Fujitsu A512, AH512 manual LCD screen is difficult to read, External monitor remains blank, Cause

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Troubleshooting and tips

The LCD screen is difficult to read

Cause

Reflected glare

Troubleshooting

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

Increase the brightness of the screen.

The external monitor remains blank

Cause

Troubleshooting

Monitor is switched off.

► Switch the external monitor on.

Power saving has been activated (monitor is

► Press any key to continue.

blank).

 

Brightness is set to dark.

► Adjust the brightness of the monitor.

Screen output is set to the notebook’s LCD

► Press the key combination to switch the

screen

screen output, see "Key combinations",

 

Page 23.

The external monitor’s power cable or data

► Switch off the external monitor and the

cable is not connected properly.

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

Cause

Troubleshooting

The wrong external monitor has been selected

► Terminate the application program in

or the wrong screen resolution has been set for

Windows by pressing

Alt

+

F4

. If the

the application program.

fault persists after closing the program, use

 

the key combination for switching the screen

 

output (see "Key combinations", Page 23) to

 

switch over to the notebook’s LCD screen.

 

Change the following setting:

 

► Set the screen resolution: Set the screen

 

resolution as described in the documentation

 

for your operating system.

 

► Select monitor: Select monitor 1 or 2 as

 

described in the documentation for your

 

operating system.

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Contents Lifebook A512 Lifebook AH512 Page Page Contact Copyright Lifebook A512 Lifebook AH512 Copyright RemarksTrademarks Contents Removing and installing components during servicing External monitor is blank or the image is unstable Contents Innovative technology Innovative technologyFurther information This font Not switch off the deviceNotational conventions Ports and controls Ports and controlsRight-hand side Ports and controls Left panelPorts and controls Underside Additional safety notes for devices with radio components Safety notesImportant notes Important notesTravelling with your notebook Energy savingEnergy saving under Windows Before you travelCleaning the notebook Unpacking and checking the device First-time setup of your deviceFirst-time setup of your device Selecting a location Mains adapter connectingSwitching on the device for the first time Working with the notebook Status indicatorsWorking with the notebook Power-on indicator/Standby Working with the notebook Status indicators DescriptionBattery charging indicator/power connector Drive indicatorSwitching on the notebook + = KeyboardTab key Working with the notebook Key Description Backspace keyEnter key return Caps Lock keyKey combinations Switching the wireless components on / offSeparate number block Switch between open applications Power management functionsDisplay if an external monitor is connected Windows security/Task-ManagerMoving the pointer Country and keyboard settingsTouchpad and touchpad buttons Switching the Touchpad on and off Executing commandsSelecting an item Dragging itemsBackground lighting LCD screenExample Webcam Rechargeable batteryRemoving and installing the battery Charging, caring for and maintaining the batteryMonitoring the battery charging level Battery storageRemoving the battery Handling data carriers Optical driveInserting or removing a data carrier CD/DVD indicatorManual removal emergency removal Using the power-management features Inserting the memory card Memory cardsSupported formats Removing the memory card Inserting the card ExpressCardsRemoving the card Loudspeakers and microphonesSetting up Wlan access Wireless LAN/Bluetooth radio componentsSwitching the wireless components on and off Ethernet and LAN Security functions Using the Security LockSecurity functions Protecting Bios Setup Utility supervisor and user password Configuring password protection in Bios Setup UtilityChanging the supervisor or user password Password protection for booting of the operating systemActivating hard disk protection Password protection for the hard diskConnecting external devices Connecting external devicesConnecting devices to the notebook Disconnecting devices from the notebookHdmi port Connecting an external monitorDevice drivers Connecting USB devicesHow to remove USB devices correctly Headphone port Connecting external audio devicesMicrophone port/Line Removing and installing components during servicing Removing and installing components during servicingPreparing to remove components Installing and removing memory expansionRemoving memory modules Removing the coverSecuring the cover Installing a memory moduleRemoving a cover Removing and installing the hard diskRemoving a hard disk Installing a hard disk Attaching the cover Finishing component removalStarting the Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilityOperating Bios Setup Utility Settings in Bios Setup UtilitySave Changes and Power Off Exiting Bios Setup UtilityLoad Setup Defaults Copy Standard Entries Troubleshooting and tips Troubleshooting and tipsHelp if problems occur Restoring the hard disk contents under Windows External monitor remains blank LCD screen is difficult to readExternal monitor is blank or the image is unstable CauseTroubleshooting and tips Cause Acoustic warnings Printer does not printRadio connection to a network does not work Error message/cause Resolution Error messages on the screenPrevious boot incomplete Default configuration Power adapter, 65 W Technical dataEnergy Star Manufacturer’s notesDisposal and recycling Declarations of ConformityRegulatory notices CE markingRegulatory information for notebooks without radio device CE marking for devices with radio componentManufacturer’s notes Avis Aux Utilisateurs Du Réseau Téléphonique Canadien DOC Industry Canada noticesFor Authorized Repair Technicians Only UL NoticeFederal Communications Commission statement FCC regulatory information for notebooks with radio deviceFCC Interference Statement FCC Radio Frequency Exposure statementExport restrictions Manufacturer’s notes Regulatory Information/DisclaimersIndex FaultIndex Handling Index Switch

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