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You installed a USB device, but
your notebook does not recog-
nize the device, or the device does
not seem to work properly.
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The device may have been
installed while an application
was running.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Device may not have correct
software driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
ExpressCard Problems
Installed ExpressCard does not
work or is locking up the system.
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card.
See “ExpressCards™/Smart Cards” on
page 70.
The card may have been
installed while an application
was running, so your note-
book is not aware of its
installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Correct software driver may
not be active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
You may have the wrong I/O
address selected for your card
device.
See your ExpressCard documentation to determine the required I/O address.
Change the settings in the Device Manager.
Power Failures
You turn on your LIFEBOOK note-
book and nothing seems to hap-
pen.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the batter-
ies.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.
If a battery is indicating a short,
remove that battery and operate from another power source or replace that bat-
tery.
The battery or batteries are
low.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the
batteries.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 22.
Use a Power adapter to
operate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is not plugged
in properly.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly.
See “Power Sources” on
page 43.
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Possible Cause
Possible Solutions