Fujitsu Siemens Computers A3120 manual Power Sources on page 23 for more information

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			T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Problem	Possible Cause		Possible Solutions
You turn on your LifeBook	The primary battery is	Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence
notebook and nothing	installed but is faulty.	and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator
seems to happen.		Panel on page 11 for more information) If a battery is
(continued)		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 11 for more information) 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 23 for more information)
	in properly.
	The power adapter (AC or	Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for
	auto/airline) has no power	a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for the AC
	from the AC outlet, airplane	outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in
	seat jack, or car cigarette	a car make sure the ignition switch is in the On or
	lighter.	Accessories position.
	The power adapter (AC or	Try a different power adapter or install a charged
	auto/airline) is faulty.	optional second battery.
Your LifeBook notebook	The power management	Press any button on the keyboard, or move the
turns off all by itself.	parameters are set for auto	mouse to restore operation. If that fails, push the
	timeouts which are too short	Power/Suspend/Resume button. Check your power
	for your operating needs.	management settings, or close your applications and
		go to the Power Savings menu of the setup utility to
		adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.
	You are operating on battery	Install a power adapter and then push the Power/
	power only and have ignored a	Suspend/Resume button. (See Power Sources on
	low battery alarm until the	page 23 for more information)
	batteries are all at the dead
	battery state and your machine
	has gone into Dead Battery
	Suspend mode.
	You have a battery failure.	Verify the condition of the batteries using the
		Status Indicator panel, and replace or remove
		any batteries that are shorted. (See Status Indicator
		Panel on page 11 for more information)
	Your power adapter has failed	Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet
	or lost its power source.	has power.
Your notebook will not	The installed batteries are	Replace the battery with a charged one or install
work on battery alone.	dead.	a power adapter.
	No batteries are installed.	Install a charged battery.
	The batteries are improperly	Verify that the batteries are properly connected by
	installed.	reinstalling them.
	Your installed batteries are	Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status
	faulty.	Indicator panel and replace or remove any batteries
		that are shorted. (See Status Indicator Panel on
		page 11 for more information)
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