Troubleshooting; Identifying The Problem - Fujitsu LifeBook A1120 Mode D'emploi

Chapter 4
Troubleshooting Your LifeBook

Troubleshooting

There may be occasions when you encounter simple setup or operating problems that you can solve on the
spot, or problems with peripheral devi c es that can be solved by replacing th e device. The information in this
section helps you isolate and resolve some of these straightforward issues and identify failures that require
service.

Identifying the Problem

If you encounter a problem, go through the following procedure before pursuing complex troubleshooting:
1
Turn off your LifeBook notebook.
2
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into your notebook and to an active AC power source.
3
Make sure that any card installed in the ExpressCard slot is seated properly. You can also remove the card from
the slot, thus eliminating it as a possible cause of failure.
4
Make sure that any devices connected to the external connectors are plugged in properly. You can also
disconnect such devices, thus eliminating them as possible causes of failure.
5
Turn on your notebook. Make sure it has been off at least 10 seconds before you turn it back on.
6
Go through the boot sequence.
7
If the problem has not been resolved, refer to the Troubleshooting Table, that follows, for more detailed
troubleshooting information.
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