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- Troubleshooting
ExpressCard Problems
An ExpressCard is inserted
but does not work or is lock-
ing up the system.
(continued)
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card.
The card may have
been installed while an
application was running,
so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
You don’t have the
correct driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
Power Failures
You turn on your LIFE-
BOOK notebook and noth-
ing seems to happen.
The battery is installed
but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condi-
tion of the battery.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
If a
battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from
another power source or replace that battery.
The installed battery is
completely discharged
or there is no power
adapter installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the battery. See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
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 (AC
or auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter.
The power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) is not
plugged in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
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