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Getting Started
Starting Your LifeBook
POWER ON
Power Switch
The power switch is used to turn on your notebook from its off state. Once you have connected your
AC adapter or charged the internal Lithium Ion Battery, you can power on your notebook.
CAUTION
When you turn on your notebook be sure you have a power source. This means that at least one
battery is installed and charge, or that the AC adapter is connected and has power.
Locate the power switch of your notebook. The power switch are located either at the rear, front or on
the side of your notebook.
CAUTION
Do not carry your notebook around with the power on or subject it to shocks or vibration, as you
risk damaging your notebook.
When you Power On your notebook, it will perform a Power On Self Test (POST) to check the internal
parts and configuration for correct functionality. If a fault is found, your notebook will emit an audio
warning and/or an error message will be displayed. Depending on the nature of the problem, you may
be able to continue by starting the operating system or by entering the BIOS setup utility and revising
the settings.
After satisfactory completion of the Power On Self Test (POST), your notebook will load your operating
system.
CAUTION
Never turn off your notebook during the Power On Self Test (POST) or it will cause an error
message to be displayed when you turn your notebook on the next time.
BOOT SEQUENCE
The procedure for starting-up your Fujitsu LifeBook notebook is termed the Bootup sequence and
involves your notebook's BIOS. When your notebook is first turned on, the main system memory is
empty, and it needs to find instructions to start up your notebook. This information is in the BIOS
program. Each time you power up or restart your notebook, it goes through a boot sequence which
displays a Fujitsu logo until your operating system is loaded. During booting, your notebook is
performing a standard boot sequence including a Power On Self Test (POST). When the boot sequence
is completed without a failure and without a request for the BIOS Setup Utility, the system displays
the operating system's opening screen.
The boot sequence is executed when:
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You turn on the power to your notebook.
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You restart your notebook from the Windows Shut Down dialog box.
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The software initiates a system restart. Example: When you install a new application.
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You reset the system by pressing the three keys [CTRL+ALT+DEL].
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