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- Troubleshooting
You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
(continued)
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 Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the battery.
See “Status Indicator Panel” on page 20.
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 34.
The power adapter (AC
or auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter.
The power adapter has
no power from the AC
outlet, airplane seat
jack, or cigarette lighter.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or
tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an
auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the
On or Accessories position.
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
The power manage-
ment 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 applica-
tions and go to the Power Options Properties located in the Con-
trol Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.
You have a battery
failure.
Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel,
and replace or remove a shorted battery.
See “Status Indicator
Panel” on page 20.
Your power adapter has
failed or lost its power
source.
Make sure the adapter is plugged in and the outlet has power.
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