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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible solution
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook
and nothing
seems to happen.
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The power adapter (AC
adapter) has no power
from the AC outlet.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check
for a line switch or tripped circuit breaker for
the AC outlet.
The power adapter (AC
adapter) is faulty.
Try a different power adapter or install a
charged optional second battery.
Your LifeBook
notebook turns off
all by itself.
The power management
parameters are set for
auto timeouts which
are too short for your
operating needs.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move
the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
Check your power management settings, or
close your applications and go to the Power
Options menu to adjust the timeout values to
better suit your needs.
You are operating on
battery power only and
have ignored a low battery
alarm until the batteries
are all power drained
empty and your machine
has gone into Dead
Battery Suspend mode.
Install a power adapter or a charged battery
and then push the Power/Suspend/Resume
button.
You have a battery failure.
Verify the condition of the batteries using the
Status Indicator Panel, and replace or remove
battery that is shorted
Your power adapter has
failed or lost its power
source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the
outlet has power.
