
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions
Parallel, Serial, and USB Device Problems
You have installed a parallel port device, a serial port device or a USB device. Your LifeBook notebook does not recognize the device, or the device does not seem to work properly.
The device is not prop- | Remove and |
erly installed. |
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The device may have | Close the application and restart your notebook. |
been installed while an |
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application was running, |
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so your notebook is not |
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aware of its installation. |
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Your device may not | See your software documentation and activate the correct driver. |
have the correct soft- |
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ware driver active. |
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You may have the | See your device and software documentation to determine the |
wrong I/O address | required I/O address. Change the settings in the BIOS setup util- |
selected for your device. | ity. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 54. |
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Your device and another | Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS setup utility and |
device are assigned the | any other installed hardware or software to make sure there are |
same I/O address. | no duplications. |
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Parallel port is set to | Check parallel port setting in the BIOS and set to |
output only. | ECP. |
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PC Card/ExpressCard Problems
A card inserted in the PC Card or ExpressCard slot does not work or is locking up the system.
The card is not properly | Remove and |
installed. | on page 80. |
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The card may have | Close the application and restart your notebook. |
been installed while an |
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application was running, |
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so your notebook is not |
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aware of its installation. |
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