Fujitsu S SERIES External monitor stays blank, External monitor is blank or the image is unstable

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Troubleshooting and tips

The external monitor stays blank

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

Monitor is switched off

►Switch the external monitor on.

Power saving has been activated (screen is blank)

►Press any key to continue.

Brightness control is set to dark

►Adjust the brightness control.

Screen output is set to the notebook’s LCD screen

► Press the key combination Fn +

F10

(selecting internal/external display).

The external monitor's power cable or data cable is not connected properly

►Switch off the external monitor and the notebook.

►Check whether the power cable is plugged properly into the external monitor and into the power socket.

►Check whether the data cable is properly connected to the notebook and the external monitor (if it is plugged in with a connector).

►Switch on the external monitor and the notebook.

The external monitor is blank or the image is unstable

The wrong external monitor has been selected or the wrong screen resolution has been set for the application programme.

►Terminate the application programme in Windows with Alt + F4 . If the fault continues to occur after ending the programme, switch over to the notebook's internal LCD screen with Fn + F10 and carry out the following routine:

►Select the correct monitor or set the correct screen resolution.

– Select the screen: Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display - Settings - Advanced - Monitor

– Set the screen resolution: Start - Settings - Control Panel - Display - Settings, Resolution field

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Contents English AnswersAre there Page Order No. A26391-K144-Z120-1-7619 August 2004 edition Lifebook S Series Operating manualPage Contents Contents 103 Page Your Lifebook S Series Your Lifebook S Series Notational conventionsImportant notes Safety notesImportant notes Important notes Energy saving Storing the batteryTransporting the notebook Transporting the notebookBefore you travel Cleaning the notebook Selecting a location Preparing the notebook for useUnpacking and checking the delivery Connecting the power adapter Working with the notebook chapter Switching on the notebook for the first time Working with the notebook Switching on the notebookWorking with the notebook Switching off the notebook Indicators Battery indicators Power-on indicatorPower indicator Battery charging indicatorSecurity Panel indicator Caps Lock indicatorScroll indicator Scroll Lock Enter key return KeyboardBackspace key Tab keyFn key Caps Lock keyShift key Alt Gr keyVirtual numeric keypad Halting the current operation Key combinationsDecreasing screen brightness Increasing screen brightnessEasy Launch keys Configuring Easy Launch keysMoving the pointer Touchpad / TouchStick and touchpad buttonsScrolling up Executing a commandSelecting an item Dragging an objectInformation on LCD monitor Monitor settingsLCD screen Storing the battery BatteryCharging, caring for and maintaining the battery Removing battery Monitoring the battery charging levelRemoving and installing the battery Hard disk Inserting batteryModule Removing module Installing module Handling CD/DVDs CD/DVD indicatorOptical drive Inserting or removing a CD/DVD Working with the notebook Manual removal emergency removal PC cards Installing a PC cardRemoving a PC card Loudspeakers Integrated 56k modemConnecting notebook modem to telephone connection Switching wireless LAN/ Bluetooth module on and off Wireless LAN/ BluetoothPort Replicator Ad hoc modeInfrastructure mode Connecting the notebook to the Port Replicator Switching off notebook via Port Replicator Switching on notebook via Port ReplicatorDisconnecting the notebook from the Port Replicator Page Security panel Security functionsOverview of all security functions Kensington LockPassword protection for your hard disk Bios password protectionPassword protection for the Bios setup Password protection for the operating systemSecurity function Type of protection Preparation Brief overview of the security functionsUsing Kensington Lock on notebook Configuring and using Security Panel Using Kensington Lock on Port ReplicatorAssigning the supervisor password Configuring Security PanelEntering security password Using Security PanelAssigning the user password Changing or removing security password Configuring password protection in Bios SetupPassword error alarm Cancelling passwords Set the supervisor and user passwordChange supervisor or user password Deactivating system protection Password protection for starting the operating systemActivating system protection Deactivating hard disk protection Password protection for hard diskActivating hard disk protection Configuring and using SmartCard reader Configuring SmartCard reader SmartCards Installing driversInserting the SmartCard SmartCard for protecting your opened documents Using SmartCard reader with your cell phone cardApplication examples SmartCard as device protectionRights Access rights of the SmartCardsSmartCard as system protection SystemLock Changing PIN and PUK Installing SystemLockDeactivating SmartCard as system protection SystemLock again Switching on the PC with SystemLockBios passwords TroubleshootingDisconnecting devices from notebook Connecting external devicesConnecting devices to notebook Connections on notebook Connecting external devices Ports on the Port Replicator Setting the refresh rate for your external monitor Connecting an external monitor to the notebookConnecting an external monitor to the Port Replicator Using the parallel port Connecting an external keyboardConnecting an external PS/2 mouse Connecting FireWire devices Connecting USB devicesConnecting external audio devices Page Removing cover Installing and removing the memory extensionMemory expansion Removing a memory module Memory expansionMounting the cover Installing a memory modulePage Energy saving functions Standby modeEnergy saving functions Start Bios Setup Settings in Bios SetupExiting Bios Setup Operating Bios SetupRestoring the hard disk contents under Windows Troubleshooting and tipsLCD screen is difficult to read LCD screen of the notebook remains blankExternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable External monitor stays blankAn application programme has caused the malfunction Battery is not installed correctlyBattery is dead Power adapter is not connected correctlyAcoustic warnings Mouse does not workPrinter does not print Keyboard controller error Error messages on the screenCmos Battery Bad System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedReal Time clock error Keyboard errorPress F1 to resume, F2 to Setup Previous boot incomplete Default configuration usedPage Technical data Environmental conditions DimensionsConnections on notebook Ports on the Port ReplicatorPower adapter 80 W Power adapter 60 WPage Energy Star Manufacturer’s notesRecycling and disposal Regulatory notices CE marking for devices without wireless LAN/ BluetoothCE marking for devices with wireless LAN /Bluetooth CE markingManufacturer’s notes DOC Industry Canada Notices Avertissement Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienFederal Communications Commission statement FCC Regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyRegulatory Information/Disclaimers FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementChannel No. / MHz Europe, R&TTE France, R&TTE Radio frequencies for devices with wireless LAN/BluetoothExport restrictions FrequenciesCD/DVD IndexIndex FireWireSwitching off via Port Replicator Index