
L i f e B o o k B S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
Problem | Page |
Audio Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54 Docking Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54 Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 54 Hard Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55 Keyboard or Mouse Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55 Memory Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 55
Problem | Page |
Modem Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56 Parallel, Serial and USB Device Problems . . . . . page 56 PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 56 Power Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 57 Shutdown and Startup Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . page 58 Video Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 59 Miscellaneous Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 60
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Audio Problems |
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There is no sound coming | The volume is turned too low. | Adjust the volume control on your notebook. | |
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The software volume control is | Adjust the sound volume control settings in your | ||
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| Headphones are plugged into | Plugging in headphones disables the | |
| your notebook. | speakers, remove the headphones. | |
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| BIOS audio settings | Set the BIOS setup utility to the default values | |
| are incorrect. | within the Multimedia Device Configuration menu. | |
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| See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 29. | |
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| Software driver is not config- | Refer to your application and operating system | |
| ured correctly. | documentation for help. | |
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| Sound could have been muted | Press [F3] while holding the [Fn] key to toggle the | |
| with function keys. | sound on and off. | |
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Port Replicator Problems |
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LifeBook notebook does | Port Replicator AC adapter is | Provide power to the Port Replicator. | |
not turn on when installed | not plugged in. |
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in optional Port Replicator |
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Notebook is not properly | Remove and | ||
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| seated in the Port Replicator. |
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Floppy Disk Drive Problems |
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You cannot access your | You tried to write to a write | Eject the floppy disk and set it to write enable. | |
floppy disk. | protected floppy disk. | See “Preparing a Disk for Use” on page 39. | |
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| Floppy disk is not | Eject floppy disk, check orientation and | |
| loaded correctly. | See “Ejecting a Disk” on page 39. | |
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| BIOS setup utility states | Revise the setup utility Main menu settings to | |
| Diskette Controller: | enable Diskette Controller. See “BIOS Setup Utility” | |
| Disabled. | on page 29. | |
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| The floppy disk drive may not | Remove and | |
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| Security is set to protect access | Verify your password and security settings. | |
| to floppy disk data. |
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| The USB floppy disk drive is | Verify that the USB Support is enabled in the BIOS | |
| not selected in the BIOS. | Advanced menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on | |
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