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LifeBook S series FAQs - Operating System
Q1 Could you tell me how to uninstall the Security Panel Application in the LifeBook S-4572?
A1 If you want to uninstall the security panel application, first you must remove all the user and supervisor passwords. From the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs. From the list select "Security Panel Application" and then select Remove Program. After that, select "Security Panel Application for Supervisor" and select Remove Program.

You may also refer to the user guide from our website for the security panel application setup. Our website URL is as follows: http://www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com. Under Service & Support, select User Guide for LifeBook.

Q2 I tried to install an IBM ThinkPAD T21 hard disk to my Fujitsu LifeBook S-4562. Windows 2000 Professional OS does not boot up. Is it compatible?
A2 If you just transfer the HDD from another system, it will not boot-up because the boot-up sequence will be different. Use Windows 2000 to do a safe recovery or install again.

Q3 I wish to upgrade the Windows 98SE on my LifeBook S-4542 to Windows ME but cannot find the driver on your driver download webpage. Can you please advise the following:
  1. Will the S-4542 operate satisfactorily with Windows ME?
  2. Where can I obtain the drivers for the peripherals that were shipped with the machine (e.g. LAN card, modem, etc)?
  3. What on-board LAN driver should be used with Windows 98SE and the S-4542? Windows 98SE recognizes the chipset as 8255x Intel Adapter but this conflicts with the driver specified on your webpage (Fujitsu FMV-J185 and not Intel 8255x)?
A3
  1. This model works fine with Windows ME and the default Windows ME drivers used. No additional driver is needed except for one 'Unknown Device', which needs to have the driver installed. The driver can be downloaded from the following web site:
    http://www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com/drivers/others/lb_uty_ops/acpi/w2kme98/acpi.exe
  2. All the drivers can be found in the Software Driver CD.
  3. The drivers on the web correspond with the name of the LAN card. Actually, the LAN card installed in your laptop is an Intel LAN card.
Q4 Why do the scroll mouse buttons and infrared port not work after upgrading my LifeBook S-4546 OS to Windows XP Home Edition?
A4 This model works fine with Windows XP. Once you have received the mouse driver from our Service & Support, please update the mouse driver. As for the infrared port , no drivers are needed. The OS will detect it automatically. In the 'Control Panel', double clicking on 'Wireless Link' will show you the infrared properties.
http://www.pc-ap.fujitsu.com/drivers/lbs5582/mouse/win_xp/fe_xpmouse.exe

Q5 Where can I find the product key for Window ME for my LifeBook S-4546?
A5 The Windows ME product key can be found in the LifeBook itself at the bottom of the system with a Windows ME sticker.

Q6 I recently formatted my LifeBook S-4562 since there were some files missing and that resulted in my not being able to log into Windows. The error message states that the system cannot detect the modem and LAN.
A6 After you have recovered the OS, you have to re-install all the drivers and utility software using the Software Driver CD. For the modem, please run setup to install the modem. The LAN driver can be found from our web or the drivers CD. Please verify and re-install the correct driver.

Q7 Upon re-installing Windows ME OS (with the Recovery CD) on my LifeBook S-4562, the sound card is no longer functioning. Please advise.
A7 After you have performed the necessary recovery process for your OS, you have to re-install all the drivers and utility software using the Software Driver CD. The installation guide can be found in the Software Driver CD. Please insert your Software Driver CD and it will auto-run. Select Installation Guide and your LifeBook model.

Q8 I recently installed Windows 2000 for my LifeBook S-4562. However, when I adjust the volume using the fn + F8/F9 button, the indicator does not appear on screen though the volume does increase/decrease. How do I make the indicator visible?
A8 After you have upgraded to Windows 2000, please install the utility application 'Battery Aid'. This utility can be found inside the Software Driver CD.
 

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