Power Failures - Fujitsu LifeBook S7220 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 23. Install a charged battery or a Power adapter.
optional second battery
installed or there is no
power adapter installed.
The primary battery is Use the Status Indicator panel to verify the presence and condi-
installed but is faulty. tion of the batteries. See "Status Indicator Panel" on page 23. If a
battery is indicating a short, remove that battery and operate from
another power source or replace that battery.
The battery or batteries Check the Status Indicator Panel to determine the presence and
are low. condition of the batteries. See "Status Indicator Panel" on
page 23. 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 45.
plugged in properly.
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 seat jack, On or Accessories position.
or car cigarette lighter.
The power adapter (AC Try a different Power adapter or install a charged optional second
or auto/airline) is faulty. battery.
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.
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