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Problem	Possible Cause	Possible Solutions


Power Failures

You turn on your	The installed primary	Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
LifeBook and nothing	battery is completely	presence and condition of the batteries. See “Status
seems to happen.	discharged, there is no	Indicator Panel” on page 13. Install a charged
	optional second battery	battery or a Power adapter.
	installed or there is no
	Power adapter (AC or Auto/
	Airline) installed.

	The primary battery is	Use the Status Indicator Panel to verify the presence
	installed but is faulty.	and condition of the batteries. See “Status Indicator
		Panel” on page 13. If a battery is indicating a short,
		remove that battery and operate from another
		power source or replace that battery.

	The battery or batteries are low.	Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
		presence and condition of the batteries. See “Status
		Indicator Panel” on page 13. Use a Power adapter to
		operate until a battery is charged or install a charged
		battery.

	The power adapter (AC or	Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See
	auto/airline) is not plugged	“Power Sources” on page 27.
	in properly.

You turn on your LifeBook	The Power adapter (AC	Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for
and nothing seems to	or auto/airline) has no	a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC
happen. (continued)	power from the AC outlet,	outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in
	airplane seat jack, or the car’s	a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or
	cigarette lighter.	Accessories position.

	The Power adapter (AC or	Try a different Power adapter or install a charged
	auto/airline) is faulty.	optional second battery.

	Power switch is not in the	Slide your power switch firmly to the Off position,
	On position.	pause 10 seconds or more and then firmly to the
		On position.

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Contents Declaration of Conformity CopyrightFCC Notices U T I O NE R T I S S E M E N T Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only UL NoticeTable of Contents Care and Maintenance Glossary F e B o o k i S e r i e s Preface F e B o o k B S e r i e s Fujitsu PC Contact Information WarrantyPreface About this GuideF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n O n e Getting to Know Your LifeBook F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n T w o Unpacking OverviewTOP and Front Components Display Panel Built-in MicrophonePC Card Slot DC Power JackLEFT-SIDE Panel Components External Monitor PortRIGHT-SIDE Panel Components Bottom Components Battery Level Indicators Status Indicator PanelPower Indicator AC Adapter IndicatorHard Drive or Removable Media Drive Access Indicator Battery Charging IndicatorsNumlk Indicator Capslock IndicatorWindows Keys Using the KeyboardKeyboard Numeric KeypadFn Key Function KeysQuick Point Pointing Device Double-ClickingClicking Quick Point Device Control Adjustment Touch ScreenDragging To Fujitsu Touch Panel/Compensation Tool. This will Calibrating the Touch ScreenControlling the Volume Volume ControlSetting UP Your Lifebook Security Panel PasswordsLifeBook Security Application Panel Precautions Uninstalling the Security Panel ApplicationOperating Your Lifebook SECURITY/ Application Panel Reinstalling the Security/Application Panel Configuring your LifeBook Application PanelLaunching Applications with the SECURITY/APPLICATION Panel Deactivating and Activating the LifeBook Application Panel Getting Started F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n T h r e e Connecting the AC Adapter Power SourcesConnecting the Power Adapters Connecting the Optional Auto/Airline AdapterClosing the Display Panel Adjusting Display Panel BrightnessDisplay Panel Opening the Display PanelStarting Your LifeBook Power onBoot Sequence Bios Setup UtilityGetting Started Booting the System With Windows 98 Second EditionFinal Settings RegistrationWhat are the benefits of registering? Installing Click ME! Windows 98 onlyBooting the System with Windows 2000 Professional Registering Your LifebookSUSPEND/RESUME Button Power ManagementSuspend Mode SAVE-TO-DISK ModeI N T S Hibernation FeatureIdle Mode Standby ModePower OFF Display TimeoutHard Disk Timeout Windows Power ManagementUser-Installable Features F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F o u r Lithium ion Battery Low Battery StateRecharging the Batteries Warm-swapping Batteries Replacing the BatteryShorted Batteries Cold-swapping BatteriesPreparing a Disk for USE External Floppy Disk DriveLoading a Disk Ejecting a DiskInstalling PC Cards PC CardsRemoving PC Cards Smartcard Reader Memory Upgrade Module Installing a Memory Upgrade ModuleRemoving a Memory Upgrade Module Checking the Computer Recognition NEW Memory Capacity Rear Panel Components Port ReplicatorDocking Port Front Panel ComponentsAttaching the Port Replicator Detaching the Port ReplicatorDevice Ports Microphone Jack External Floppy Disk Drive PortUniversal Serial BUS Port Infrared PortU T I O N Troubleshooting F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F i v e Using PC-Doctor With Windows 98 Second Edition only TroubleshootingIdentifying the Problem Specific ProblemsPort Replicator Problems Troubleshooting TableProblem Audio ProblemsMemory Problems Hard Drive ProblemsModem Problems Parallel, Serial, and USB Device ProblemsPC Card Problems Power Sources on Power FailuresResume button. See Power Sources on Shutdown and Startup Problems Video Problems Indicators. See Power On Self Test Messages onYour operation needs. See Bios Setup Utility on Miscellaneous Problems Power on Self Test Messages Modem Result Codes Drive Image Special Edition Dise Drivers and Applications Restore CDF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n F i v e Care and Maintenance F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S i Lifebook Care and MaintenanceFloppy Disks and Drives BatteriesCaring for your PC Cards PC CardsCaring for your CDs Caring for your CD-ROM DriveF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S i Specifications F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n S e v e n Specifications Communications PowerDimensions and Weight Theft Prevention LockLearning about Your Application Software Popular AccessoriesPRE-INSTALLED Software Environmental RequirementsDrive Image Special Edition Dise by PowerQuest BatteryAid by Fujitsu LimitedMicrosoft Internet Explorer Glossary F e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n E i g h t Glossary ECP DMADMI DOSNtsc LANLCD MidiSmart RAMROM SdramVram SvgaTFT VGAF e B o o k B S e r i e s S e c t i o n E i g h t Index Hard Disk Drive Troubleshooting Universal Serial Bus Port F e B o o k B S e r i e s