Video Problems - Fujitsu Lifebook A6120 User Manual

Problem
The system powers up, and
displays power on informa-
tion, but fails to load the
operating system.
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
The boot sequence set- Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the
tings of the setup utility Fujitsu logo is on screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup
are not compatible with utility and adjust the source settings from the Boot menu. See
your configuration. "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 48.
You have a secured Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and
system requiring a verify the Security settings and modify them as accordingly. See
password to load your "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 48.
operating system.
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 98.
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.
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 27.
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.
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