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Troubleshooting
PC Card/ExpressCard Problems
A card inserted in the PC
Card or ExpressCard slot
does not work or is locking
up the system.
The card is not properly
installed.
Remove and re-install the card. (See PC Cards/Express-
Cards™ on page 41 for more information)
The card may have been
installed while an applica-
tion was running, so your
notebook is not aware of its
installation.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
Your software may not
have the correct software
driver 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 PC Card/ExpressCard documentation to
determine the required I/O address. Change the
settings in the BIOS. (See BIOS Setup Utility on page 29
for more information)
Your card device and
another device are assigned
the same
I/O address.
Check all I/O addresses located within the BIOS setup
utility and any other installed hardware or software to
make sure there are no duplications.
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook notebook and
nothing seems to happen.
The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the batteries. (See Status
Indicator Panel on page 12 for more information) Install
a charged battery or a Power adapter.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence
and condition of the batteries. (See Status Indicator
Panel on page 12 for more information) If a battery is
indicating a short, remove that battery and operate
from another power source or replace that battery.
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 12 for more information) 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 27 for more information)
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet,
airplane seat jack, or the
car’s 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.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
Try a different Power adapter or install a charged
optional second battery.
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