97 - Troubleshooting
Modem Problems
Messages about modem
operation.
Modem operation messages
are generated by whichever
modem application is in use.
See your application software documentation for additional
information.
USB Device Problems
You have installed a USB
device. Your LifeBook
notebook does not recog-
nize the device, or the
device does not seem to
work properly.
The device is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the device.
See “Device Ports” on
page 84.
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so the notebook
is not aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your device may not have the
correct software driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct
driver.
PC Card Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card slot does not work or
is locking up the system.
Card is not properly installed.
Remove and re-install the card.
See “PC Cards” on page 81.
Card may have been installed
while an application was run-
ning, so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your software may not have
the correct driver active.
See your software documentation and activate the correct
driver.
Power Failures
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
The installed battery is com-
pletely discharged or there is
no Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence
and condition of the battery.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on
page 27.
Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solutions