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LifeBook B Series – Section Four
Device Ports
Your LifeBook and Port Replicator come equipped with
multiple ports to which you can connect an external
device including: disk drives, keyboards, modems,
printers, etc.
MODEM (RJ-11) TELEPHONE PORT
The modem (RJ-11) telephone port is used for an
internal modem. To connect the telephone cable follow
these easy steps: (See figure 2-6 on page 10 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the telephone cable into a
telephone outlet.
INTERNAL LAN (RJ-45) PORT
The internal LAN (RJ-45) port is used for an internal
Fast Ethernet (10/100 Base-T/Tx) connection. If your
LifeBook has been configured with internal LAN
capability you will need to configure your LifeBook
to work with your particular network. (Please refer to
your network administrator for information on your
network configuration.) To connect the LAN cable
follow these easy steps: (See figure 2-6 on page 10 for loca-
tion)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Plug the other end of the cable into a LAN outlet.
PARALLEL PORT
The parallel port, or LPT port, located on the Port Repli-
cator allows you to connect parallel devices, such as a
printer to your LifeBook. In order to connect a parallel
interface device follow these easy steps: (See figure 4-9 on
page 44 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on
each end of the connector.
SERIAL PORT
The serial port, or COMM port, located on the Port
Replicator allows you to connect serial devices, such as
printers or scanners. In order to connect a
serial interface device follow these easy steps:
(See figure 4-9 on page 44 for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
3. Tighten the two hold-down screws, located on each
end of the connector.
PS/2 PORT
The PS/2 port located on the Port Replicator allows
you to connect an external keyboard, and/or numeric
keypad and mouse. In order to connect a PS/2 interface
device follow these easy steps: (See figure 4-9 on page 44
for location)
1. Align the connector with the port opening.
2. Push the connector into the port until it is seated.
DOCKING PORT
The docking port is used for the connection of your Life-
Book to an optional port replicator or docking station.
In order to connect your LifeBook to one of these
devices follow the instructions that came with your
docking port. (See figure 2-8 on page 12 for location)
WARNING
The internal modem is not intended for use with Digital
PBX systems. Do not connect the internal modem to a
Digital PBX as it may cause serious damage to the
internal modem or your entire LifeBook. Consult your
PBX manufacturer’s documentation for details. Some
hotels have Digital PBX systems. Be sure to find out
BEFORE you connect your modem.
CAUTIONS
■
The internal modem is designed to the ITU-T V.90
standard. Its maximum speed of 53000bps is the
highest allowed by FCC, and its actual connection
rate depends on the line conditions. The maximum
speed is 33600bps at upload.
■
The internal modem on all LifeBooks from Fujitsu PC
Corporation are certified for use in the United States
and Canada.
POINT
Note that the Port Replicator is designed to cover the
LAN port located on the system. This design ensures
that the LAN port on the Port Replicator is the only one
used when the Port Replicator is installed.
POINT
A mouse, keyboard, or keypad may be installed and
automatically recognized by your LifeBook without
restarting or changing setups.
POINT
The use of two PS/2 devices simultaneously from the
port requires a PS/2 splitter.
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