Power Failures - Fujitsu Lifebook AH572 User Manual

Problem

Power Failures

You turn on your LIFE-
BOOK notebook and noth-
ing seems to happen.
Your LIFEBOOK notebook
turns off all by itself.
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The battery is installed Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condition
but is faulty. of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panels" on page 22. If a bat-
tery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from
another power source or replace that battery.
The battery is dis- Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
charged or there is no condition of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panels" on page 22.
power adapter installed. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panels" on page 22.
Use an AC adapter to operate until a battery is charged or install a
charged battery.
The power adapter (AC Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See "Power
or auto/airline) is not Sources" on page 38.
plugged in properly.
The power adapter (AC Try a different Power adapter.
or auto/airline) is faulty.
The power adapter has Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or
no power from the AC tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an
outlet, airplane seat auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the
jack, or cigarette lighter. On or Accessories position.
The power manage- Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to restore
ment parameters are operation. If that fails, push the Power/Suspend/Resume button.
set for auto timeouts Check your power management settings, or close your applica-
which are too short for tions and go to the Power Options Properties located in the Con-
your operating needs. trol Panel to adjust the timeout values to better suit your needs.
You have a battery 
Verify the condition of the battery using the Status Indicator panel,
failure. and replace or remove a shorted battery. See "Status Indicator
Panels" on page 22.
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