|
|
|
| T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| Problem | Possible Cause | Possible Solutions |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| A card inserted in the | The card may have been | Close the application and restart your notebook. |
| |
| ExpressCard slot does not | installed while an application |
|
| |
| work or is locking up the | was running, so your notebook |
|
| |
| system. | is not aware of its installation. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
| (continued) | Your software may not have | See your software documentation and activate the |
| |
|
| the correct software driver | correct driver via the Device Manager |
| |
|
| active. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| You may have the wrong I/O | See your PC Card/ExpressCard documentation to |
| |
|
| address selected for your card | determine the required I/O address. Change the |
| |
|
| device. | settings in the Device Manager. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Power Failures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| You turn on your | The installed primary battery | Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the |
| |
| LifeBook notebook and | is completely discharged, there | presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status |
| |
| nothing seems to happen. | is no optional second battery | Indicator Panel on page 12 for more information) |
| |
|
| installed or there is no Power | Install a charged battery or a Power adapter. |
| |
|
| adapter (AC or Auto/Airline) |
|
| |
|
| installed. |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| The primary battery is | Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence |
| |
|
| installed but is faulty. | and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator |
| |
|
|
|
| Panel on page 12 for more information) If a battery is |
|
|
|
|
| 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 12 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 27 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 the car’s 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 Options Properties located in the |
|
|
|
|
| Control Panel to adjust the timeout values to better |
|
|
|
|
| suit your needs. |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
| 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 12 for more information) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
55
