Fujitsu S SERIES manual LCD screen of the notebook remains blank, LCD screen is difficult to read

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Troubleshooting and tips

The notebook's date or time is incorrect

►Double-click on the clock in the task bar and adjust the time.

or

►Set the time and/or date in the BIOS Setup menu Main.

i	If the date and time are repeatedly incorrect when you switch on the notebook, the buffer
	battery that supplies the internal clock is dead.

Connect the notebook via its power adapter to a grounded mains outlet or install a fresh battery. The buffer battery will take approximately two days to complete its recharge. If that problem exists further more please contact our service.

Battery indicator no longer appears in status indicator panel

If the battery indicator does not appear in the status indicator panel, no battery is installed or there is no contact between the notebook and the battery.

►Check whether the battery is installed correctly in its compartment.

or

►Charge the battery.

If this does not succeed, you must change the battery for a new one. When you dispose of used batteries, please observe the safety instructions in the "Important notes" chapter.

The LCD screen of the notebook remains blank

If your LCD screen remains blank this may be due to the following:

LCD screen is switched off

►Press a key or enter the password

External monitor or television set connected

►In BIOS-Setup in the Advanced - Video Features menu set the Display Settings setting to Internal Flat Panel.

The LCD screen is difficult to read

If the LCD screen display is hard to read, it can be due to the following:

Reflection

►Turn the notebook or alter the tilt of the LCD screen.

Brightness control is set to dark

►Set the brightness control of the LCD screen to bright.

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Contents Answers EnglishAre there Page Order No. A26391-K144-Z120-1-7619 Lifebook S Series Operating manual August 2004 editionPage Contents Contents 103 Page Your Lifebook S Series Notational conventions Your Lifebook S SeriesSafety notes Important notesImportant notes Important notes Storing the battery Energy savingBefore you travel Transporting the notebookTransporting the notebook Cleaning the notebook Unpacking and checking the delivery Preparing the notebook for useSelecting a location Connecting the power adapter Working with the notebook chapter Switching on the notebook for the first time Switching on the notebook Working with the notebookWorking with the notebook Switching off the notebook Indicators Battery charging indicator Power-on indicatorPower indicator Battery indicatorsScroll indicator Scroll Lock Caps Lock indicatorSecurity Panel indicator Tab key KeyboardBackspace key Enter key returnAlt Gr key Caps Lock keyShift key Fn keyVirtual numeric keypad Increasing screen brightness Key combinationsDecreasing screen brightness Halting the current operationConfiguring Easy Launch keys Easy Launch keysTouchpad / TouchStick and touchpad buttons Moving the pointerDragging an object Executing a commandSelecting an item Scrolling upLCD screen Monitor settingsInformation on LCD monitor Charging, caring for and maintaining the battery BatteryStoring the battery Removing and installing the battery Monitoring the battery charging levelRemoving battery Inserting battery Hard diskModule Removing module Installing module Optical drive CD/DVD indicatorHandling CD/DVDs Inserting or removing a CD/DVD Working with the notebook Manual removal emergency removal Installing a PC card PC cardsRemoving a PC card Integrated 56k modem LoudspeakersConnecting notebook modem to telephone connection Wireless LAN/ Bluetooth Switching wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module on and offInfrastructure mode Ad hoc modePort Replicator Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator Switching on notebook via Port Replicator Switching off notebook via Port ReplicatorDisconnecting the notebook from the Port Replicator Page Kensington Lock Security functionsOverview of all security functions Security panelPassword protection for the operating system Bios password protectionPassword protection for the Bios setup Password protection for your hard diskBrief overview of the security functions Security function Type of protection PreparationUsing Kensington Lock on notebook Using Kensington Lock on Port Replicator Configuring and using Security PanelConfiguring Security Panel Assigning the supervisor passwordAssigning the user password Using Security PanelEntering security password Password error alarm Configuring password protection in Bios SetupChanging or removing security password Change supervisor or user password Set the supervisor and user passwordCancelling passwords Activating system protection Password protection for starting the operating systemDeactivating system protection Activating hard disk protection Password protection for hard diskDeactivating hard disk protection Configuring and using SmartCard reader Configuring SmartCard reader Installing drivers SmartCardsInserting the SmartCard SmartCard as device protection Using SmartCard reader with your cell phone cardApplication examples SmartCard for protecting your opened documentsSmartCard as system protection SystemLock Access rights of the SmartCardsRights Installing SystemLock Changing PIN and PUKSwitching on the PC with SystemLock Deactivating SmartCard as system protection SystemLock againTroubleshooting Bios passwordsConnecting devices to notebook Connecting external devicesDisconnecting devices from notebook Connections on notebook Connecting external devices Ports on the Port Replicator Connecting an external monitor to the Port Replicator Connecting an external monitor to the notebookSetting the refresh rate for your external monitor Connecting an external PS/2 mouse Connecting an external keyboardUsing the parallel port Connecting external audio devices Connecting USB devicesConnecting FireWire devices Page Memory expansion Installing and removing the memory extensionRemoving cover Memory expansion Removing a memory moduleInstalling a memory module Mounting the coverPage Standby mode Energy saving functionsEnergy saving functions Settings in Bios Setup Start Bios SetupOperating Bios Setup Exiting Bios SetupTroubleshooting and tips Restoring the hard disk contents under WindowsLCD screen of the notebook remains blank LCD screen is difficult to readExternal monitor stays blank External monitor is blank or the image is unstablePower adapter is not connected correctly Battery is not installed correctlyBattery is dead An application programme has caused the malfunctionPrinter does not print Mouse does not workAcoustic warnings System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration used Error messages on the screenCmos Battery Bad Keyboard controller errorPrevious boot incomplete Default configuration used Keyboard errorPress F1 to resume, F2 to Setup Real Time clock errorPage Technical data Ports on the Port Replicator DimensionsConnections on notebook Environmental conditionsPower adapter 60 W Power adapter 80 WPage Recycling and disposal Manufacturer’s notesEnergy Star CE marking CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/ BluetoothCE marking for devices with wireless LAN /Bluetooth Regulatory noticesManufacturer’s notes DOC Industry Canada Notices Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien AvertissementFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceUL Notice Federal Communications Commission statementFCC Radio Frequency Exposure statement Regulatory Information/DisclaimersFrequencies Radio frequencies for devices with wireless LAN/BluetoothExport restrictions Channel No. / MHz Europe, R&TTE France, R&TTEIndex CD/DVDFireWire IndexSwitching off via Port Replicator Index