Fujitsu AH531, A531 manual Error messages on the screen, Error message/cause Resolution

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Troubleshooting and tips

Error messages on the screen

This section describes the error messages generated by the BIOS Setup. Error messages displayed by the operating system or programmes are described in the relevant documentation.

If the error message appears repeatedly, despite troubleshooting measures, please contact the place of purchase or our customer service centre.

Error message/cause

Resolution

 

 

CMOS battery bad

► Contact your sales outlet or our customer

If the error message occurs repeatedly, the

service centre.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

buffer battery in the notebook is flat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

System CMOS checksum bad - default configuration

► Switch the notebook off.

 

 

used

► Switch the notebook on.

 

 

 

 

 

The system configuration information is

► Press the function key

 

 

to access the

 

F2

incorrect.

BIOS Setup.

 

 

 

 

► In the BIOS Setup, select the Exit menu.

 

► Select the entry Load Setup Defaults.

 

► Select OK and press the Enter key.

Extended memory failed at offset: xxxx Failing Bits:

► Check whether the additional memory

zzzz zzzz

module has been inserted correctly.

When testing the extended memory an error has

 

 

 

 

 

 

resulted at the address xxxx.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure Fixed Disk n

► Start the BIOS Setup (Primary Master

The settings of the hard disk drive are incorrect.

submenu) and select the correct settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keyboard controller error

► Switch the notebook off with the ON/OFF

 

switch.

 

 

 

► Wait 3 - 5 seconds and switch on the

 

notebook again.

 

 

Keyboard error

If you are using an external keyboard:

 

► Check the connection and reboot the

 

notebook.

 

 

nn Stuck key

► Make sure that no key is pressed.

Operating system not found

► Check in the BIOS Setup whether your hard

 

disk has been set correctly.

 

 

► Make sure that the operating system is

 

installed on the corresponding drive.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to SETUP

► Press the

 

function key to start the

F1

This error message appears if an error occurs

operating

system.

 

 

► Press the function key

 

 

to access the

during the self-test before starting the operating

 

F2

system.

BIOS Setup.

 

 

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Contents Lifebook A531 Lifebook AH531 Page Page Copyright Lifebook A531 Lifebook AH531 Page Contents Removing and installing components during servicing Regulatory information for notebooks without radio device Contents Innovative technology Further informationInnovative technology Not switch off the device Notational conventionsThis font Ports and controls Ports and controlsFront Ports and controls Left panel Right-hand sidePorts and controls Underside Safety notes Important notesImportant notes Additional safety notes for devices with radio components Energy savingEnergy saving under Windows Travelling with your notebook Before you travelCleaning the notebook First-time setup of your device First-time setup of your deviceUnpacking and checking the device Mains adapter connecting Selecting a locationSwitching on the device for the first time Status indicators Working with the notebookWorking with the notebook Wireless components indicator Power-on indicator/StandbyBattery charging indicator/power connector Drive indicatorSwitching on the notebook Keyboard + =Key Working with the notebook Description Backspace key Tab keyEnter key return Caps Lock keyVirtual numeric keypad Switching the wireless components on / off Separate numeric keypad device-dependentKey combinations Power management functions Switch between open applicationsDisplay if an external monitor is connected Windows security/Task-ManagerCountry and keyboard settings Touchpad and touchpad buttonsMoving the pointer Executing commands Switching the Touchpad on and offSelecting an item Dragging itemsLCD screen ExampleBackground lighting Rechargeable battery WebcamCharging, caring for and maintaining the battery Removing and installing the batteryMonitoring the battery charging level Battery storageRemoving the battery Optical drive Handling data carriersCD/DVD indicator Inserting or removing a data carrierManual removal emergency removal Using the power-management features Memory cards Supported formatsInserting the memory card Removing the memory card ExpressCards Inserting the cardLoudspeakers and microphones Removing the cardSIM card devices with Umts module Inserting the SIM cardRemoving the SIM card Wireless LAN / Bluetooth / Umts Switching the wireless components on and offSetting up Wlan access Access via UmtsEthernet and LAN Security functions Use Kensington LockSecurity functions Configuring password protection in Bios Setup Utility Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor and user passwordPassword protection for booting of the operating system Changing the supervisor or user passwordPassword protection for the hard disk Activating hard disk protectionConnecting external devices Connecting external devicesConnecting devices to the notebook Disconnecting devices from the notebookConnecting an external monitor Hdmi portConnecting USB devices How to remove USB devices correctlyDevice drivers Connecting external audio devices Microphone port/LineHeadphone port Removing and installing components during servicing Removing and installing components during servicingInstalling and removing memory expansion Preparing to remove componentsRemoving the cover Removing memory modulesInstalling a memory module Securing the coverRemoving and installing the hard disk Removing a coverRemoving a hard disk Installing a hard disk Finishing component removal Attaching the coverSettings in Bios Setup Utility Starting the Bios Setup UtilityOperating Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityExiting Bios Setup Utility Load Setup Defaults Copy Standard EntriesSave Changes and Power Off Troubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting and tipsHelp if problems occur Restoring the hard disk contents under WindowsTroubleshooting and tips Cause Cause TroubleshootingLCD screen is difficult to read External monitor remains blank External monitor is blank or the image is unstableLeave energy saving mode Printer does not print Radio connection to a network does not workAcoustic warnings Error messages on the screen Error message/cause ResolutionPrevious boot incomplete Default configuration Technical data Mains adapter 80 WPower adapter, 65 W Manufacturer’s notes Energy StarDisposal and recycling Declarations of ConformityCE marking Regulatory noticesRegulatory information for notebooks without radio device CE marking for devices with radio componentManufacturer’s notes DOC Industry Canada notices Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique CanadienUL Notice For Authorized Repair Technicians OnlyFCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio device Federal Communications Commission statementFCC Interference Statement FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementManufacturer’s notes Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Export restrictionsFault IndexIndex Handling Index Switch
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