L i f e B o o k C S e r i e s – S e c t i o n F i v e
Problem
Power Failures
You turn on your
LifeBook and nothing
seems to happen.
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Possible Cause
The installed primary
battery is completely
discharged, there is no
optional second battery
installed or there is no
Power adapter (AC or Auto/
Airline) installed.
The primary battery is
installed but is faulty.
The battery or batteries are low. Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
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 seat jack, or the car's
cigarette lighter.
The Power adapter (AC or
auto/airline) is faulty.
Power switch is not in the
On position.
Possible Solutions
Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the
presence and condition of the batteries. (See Cool-
View Display on page 16 for more information) Install
a charged battery or a Power adapter.
Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence
and condition of the batteries. (See CoolView Display
on page 16 for more information) If a battery is indi-
cating a short, remove that battery and operate from
another power source or replace that battery.
presence and condition of the batteries. (See Cool-
View Display on page 16 for more information) 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 31 for more information)
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 or install a charged
optional second battery.
Slide your power switch firmly to the Off position,
pause 10 seconds or more and then firmly to the
On position.