Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solutions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Modem Problems

 

 

 

 

 

Messages about modem

Modem operation messages

See your application software documentation for additional

operation.

are generated by whichever

information.

 

modem application is in use.

 

 

 

 

USB Device Problems

 

 

 

 

 

You have installed a USB

The device is not properly

Remove and re-install the device. See “Device Ports” on

device. Your LifeBook

installed.

page 84.

notebook does not recog-

 

 

nize the device, or the

The device may have been

Close the application and restart your notebook.

device does not seem to

installed while an application

 

work properly.

was running, so the notebook

 

 

is not aware of its installation.

 

 

 

 

 

Your device may not have the

See your software documentation and activate the correct

 

correct software driver active.

driver.

 

 

 

PC Card Problems

 

 

 

 

 

A card inserted in the PC

Card is not properly installed.

Remove and re-install the card. See “PC Cards” on page 81.

Card slot does not work or

 

 

 

 

is locking up the system.

Card may have been installed

Close the application and restart your notebook.

 

while an application was run-

 

 

ning, so your notebook is not

 

 

aware of its installation.

 

 

 

 

 

Your software may not have

See your software documentation and activate the correct

 

the correct driver active.

driver.

 

 

 

Power Failures

 

 

 

 

 

You turn on your LifeBook

The installed battery is com-

Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence

notebook and nothing

pletely discharged or there is

and condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on

seems to happen.

no Power adapter (AC or

page 27. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.

 

Auto/Airline) installed.

 

 

 

 

97 - Troubleshooting Your LifeBook