Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

 

 

 

The system powers up,

The boot sequence settings

Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the

and displays power on

of the setup utility are not

Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the

information, but fails to

compatible with your configu-

setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot

load the operating system.

ration.

menu. See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 73.

(continued)

 

 

Internal hard drive was not

Use the BIOS setup utility to try to auto detect the internal

 

 

detected.

hard drive.

 

 

 

An error message is dis-

Power On Self Test (POST)

See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine

played on the screen dur-

has detected a problem.

the meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages

ing the boot sequence.

 

are errors; some are simply status indicators. See “Power On

 

 

Self Test Messages” on page 118.

 

 

 

Your Tablet PC appears to

BIOS setup changes were not

Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting

change setup parameters

saved when made and you

the BIOS setup utility.

when you start it.

exited the setup utility.

 

 

 

 

 

The BIOS CMOS hold-up bat-

Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a

 

tery has failed.

user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.

 

 

 

Your system display won’t

You have installed the LIFE-

Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security

turn on when the system is

BOOK/Security Application

icon. If it is visible, enter your password See “Status Indicator

turned on or has resumed.

panel.

Panel” on page 30.

 

 

 

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when you turn on your LIFEBOOK Tablet PC.

Display angle and brightness

Move the display and the brightness control until you have

settings are not adequate for

adequate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while

your lighting conditions.

holding down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the

 

brightness level of the display.

 

 

Power management timeouts

Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore oper-

are set for short intervals and

ation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume switch.

you didn’t see the display go

(The display may be shut off by Sleep mode, Auto Suspend

on and off again.

or Video Timeout)

 

 

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