Problem
You have installed a USB
device. Your notebook does
not recognize the device, or
the device does not seem to
work properly.
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ExpressCard Problems
A card inserted in the
ExpressCard slot does not
work or is locking up the sys-
tem.
Power Failures
You turn on your LIFEBOOK
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
Possible Cause
The device may have been
installed while an application
was running, so the notebook is
not aware of its installation.
Your device may not have the
correct software driver active.
Card is not properly installed.
Card may have been installed
while an application was run-
ning, so your notebook is not
aware of its installation.
Your software may not have the
correct driver active.
The installed battery is com-
pletely discharged or there is no
Power adapter (AC or Auto/Air-
line) installed.
The battery is installed but is
faulty.
The battery is low.
Possible Solutions
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
Remove and re-install the card.
Close the application and restart your notebook.
See your software documentation and activate the correct driver.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the
See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 26.
battery.
Power adapter.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition of the battery.
See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 26.
it and
operate from another power source or replace that battery.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and condition of the
See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 26.
battery.
ate until a battery is charged or install a charged battery.
83 - Troubleshooting
See "ExpressCards" on page 67.
Install a charged battery or a
If the battery indicates a short, remove
Use a Power adapter to oper-