used to start the notebook.Verify drive designator used by application is inuse by the operating system. When the operating system is booted from a CD, drive designationsare automatically adjusted. Security is set so your oper-ating system cannot be started without a password.Verify your password and security settings.Keyboard or Mouse ProblemsThe built-in keyboard does not seem to work.The notebook has gone into Standby mode.Push the Suspend/Resume button.Your application has locked out your keyboard.Try to use your integrated pointing device to restart your system. If this fails, turn your notebook off by pressing the suspend/resume button for 10 seconds or more, and then turn it back on.The NumLock key has been toggled on.Press the NumLock key to toggle it off.P Series.book Page 52 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-58.png)
![53TroubleshootingYou have installed an external keyboard or mouse, and it does not seem to work.Your external device is not properly installed.Re-install your device. See “Device Ports” on page 46.Your operating system soft-ware is not set up with the correct driver for that device.Check your device and operating system docu-mentation and activate the proper driver.You have connected an external keyboard or a mouse and it seems to be locking up the system.Your operating system soft-ware is not set up with the correct driver for that device.Check your device and operating systemdocumentation and activate the proper driver.Your system has crashed. Try to restart your notebook. If that fails, turn off the power by pressing the suspend/resume button for at least 10 seconds, and then power back on. Pen Input ProblemsCursor is not tracking the penThe system may be uncalibratedIf the cursor on the screen appears to be misaligned with the pen or is not accurately tracking the pen, calibrate the pen. See “Calibrating the Touch Screen” on page 24.Memory ProblemsPower On screen or Info menu of BIOS setup utility information, does not show the correct amount of installed memory.Your memory upgrade module is not properly installed.Turn off your notebook. Remove and re-install your memory upgrade module. See “Memory Upgrade Module” on page 39.You have a memory failure. Check for Power On Self Test (POST) messages. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 58.Modem ProblemsMessages about modem operation.Messages about modem operation are generated by whichever modem application is in use.See your application software documentation for additional information.Modem does not appear to work.Modem may not have been initialized.Verify that the modem has been initialized by the operating system. TO do so, right-click on My Computer and select the Hardware tab. Click [Device Manager] and click on the “+” symbol that appears next to Modems. Verify that your device is listed as installed.USB Device ProblemsYou have installed a USB device, but your notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly.The device is not properly installed.Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on page 46.The device may have been installed while an application was running, so your notebook is not aware of its installation.Close the application and restart your notebook.Your software may not have the correct driver active.See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.Your device and another device are assigned the same I/O address.Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are no duplications.Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionsP Series.book Page 53 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-59.png)
![55TroubleshootingYour notebook will not work on battery alone.(continued)The battery is improperly installed.Verify that the battery is properly connected by re-installing them.Your battery is faulty. Verify the battery condition using the Status Indi-cator panel and replace or remove any battery that is shorted. See “Status Indicators” on page 14.The battery seems to discharge too quickly.You are running an application that uses a great deal of power due to frequent hard drive or CD-ROM access, or use of a modem or LAN PC card.Use a power adapter for this application when at all possible.The power savings features may be disabled.Check the power management and/or setup utility settings in the Power Savings menu and adjust according to your operating needs.The brightness is turned all the way up.Turn down the brightness adjustment. The higher the brightness the more power your display uses.The battery is very old. Replace the battery.The battery has been exposed to high temperatures.Replace the battery.The battery is too hot or too cold. Restore the notebook to normal operating tempera-ture. The Charging icon on the Status Indicator panel will flash when the battery is outside itsoperating range.The AC Adapter is defective. Replace with another AC Adapter to see if the problem persists. Replace any defective AC Adapters.Shutdown and Startup ProblemsThe Suspend/Resume button does not work.The Suspend/Resume button is disabled from the Advanced submenu of the Power menu of the setup utility. Enable the button from the setup utility.You did not hold the button in long enough.Hold the button longer. This may need to be a few seconds if your application is preventing the CPU from checking for button pushes.There may be a conflict with the application software.Close all applications and try the button again.The system powers up, and displays power-on information, but fails to load the operating system.The boot sequence settings of the setup utility are not compatible with your configuration.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 30.You have a secured system requiring a password to load your operating system.Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionsP Series.book Page 55 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-61.png)
![56LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section FiveAn error message is displayed on the screen during the notebook boot sequence.Power On Self Test (POST) has detected a problem.See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors; some are simply status indicators. See “Power On Self Test Messages” on page 58.Your system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed.The system may be password-protected.Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.Your notebook appears to change setup parameters when you start it.BIOS setup changes were not saved when you made them and exited the BIOS setup utility returning it to previous settings.Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.The BIOS CMOS back-up battery has failed.Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user-serviceable part.Video ProblemsThe built-in display is blank when you turn on your notebook.The angle of the display and the brightness settings are not adequate for your lighting conditions.Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility.The optional Port Replicator is attached, an external monitor is plugged in, and the note-book is set for an external monitor only.Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to change your selection of where tosend your display video. Each time you press the combination of keys you will step to the nextchoice. The choices, in order are: built-in display only, external monitor only, both built-in display and external monitor.The power management timeouts may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come onand go off again.Press any button the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)The notebook turned on with a series of beeps and your built-in display is blank.Power On Self Test (POST)has detected a failure which does not allow the displayto operate. Contact your support representative.Your system display won’t turn on when the system is turned on or when the system has resumed.The system may be password-protected.Check the status indicator panel to verify that the Security icon is blinking. If it is blinking, enter your password.The display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.The notebook has gone into Video Timeout, Standby Mode, or Hibernate Mode because you have not used it for a period of time.Press a button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/Resume button. Check your power management settings, or close your applications and go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to adjust the timeout values to better suit your operation needs. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionsP Series.book Page 56 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-62.png)
![57TroubleshootingThe display goes blank by itself after you have been using it.(continued)The power management time-outs may be set for very short intervals and you failed to notice the display come onand go off again.Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut off by Standby Mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)The display does not close. A foreign object, such as a paper clip, is stuck between the display and the keyboard.Remove all foreign objects from the keyboard.The display has bright or dark spots.If the spots are very tiny and few in number, this is normal for a large LCD display.This is normal; do nothing.If the spots are numerous or large enough to interfere with your operation needs.The display needs technical diagnosis; contact your support representative.The application display uses only a portion of your screen and is surrounded by a dark frame.You are running an application that does not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution display and display compres-sion is enabled.When compensation is disabled, a clearer but smaller display for applications that do not support 800 x 600/1024 x 768 pixel resolution will result. You can fill the screen but have less resolution by changing your compensation setting. (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.You have connected an external monitor and it does not display any information.Your BIOS setup is not set to enable your external monitor.Try toggling the video destination by pressing [Fn] and [F10] together, or check your BIOS setup and enable your external monitor. (See the Video Features submenu, located within the Advanced Menu of the BIOS. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 30.Your external monitor is not properly installed. Reinstall your device. See “External Video Port” on page 47.Your operating system soft-ware is not set up with the correct software driver forthat device.Check your device and operating systemdocumentation and activate the proper driver.You have connected an external monitor and it does not come on.Your external monitor may not be compatible with your note-book.See your monitor documentation and the External Monitor Support portions of the Specifications section. See “Specifications” on page 71.Miscellaneous ProblemsAn error message is displayed on the screen during the operation of an application.Application software often has its own set of error message displays. See your application manual and help displays screens for more information. Not all messages are errors some may simply be status.Problem Possible Cause Possible SolutionsP Series.book Page 57 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-63.png)
![58LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section FivePOWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGESThe 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. If you can find no reference to the message and its meaning is not clear, contact your support representative for assistance.nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in kilobytes successfully tested by the Power On Self Test. (This can only appear if you have an SRAM PC Card installed.)*Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured prop-erly. If you have an installed memory upgrade module, verify that the module is properly installed. If it is prop-erly installed, you may want to check your Windows Setup to be sure it is not using unavailable memory until you can contact your support representative.nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of memory in kilobytes successfully tested.*Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnnThis is a map of the bits at the memory address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit. This is a serious fault that may cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.*Fixed Disk x Failure or Fixed Disk Controller Failure (where x = 1-4) The fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. This may mean that the hard drive type identified in your setup utility does not agree with the type detected by the Power On Self Test. Run the setup utility to check for the hard drive type settings and correct them if necessary. If the settings are OK and the message appears when you restart the system, there may be a serious fault which might cause you to lose data if you continue. Contact your support representative.*Invalid NVRAM media typeProblem with NVRAM access. In the unlikely case that you see this message you may have some display prob-lems. You can continue operating but should contact your support representative for more information.*Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.*Keyboard error Keyboard not working. You may have to replace your keyboard or keyboard controller but may be able touse an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.*Keyboard error nn BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan code for the stuck key. You may have to replace your keyboard but may be able to use an external keyboard until then. Contact your support representative.*Operating system not found Operating system cannot be located on either drive A: or drive C: Enter the setup utility and see if both the fixed disk, and drive A: are properly identified and that the boot sequence is set correctly. Unless you have changed your installation greatly, the operating system should be on drive C:. If the setup utility is correctly set, your hard drive may be corrupted and your system may have to be re-installed from your back up media.*Parity Check 1 nnnn Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays “????”. This is apotentially data destroying failure. Contact yoursupport representative.*Parity Check 2 nnnn Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. If it cannot locate the address, it displays “????”. This is apotentially data destroying failure. Contact yoursupport representative.*Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP Displayed after any recoverable error message. Pressthe [F1] key to continue the boot process or the [F2]key to enter Setup and change any settings.*Previous boot incomplete – Default configuration used Previous Power On Self Test did not complete success-fully. The Power On Self Test will load default values and offer to run Setup. If the previous failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the next boot will likely fail also. If using the default settings does not allow you to complete a successful boot sequence, you should turn off the power and contact your support representative.P Series.book Page 58 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-64.png)
