Video Problems - Fujitsu Lifebook V1020 User Manual

Problem
An error message is dis-
played on the screen during
the notebook (boot)
sequence.
Your notebook appears to
change setup parameters
when you start it.
Your system display won't
turn on when the system is
turned on or has resumed.

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank
when you turn on your Life-
Book notebook.
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
Power On Self Test See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine the
(POST) has detected a meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages are errors;
problem. some are simply status indicators. See "Power On Self Test Mes-
sages" on page 92.
BIOS setup changes Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the
were not saved when BIOS setup utility.
made and you exited
the setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS hold- Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a user
up battery has failed. serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
You have installed the Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security icon.
LifeBook/Security Appli- If it is visible, enter your password See "Status Indicator Panel" on
cation panel. page 21.
The notebook is set for Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to
an external monitor change your selection of where to send your display video. Each
only. time you press the keys you will step to the next choice. The
choices, in order are: built-in display only, external monitor only,
both built-in display and external monitor.
The display angle and Move the display and the brightness control until you have ade-
brightness settings are quate visibility. Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding
not adequate for your down the [Fn] key also allows you to change the brightness level
lighting conditions. of the display.
The power manage- Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore operation.
ment timeouts may be If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The display
set for very short inter- may be shut off by Standby mode, Auto Suspend or Video Time-
vals and you failed to out)
notice the display come
on and go off again.
89 - Troubleshooting