Power Failures - Fujitsu Lifebook T2020 User Manual

Problem

Power Failures

You turn on your LifeBook
notebook and nothing
seems to happen.
Your LifeBook notebook
turns off all by itself.
Possible Cause Possible Solutions
The installed primary Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
battery is completely condition of the batteries. See "Status Indicator Panel" on
discharged, there is no page 30. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
The battery is installed Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condi-
but is faulty. tion of the batteries. If a battery is indicating a short, remove that
battery and operate from another power source or replace that
battery.
The battery is low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
condition of the batteries. See "Status Indicator Panel" on
page 30. Use a Power 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 62.
plugged in properly.
The Power adapter (AC Try a different Power adapter or install a charged optional second
or auto/airline) is faulty. battery.
The Power adapter (AC Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch or
or auto/airline) has no tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an
power from the AC out- auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is in the
let, airplane jack, or the On or Accessories position.
car's cigarette lighter.
You have a battery fail- Verify the condition of the batteries using the Status Indicator
ure. panel, and replace or remove any batteries that are shorted. See
"Status Indicator Panel" on page 30.
103 - Troubleshooting Your LifeBook