Power Failures - Fujitsu MH380 User Manual

Problem Possible Cause

Power Failures

You turn on your notebook The installed battery is com-
and nothing seems to hap- pletely discharged or there is
pen. no Power adapter (AC or
Auto/Airline) installed.
The battery is installed but is
faulty.
The battery is low.
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is not plugged in
properly.
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) has no power
from the AC outlet, airplane
jack, or car cigarette lighter.
The power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
Your notebook turns off all The power management
by itself. parameters are set for auto
timeouts which are too short
for your operating needs.
Possible Solutions
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence
and condition of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panel" on
page 26. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and
condition of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panel" on
page 26. If the battery indicates a malfunction, remove it and
operate from another power source or replace that battery.
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence
and condition of the battery. See "Status Indicator Panel" on
page 26. Use a Power adapter to operate until a battery is
charged or install a charged battery.
Verify that your adapter is connected correctly. See "Power
Sources" on page 41.
Move the AC cord to a different outlet, check for a line switch
or tripped circuit breaker for the AC outlet. If you are using an
auto/airline adapter in a car make sure the ignition switch is
in the On or Accessories position.
Try a different power adapter.
Press any button on the keyboard, or move the mouse to
restore operation. If that fails, push the Power/Sus-
pend/Resume button. Check your power management set-
tings, or close your applications and go to the Power Options
located in the Control Panel to adjust the timeout values to
better suit your needs.
69 - Troubleshooting Your Notebook