![60LifeBook P Series Notebook - Section FiveRestoring Your Pre-installed SoftwareThe Drivers and Applications Restore (DAR) CD contains sets of device drivers and Fujitsu utilities (in specific directories) that are unique to your notebook configuration for use as documented below.Re-Installing Individual Drivers and Applications The Drivers and Applications CD can be used to selec-tively re-install drivers and/or applications that may have been un-installed or corrupted. To re-install drivers and/or applications:1. Boot up the system and insert the DAR CD after Windows has started. A Fujitsu Installer screen is displayed after the CD is inserted.2. After reading the License Agreement, click [I agree].3. A window will appear containing a list of applica-tions, drivers, and utilities that you can install from the Drivers and Applications CD.4. In the list, check off all the components you want to install. If you want to install all components, click [Select All]. Clicking [Select All] will select all of the blue-coded components; you must select grey and green components separately.5. Once you have selected the components you wish to install, click [Install Selected Subsystems]; the components will be installed.6. After the components are installed, click [OK], then click [Yes] when asked if you want to reboot the system. RESTORING THE FACTORY IMAGEThe Restore Disc that came with your system contains two utilities:■The Recovery utility allows you to restore the original contents of the C: drive.■The Hard Disk Data Delete utility on this disc is used to delete all data on your hard disk and prevent it from being reused. Do not use the Hard Disk Data Delete utility unless you are absolutely certain that you want to erase your entire hard disk, including all partitions.BOOT Priority ChangeBefore restoring an image, you must first verify that your system is set up to boot from the CD drive. To verify/change the boot-up priority (rather than booting-up from the hard drive or an external floppy disk drive), perform the following steps:1. Start your system and press the [F2] key when the Fujitsu logo appears. You will enter the BIOS Setup Utility.2. Using the arrow keys, go to the Boot menu.3. Arrow down to the Boot Device Priority submenu. Press [Enter].4. If “Optical Media Drive” or “CD-ROM Drive” is not at the top of the list, arrow down to the drive in the list, and press the space bar (or the + key) to move it to the top of the list. (The system attempts to boot from the devices in the order in which they are listed.). Note that the BIOS for some systems will indicate “CD-ROM Drive”, even when a DVD drive is connected.5. If you have an external drive connected, proceed to step 6; otherwise, proceed to step 7.6. If you have an external drive connected:If you have access to the internet, visit the Fujitsu Support web site at http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support to check for the most current information, drivers and hints on how to perform recovery and system updates. See “Automatically Downloading Driver Updates” on page 61.There may be certain free third-party applications pre-installed on your system that are not on the DAR CD. The latest versions of the applications can be downloaded from the third-party’s website.The components listed are color-coded in terms of their install status. Blue indicates that the component can be installed. Green indicates that the component needs to be installed separately. Grey indicates a component that is already installed; grey items can be reinstalled, but prior to installation you will receive a reminder that the component is already installed. • The use of this disc requires that you have a device capable of reading CDs attached to your system. If you do not have a built-in CD player, you will need to attach an external player. For more information on available external devices, visit our Web site at: www.shopfujitsu.com. • This disc can only be used with the system with which it was purchased.P Series.book Page 60 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-66.png)
![61Troubleshooting• Select the Advanced menu in the BIOS window.• Scroll down to the USB Features submenu and press the Enter key to open it.• If Legacy USB Support is disabled, press the space bar to enable it.• Scroll down to SCSI SubClass Support and press the space bar to enable it. 7. Press [F10], then click on [Yes] to exit the BIOS Setup Utility and return to the boot process.After you have changed the boot priority, you can restore a backup image when you are booting up.Procedure1. Turn on the power to your system.2. Ensure that you have a device that can read CDs either installed in your system or attached exter-nally to it.3. Insert the Restore Disc into the drive tray.4. Reboot your system.5. After the system reboots, follow the instructions that appear to either restore your system image or erase all data from your hard disk.AUTOMATICALLY DOWNLOADING DRIVER UPDATESYour 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). If the FDU icon does not appear in the system tray, it can be started by going to [Start] -> All Programs, and clicking on Fujitsu Driver Update; this will create the icon automatically.To invoke the FDU menu, right-click on the FDU icon. The menu contains the following items:■Check for updates nowAllows for manual driver update search. The first time it is used, you are prompted to agree to a user agreement. After clicking on the icon, the FDU auto-matically connects with the Fujitsu site to check for updates and downloads them. While downloading, the icon has a red bar through it, indicating that it cannot be used while the download is in process. When the update is complete, a message appears informing you of the fact.■Enable Automatic Update NotificationsAutomatically searches for new updates on a regular basis (approximately every 3 days).■Show update historyBrings up a screen that displays a history of updates that have been made via the FDU.■About Fujitsu Driver UpdateDisplays the FDU version number and copyright information■Fujitsu Driver Update ReadmeDisplays the FDU readme.P Series.book Page 61 Wednesday, July 13, 2005 10:43 AM](https://usermanual.wiki/Fujitsu-Client-Computing/WL0033.Revised-Users-Manual1/User-Guide-564445-Page-67.png)
