Shutdown And Startup Problems; Video Problems - Fujitsu LifeBook UH572 User Manual

Problem
The battery seems to discharge
too quickly. (continued)

Shutdown and Startup Problems

The Suspend/Resume button does
not work.
The system powers up, and dis-
plays power on information, but
fails to load the operating system.
Error message is displayed on the
screen during the boot sequence.
Your LIFEBOOK appears to change
setup parameters when you start
it.

Video Problems

The built-in display is blank when
you turn on your LIFEBOOK.
Possible Cause
The battery has been exposed
to high temperatures.
The battery is too hot or too
cold.
Suspend/Resume button is
disabled.
Possible software conflict.
Your system is secured, requir-
ing a password to load the OS.
Boot sequence settings of the
setup utility are not compati-
ble with your configuration.
Power On Self Test (POST) has
detected a problem.
BIOS setup changes were not
saved before you exited the
setup utility.
The LIFEBOOK is set for an
external monitor only.
Display angle and brightness
settings are not adequate for
your lighting conditions.
Power management timeouts
may be set for short intervals
and you didn't notice the dis-
play come on and go off.
Possible Solutions
Contact Fujitsu Support at: (http://www.computers.us.fujitsu.com/support) to find
out how to get a replacement battery installed.
Restore the LIFEBOOK to normal operating temperature. Charging icon on the Sta-
tus Indicator panel will flash when battery is outside of operating range.
Enable the button by going to the Control Panel > Power Options Properties.
Select "Choose what the power button does" option.
Close all applications and try the button again.
Make sure you have the right password. Enter the setup utility and verify the Secu-
rity settings and modify them as accordingly.
Set the operating source by pressing the [ESC] key while the Fujitsu logo is on
screen or use the [F2] key and enter the setup utility and adjust the source set-
See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 34.
tings from the Boot menu.
See the POST messages to determine the meaning and severity of the problem.
Not all messages are errors; some are simply status indicators.
Make sure you select Save Changes And Exit when exiting the BIOS setup utility.
Pressing [F10] while holding down the [Fn] key opens the Fujitsu Display Man-
ager, which allows you to change display devices.
Move the display and the brightness control until you have adequate visibility.
Pressing either the [F6] or [F7] keys while holding down the [Fn] key also allows
you to change the brightness level of the display.
Press a keyboard button or move the mouse to restore operation. If that fails,
push the Power/Suspend/Resume button. (The display may be shut off by Standby
mode, Auto Suspend or Video Timeout)
54 - Troubleshooting
See "BIOS Setup Utility" on page 34.