Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

 

 

 

You turn on your LIFEBOOK

The battery is completely dis-

Check Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the battery.

notebook and nothing

charged or there is no power

See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. Install a charged battery or a power adapter.

seems to happen.

adapter installed.

 

(continued)

 

 

The battery is low.

Check the battery indicator to ensure the presence and condition of the battery. See

 

 

 

“Status Indicator Panel” on page 20. Use an AC adapter to operate until a battery is

 

 

charged or install a charged battery.

 

 

 

 

The power adapter is faulty.

Try a different Power adapter.

 

 

 

 

The power adapter is not

Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See “Power Sources” on page 33.

 

plugged in properly.

 

 

 

 

 

The power adapter has no

Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker

 

power from the AC outlet, air-

for the AC outlet. If you are using an auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the igni-

 

plane jack, or cigarette lighter.

tion switch is in the On or Accessories position.

 

 

 

Your LIFEBOOK notebook

The power management

Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,

turns off all by itself.

parameters are set for auto

push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. Check your power management settings, or

 

timeouts which are too short

close your applications and go to the Power Options Properties located in the Control

 

for your operating needs.

Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.

 

 

 

 

You have a battery failure.

Verify battery condition using the Status Indicator panel. Replace a shorted battery.

 

 

See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.

 

 

 

 

Power adapter failed or lost its

Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.

 

power source.

 

 

 

 

 

You ignored a low battery

Install a power adapter and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. See “Power

 

alarm until the battery is dead

Sources” on page 33.

 

state and system has gone into

 

 

Dead Battery Suspend mode.

 

 

 

 

Your LIFEBOOK notebook

The installed battery is dead.

Replace the battery with a charged one or install a power adapter.

will not work on battery

 

 

No battery is installed.

Install a charged battery.

alone.

 

 

 

 

Battery is improperly installed.

Verify that the battery is properly connected by re-installing it.

 

 

 

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Fujitsu AH532 Battery is completely dis, Charged or there is no power, Seems to happen Adapter installed Battery is low