Video Problems - Fujitsu Lifebook T900 User Manual

Problem
The system powers up,
and displays power on
information, but fails to
load the operating system.
An error message is dis-
played on the screen dur-
ing the Tablet PC (boot)
sequence.
Your Tablet PC 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
LifeBook Tablet PC.
Possible Cause
The boot sequence settings
of the setup utility are not
compatible with your configu-
ration.
You have a secured system
requiring a password to load
your operating system.
Internal hard drive was 
not detected.
Power On Self Test (POST)
has detected a problem.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved when made and you
exited the setup utility.
The BIOS CMOS hold-up bat-
tery has failed.
You have installed the Life-
Book/Security Application
panel.
The Tablet PC is set for an
external monitor only.
109 - Troubleshooting
Possible Solutions
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the
Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the
setup utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot
menu. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 71.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup util-
ity and verify the Security settings and modify them as
accordingly. See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 71.
Use the BIOS setup utility or Primary Master submenu,
located within the Main menu, to try to auto detect the inter-
nal hard drive.
See the Power On Self Test (POST) messages to determine
the meaning and severity of the problem. Not all messages
are errors; some are simply status indicators. See "Power On
Self Test Messages" on page 112.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting
the BIOS setup utility.
Contact your support representative for repairs. This is not a
user serviceable part but has a normal life of 3 to 5 years.
Check the Status Indicator Panel for presence of the Security
icon. If it is visible, enter your password See "Status Indicator
Panel" on page 30.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key allows you to
change your selection of where to send your display video.
Each time you press the keys you will step to the next choice.
The choices, in order are: built-in display only, external moni-
tor only, both built-in display and external monitor.