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Memory Problems |
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The System Properties | Your memory upgrade module | Remove and | ||
screen does not show the | is not properly installed. | module. (See Memory Upgrade Module on page 45 | ||
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Messages about modem | Messages about modem opera- | See your application software documentation for | ||
operation. | tion are generated by whichever | additional information. | ||
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You have installed a USB | The device is not properly | Remove and | ||
device. Your LifeBook | installed. | on page 47 for more information) | ||
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The device may have been | Close the application and restart your notebook. | |||
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| Your device may not have the | See your software documentation and activate the | ||
| correct software driver active. | correct driver. | ||
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A card inserted in the PC | The card is not properly | Remove and | ||
Card slot does not work or | installed. | page 41 for more information) | ||
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The card may have been | Close the application and restart your notebook. | |||
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| Your software may not have the | See your software documentation and activate the | ||
| correct software driver active. | correct driver. | ||
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| You may have the wrong I/O | See your card documentation to determine the | ||
| address selected for your PC | correct address. Change the BIOS settings. (See | ||
| Card device. | BIOS Setup Utility on page 27 for more information) | ||
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| Your PC Card device and | Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS | ||
| another device are assigned the | setup utility and any other installed hardware or | ||
| same I/O address. | software to make sure there are no duplications. | ||
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Power Failures |
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You turn on your | The installed primary battery is | Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the | ||
LifeBook notebook and | completely discharged or there | presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status | ||
nothing seems to happen. | is no optional second battery or | Indicator Panel on page 12 for more information) | ||
| power adapter installed. | Install a charged battery or a Power adapter. | ||
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| The primary battery is installed | Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence | ||
| but is faulty. | and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator | ||
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| from another power source or replace that battery. | |
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